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Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade vs SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

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Key differences between Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade and SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

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Matter (integrations): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No (This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Yes (A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.).
Wired (power): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No; SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Yes (SmartWings sells the same shade with a hardwired DC motor as well as the battery one.).

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Thread (connectivity): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No; SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Thread Border Router required (The Matter motor option joins over Thread.).
Z Wave (connectivity): Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No; SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Z-Wave Hub required.

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Option 1 · Graywind

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · SmartWings

SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

Last updated October 2026

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Matter

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller ShadeNo
SmartWings Motorized Roller ShadeYes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Bluetooth

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: RF
Catalog note
The bundled multi-channel remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with no hub involved.

Thread

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Thread Border Router required
Catalog note
The Matter motor option joins over Thread.

Z Wave

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Z-Wave Hub required

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Zigbee Hub required

Covering

Covering Type

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Roller Shades
Catalog note
A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Roller Shades
Catalog note
A made to measure roller shade in the 100% blackout Essential fabric.

Features

Automations

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Group Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Up to 15 shades on one remote, individually or in groups.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
One remote channel can drive up to 15 shades together.

History Records

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Light Sensor

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Remote Control Included

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Scheduling

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Sunrise Sunset Scheduling

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
The sunrise and sunset setting raises the shade with the morning sun and closes it at dusk.

Installation

Custom Sizing

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Built to the exact window measurements, with a choice of valance style and mount.

Max Covering Weight

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not applicable / unspecified
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: 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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Retrofit Kit

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Tool Free Installation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Integrations

Alexa

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Apple Home

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter.

Google Home

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Home Assistant

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
SmartWings lists Home Assistant among the platforms its Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter motors work with.

Matter

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Catalog note
This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.

SmartThings

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, and directly over Zigbee or Z-Wave with the matching motor.

Light Control

Blackout

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Triple layered fabric that blocks all daylight and UV.

Light Filtering

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Thermal Insulation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
A reinforced thermal insulating coating on the back of the fabric.

Motor

Manual Operation

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Noise Level

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Position Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Percentage positions from the app and by voice.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Tilt Control

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Power

Battery Life

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: 6 months
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: 6 months

Battery Type

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Lithium-ion
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Lithium-ion

Rechargeable Battery

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Recharged over USB-C.

Solar Charging

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Sold separately
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Sold separately

Wired

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
SmartWings sells the same shade with a hardwired DC motor as well as the battery one.

Specifications for Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade versus SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade
Specification	Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade	SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
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 The bundled multi-channel remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with no hub involved.
Thread	No	Thread Border Router required Catalog note The Matter motor option joins over Thread.
Z Wave	No	Z-Wave Hub required
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.	Zigbee Hub required
Covering
Covering Type	Roller Shades Catalog note A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.	Roller Shades Catalog note A made to measure roller shade in the 100% blackout Essential fabric.
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 channel can drive up to 15 shades together.
History Records	No	No
Light Sensor	No	No
Remote Control Included	Yes	Not recorded
Scheduling	Yes	Yes
Sunrise Sunset Scheduling	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note The sunrise and sunset setting raises the shade with the morning sun and closes it at dusk.
Installation
Custom Sizing	Yes	Yes Catalog note Built to the exact window measurements, with a choice of valance style and mount.
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.	Not recorded
Retrofit Kit	No	No
Tool Free Installation	No	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter.
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note SmartWings lists Home Assistant among the platforms its Zigbee, Z-Wave and Matter motors work with.
Matter	No Catalog note This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.	Yes Catalog note A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.
SmartThings	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, and directly over Zigbee or Z-Wave with the matching motor.
Light Control
Blackout	Yes Catalog note Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.	Yes Catalog note Triple layered fabric that blocks all daylight and UV.
Light Filtering	No	No
Thermal Insulation	Yes	Yes Catalog note A reinforced thermal insulating coating on the back of the fabric.
Motor
Manual Operation	Not recorded	Not recorded
Noise Level	Not recorded	Not recorded
Position Control	Yes Catalog note Percentage positions from the app and by voice.	Yes
Tilt Control	No	No
Power
Battery Life	6 months	6 months
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Battery	Yes	Yes Catalog note Recharged over USB-C.
Solar Charging	Sold separately	Sold separately
Wired	No	Yes Catalog note SmartWings sells the same shade with a hardwired DC motor as well as the battery one.

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