Now that we have a clear idea of what the end goal is let’s break this article down into 2 clear categories. First we will set up the hardware part leaving you with blinds controllable with a RF remote, a stopping place in itself. Then secondly we will tackle the software (with no coding required and just simple app’s and settings to play with) in order to allow you to control the blinds not only with a phone, computer, timer, or tablet, but also with your own voice. Before we get into the technical steps, for those who want to see the cost before reading this highly detailed setup guide, let’s do a quick break down and then we will go into specifics later on in the article, including how it may be even less for you. Links to the products can be found in the build list here, but again more links and details will be provided throughout the guide while also highlighting other options.

Cost Breakdown

Some of the prices you see are variable in regards that there are many different options that result in an overall lower or higher cost. My goal is to present all of the options to you, allowing for you to make the best decision that fits you and your goals. I hope that I am able to articulate all of my research into a simple enough guide to help bring a fun project to everyone's home.

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A big point to take away from this cost is that it includes everything to make this system work and run well. Compared to the Lutron shades that when priced out for the same project reached a total of $3000 dollars with a single motorized blind pricing out at around $700. Hilarious enough it does not even include free shipping at this cost where as the blinds we will go with do!

From here on out I will be stepping through the process of getting this system built and optimized for your home. It is going to be a very detailed guide with information, instructions and pictures. I am sure that a few of you out there are the tl;dr (Too long; didn’t read) type and I can empathize with that, but today I want to present all of the information in a detailed manor in order to allow you to make a fully educated and informed decision. Furthermore, allowing you to set it up in your home with minimal stress and confusion. Thats the way I would like it if I fell on to this article and wanted to do something like this. I want to rid any ambiguity and make it so that you do not need to search for other information in order to get the whole story. I do also plan to update the article based on feedback in the comments to make this as clear and fool proof as possible. Iteration is key to me so I do look forward to that, but for now let’s go ahead and get started with this super fun project.