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Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds vs SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

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Key differences between Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds and SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

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2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — Yes (The hardwired Wi-Fi motor joins the home network and reaches the Graywind app directly, with no smart bridge.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — No.
Apple Home (integrations): 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.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Yes (Via Matter.).
Matter (integrations): Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No (Matter and Thread are built into Graywind's separate Motionblinds motors, not into this Wi-Fi one.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Yes (A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.).
SmartThings (integrations): 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.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Yes (Via Matter, and directly over Zigbee or Z-Wave with the matching motor.).

Specifications to check side by side

Thread (connectivity): Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No; SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Thread Border Router required (The Matter motor option joins over Thread.).
Z Wave (connectivity): Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No; SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Z-Wave Hub required.
Zigbee (connectivity): Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds — No (Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Zigbee Hub required.
Covering Type (covering): 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.); SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade — Roller Shades (A made to measure roller shade in the 100% blackout Essential fabric.).

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Option 1 · Graywind

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · SmartWings

SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade

Last updated October 2026

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Apple Home

Graywind Smart Vertical BlindsNo
SmartWings Motorized Roller ShadeYes

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Matter

Graywind Smart Vertical BlindsNo
SmartWings Motorized Roller ShadeYes

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Bluetooth

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

Other

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.
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 Smart Vertical Blinds: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Thread Border Router required
Catalog note
The Matter motor option joins over Thread.

Z Wave

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Z-Wave Hub required

Zigbee

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Zigbee Hub required

Covering

Covering Type

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

Features

Automations

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

Group Control

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
One remote channel can drive up to 15 shades together.

History Records

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

Light Sensor

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

Remote Control Included

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Scheduling

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes

Sunrise Sunset Scheduling

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

Max Covering Width

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: 157 in
Catalog note
Graywind builds this blind from 59 to 157 inches wide and 61 to 124 inches high.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Retrofit Kit

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

Tool Free Installation

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Integrations

Alexa

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

Apple Home

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

Google Home

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

Home Assistant

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: 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 Smart Vertical Blinds: No
Catalog note
Matter and Thread are built into Graywind's separate Motionblinds motors, not into this Wi-Fi one.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.

SmartThings

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

Light Control

Blackout

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
The Blackout fabric series blocks 100% of the light and adds UV protection.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Triple layered fabric that blocks all daylight and UV.

Light Filtering

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

Thermal Insulation

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

Motor

Manual Operation

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Not recorded

Noise Level

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

Position Control

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

Tilt Control

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.
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: No

Power

Battery Life

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

Battery Type

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

Rechargeable Battery

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: No
SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Recharged over USB-C.

Solar Charging

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

Wired

Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds: Yes
Catalog note
A hardwired plug-in motor that stays on mains power, so there is no battery to recharge.
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 Smart Vertical Blinds versus SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade
Specification	Graywind Smart Vertical Blinds	SmartWings Motorized Roller Shade
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor joins the home network and reaches the Graywind app directly, with no smart bridge.	No
Bluetooth	No Catalog note Graywind sells Bluetooth as a separate motor option, not on this one.	No
Other	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.	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	No Catalog note Graywind sells Zigbee as a separate motor option, not on this one.	Zigbee Hub required
Covering
Covering Type	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.	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 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.	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 Catalog note The 6 channel remote ships with the blind already paired, so it works as soon as the track is up.	Not recorded
Scheduling	Yes Catalog note Schedules and scenes are set in the Graywind app, and the blind also joins Alexa and Google Home routines.	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 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.	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	157 in Catalog note Graywind builds this blind from 59 to 157 inches wide and 61 to 124 inches high.	Not recorded
Retrofit Kit	No	No
Tool Free Installation	No Catalog note Wall or ceiling brackets and mounting hardware, with a 3 5/9 inch depth needed for an inside mount.	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Alexa through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.	Yes
Apple Home	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.	Yes Catalog note Via Matter.
Google Home	Yes Catalog note The hardwired Wi-Fi motor works with Google Home through the Graywind app, with no smart bridge.	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 Matter and Thread are built into Graywind's separate Motionblinds motors, not into this Wi-Fi one.	Yes Catalog note A Matter over Thread motor is one of the options the shade is ordered with.
SmartThings	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.	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, and directly over Zigbee or Z-Wave with the matching motor.
Light Control
Blackout	Yes Catalog note The Blackout fabric series blocks 100% of the light and adds UV protection.	Yes Catalog note Triple layered fabric that blocks all daylight and UV.
Light Filtering	Yes Catalog note Textured and Luminous light filtering fabrics are offered on the same blind.	No
Thermal Insulation	Yes	Yes Catalog note A reinforced thermal insulating coating on the back of the fabric.
Motor
Manual Operation	Yes Catalog note The blind can still be moved by hand during a power cut, and a pull on it starts the motor.	Not recorded
Noise Level	Not recorded	Not recorded
Position Control	Yes Catalog note The blind opens and closes to a position from the app, the remote or a voice command.	Yes
Tilt Control	Yes Catalog note The 3.5 inch vanes rotate 180 degrees, and the remote has dedicated buttons for turning them each way.	No
Power
Battery Life	Not applicable / unspecified	6 months
Battery Type	Not applicable / unspecified	Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Battery	No	Yes Catalog note Recharged over USB-C.
Solar Charging	No	Sold separately
Wired	Yes Catalog note A hardwired plug-in motor that stays on mains power, so there is no battery to recharge.	Yes Catalog note SmartWings sells the same shade with a hardwired DC motor as well as the battery one.

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