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Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade vs Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No; Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — Yes (The hardwired Wi-Fi motor joins the home network and reaches the Graywind app directly, with no smart bridge.).
Apple Home (integrations): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Yes; Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No (Graywind lists Apple Home only for its Matter over Thread motors; the hardwired Wi-Fi motor reaches Alexa and Google Home and nothing else.).
SmartThings (integrations): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Yes; Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No (Graywind lists SmartThings for its Zigbee motor (with a SmartThings Hub V3) and for its Matter motors, not for the hardwired Wi-Fi one.).
Light Filtering (light control): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No; Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — Yes (Textured and Luminous light filtering fabrics are offered on the same blind.).

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Zigbee (connectivity): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Zigbee Hub required (Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.); Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No (Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.).
Covering Type (covering): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Roller Shades (A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.); Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — Vertical Blinds (A made to measure vertical blind: 3.5 inch fabric vanes hang from a motorised track, rotate 180 degrees and traverse sideways, which is the shape sold for patio doors and sliding glass doors.).
Max Covering Width (installation): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — 109 in (Graywind builds this shade from 20 to 109 inches wide and 21 to 110 inches high.); Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — 157 in (Graywind builds this blind from 59 to 157 inches wide and 61 to 124 inches high.).
Solar Charging (power): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Sold separately; Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No.

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Option 1 · Graywind

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Graywind

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller ShadeYes
Graywind Smart Vertical BlindsNo

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The hardwired Wi-Fi motor joins the home network and reaches the Graywind app directly, with no smart bridge.

Bluetooth

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Graywind sells Bluetooth as a separate motor option, not on this one.

Other

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: RF
Catalog note
A 15 channel timer remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with 20 date and time groups.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: RF
Catalog note
A 6 channel remote drives the motor over its own radio link, and one remote handles up to five blinds together or separately.

Thread

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Z Wave

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Zigbee

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.

Covering

Covering Type

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Roller Shades
Catalog note
A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Vertical Blinds
Catalog note
A made to measure vertical blind: 3.5 inch fabric vanes hang from a motorised track, rotate 180 degrees and traverse sideways, which is the shape sold for patio doors and sliding glass doors.

Features

Automations

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes

Group Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Up to 15 shades on one remote, individually or in groups.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
One remote drives up to five blinds, together or one at a time, and hardwired Graywind coverings can be grouped for a single voice command.

History Records

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Light Sensor

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Remote Control Included

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The 6 channel remote ships with the blind already paired, so it works as soon as the track is up.

Scheduling

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules and scenes are set in the Graywind app, and the blind also joins Alexa and Google Home routines.

Sunrise Sunset Scheduling

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not recorded

Installation

Custom Sizing

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
Made to order: the track is built to the width and height given with the order, and Graywind reconfirms the measurements by email before production.

Max Covering Weight

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not applicable / unspecified
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not applicable / unspecified

Max Covering Width

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: 109 in
Catalog note
Graywind builds this shade from 20 to 109 inches wide and 21 to 110 inches high.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: 157 in
Catalog note
Graywind builds this blind from 59 to 157 inches wide and 61 to 124 inches high.

Retrofit Kit

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Tool Free Installation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Wall or ceiling brackets and mounting hardware, with a 3 5/9 inch depth needed for an inside mount.

Integrations

Alexa

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Alexa through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.

Apple Home

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Graywind lists Apple Home only for its Matter over Thread motors; the hardwired Wi-Fi motor reaches Alexa and Google Home and nothing else.

Google Home

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Google Home through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.

Home Assistant

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not recorded

Matter

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Catalog note
This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Matter and Thread are built into Graywind's separate Motionblinds motors, not into this Wi-Fi one.

SmartThings

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Graywind lists SmartThings for its Zigbee motor (with a SmartThings Hub V3) and for its Matter motors, not for the hardwired Wi-Fi one.

Light Control

Blackout

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The Blackout fabric series blocks 100% of the light and adds UV protection.

Light Filtering

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
Textured and Luminous light filtering fabrics are offered on the same blind.

Thermal Insulation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes

Motor

Manual Operation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The blind can still be moved by hand during a power cut, and a pull on it starts the motor.

Noise Level

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not recorded

Position Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Percentage positions from the app and by voice.
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The blind opens and closes to a position from the app, the remote or a voice command.

Tilt Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The 3.5 inch vanes rotate 180 degrees, and the remote has dedicated buttons for turning them each way.

Power

Battery Life

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: 6 months
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not applicable / unspecified

Battery Type

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Lithium-ion
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Not applicable / unspecified

Rechargeable Battery

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Solar Charging

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Sold separately
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No

Wired

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
A hardwired plug-in motor that stays on mains power, so there is no battery to recharge.

Specifications for Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade versus Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds
Specification	Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade	Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor joins the home network and reaches the Graywind app directly, with no smart bridge.
Bluetooth	No	No Catalog note Graywind sells Bluetooth as a separate motor option, not on this one.
Other	RF Catalog note A 15 channel timer remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with 20 date and time groups.	RF Catalog note A 6 channel remote drives the motor over its own radio link, and one remote handles up to five blinds together or separately.
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.	No Catalog note Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.
Covering
Covering Type	Roller Shades Catalog note A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.	Vertical Blinds Catalog note A made to measure vertical blind: 3.5 inch fabric vanes hang from a motorised track, rotate 180 degrees and traverse sideways, which is the shape sold for patio doors and sliding glass doors.
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Group Control	Yes Catalog note Up to 15 shades on one remote, individually or in groups.	Yes Catalog note One remote drives up to five blinds, together or one at a time, and hardwired Graywind coverings can be grouped for a single voice command.
History Records	No	No
Light Sensor	No	No
Remote Control Included	Yes	Yes Catalog note The 6 channel remote ships with the blind already paired, so it works as soon as the track is up.
Scheduling	Yes	Yes Catalog note Schedules and scenes are set in the Graywind app, and the blind also joins Alexa and Google Home routines.
Sunrise Sunset Scheduling	Not recorded	Not recorded
Installation
Custom Sizing	Yes	Yes Catalog note Made to order: the track is built to the width and height given with the order, and Graywind reconfirms the measurements by email before production.
Max Covering Weight	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Max Covering Width	109 in Catalog note Graywind builds this shade from 20 to 109 inches wide and 21 to 110 inches high.	157 in Catalog note Graywind builds this blind from 59 to 157 inches wide and 61 to 124 inches high.
Retrofit Kit	No	No
Tool Free Installation	No	No Catalog note Wall or ceiling brackets and mounting hardware, with a 3 5/9 inch depth needed for an inside mount.
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Alexa through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.
Apple Home	Yes	No Catalog note Graywind lists Apple Home only for its Matter over Thread motors; the hardwired Wi-Fi motor reaches Alexa and Google Home and nothing else.
Google Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Google Home through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.
Home Assistant	Not recorded	Not recorded
Matter	No Catalog note This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.	No Catalog note Matter and Thread are built into Graywind's separate Motionblinds motors, not into this Wi-Fi one.
SmartThings	Yes	No Catalog note Graywind lists SmartThings for its Zigbee motor (with a SmartThings Hub V3) and for its Matter motors, not for the hardwired Wi-Fi one.
Light Control
Blackout	Yes Catalog note Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.	Yes Catalog note The Blackout fabric series blocks 100% of the light and adds UV protection.
Light Filtering	No	Yes Catalog note Textured and Luminous light filtering fabrics are offered on the same blind.
Thermal Insulation	Yes	Yes
Motor
Manual Operation	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note The blind can still be moved by hand during a power cut, and a pull on it starts the motor.
Noise Level	Not recorded	Not recorded
Position Control	Yes Catalog note Percentage positions from the app and by voice.	Yes Catalog note The blind opens and closes to a position from the app, the remote or a voice command.
Tilt Control	No	Yes Catalog note The 3.5 inch vanes rotate 180 degrees, and the remote has dedicated buttons for turning them each way.
Power
Battery Life	6 months	Not applicable / unspecified
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not applicable / unspecified
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	No
Solar Charging	Sold separately	No
Wired	No	Yes Catalog note A hardwired plug-in motor that stays on mains power, so there is no battery to recharge.

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