The Best Matter-Compatible Window Blinds

Matter, the new connectivity standard for smart home devices, is revolutionizing the way we control our homes, including our window blinds. With Matter, you can seamlessly control your blinds from a single app or voice command, regardless of the manufacturer or platform. Matter-compatible blinds also offer a variety of features, such as voice control, scheduling, and geofencing.

In this article, we will explore the top Matter-compatible window blinds that are currently available on the market. We will also consider factors such as ease of use, features, compatibility, and price.

Considerations When Choosing a Matter-Compatible Window Blind

When choosing a Matter-compatible window blind, remember the following factors:

Blind type

Consider the type of blinds you want for your windows. Are you looking for a complete all-in-one solution or do you want to upgrade your existing blinds with a DIY kit?

Location

Do you need a blackout blind for a bedroom or a light-filtering blind that provides privacy without compromising the feel of your home? Or, do you need a blind that can withstand the outdoor elements along with other garden equipment?

Ease of use

The blind or upgrade kit should be easy to install, use, and control. Powering your blind should also be straightforward with a removable/integrated rechargeable battery or with a solar panel.

Style and aesthetics

Choose a blind that complements your home's décor and matches the style of your windows. Motorized roller blinds provide the most customization options, while cellular blinds offer a more integrated look.

Price

Consider your budget and compare the prices of different Matter-compatible blinds when shopping around. And remember that some blind types—like cellular blinds—provide energy-saving benefits that can offset their initial cost.

Matter-Compatible Window Blinds: The Pros

Let's now look at some of the advantages of smart blinds powered by Matter.

Interoperability

Matter's Multi-Admin functionality enables seamless integration with other Matter-certified devices like smart plugs, regardless of manufacturer or platform.

Simplified setup

Matter simplifies setup and configuration, reducing the hassle of dealing with multiple protocols and pairing methods. Just scan the QR pairing code and go.

Improved security

Matter incorporates enhanced security features, protecting your smart home network from cyberattacks and unauthorized access.

Future-proofing

Matter and wireless technologies like Thread ensure compatibility with future smart home devices and advancements in the smart home industry.

Matter-Compatible Window Blinds: The Cons

But what about any downsides of using Matter?

Early adoption

As Matter is still a new standard, the availability of Matter-compatible blinds is limited.

Additional hardware may be required

While Matter simplifies the setup process for natively compatible devices, some blinds still require a vendor's hub or a Border Router for operation.

Potential compatibility issues

Rare compatibility and performance issues may arise with older smart home devices or platforms not fully updated to support Matter.

Pricing

Being the new kid on the block, Matter-compatible blinds are typically more expensive than older, non-Matter counterparts.

The Best Matter-Compatible Window Blinds

Although Matter-compatible options are limited, there are still enough blinds and styles available that can make choosing one confusing or difficult. Don't worry, we're here to help with our top picks.

SmartWings Matter Motorized Roller Blinds

SmartWings Matter Motorized Roller Blinds are a high-quality and versatile line of motorized window blinds that offer Matter compatibility amongst a host of other useful features. SmartWings blinds are custom-sized to fit your needs and they are available in a variety of styles, including roller shades, Roman shades, woven wood shades, outdoor shades, and even cellular shades.

We went hands-on with the SmartWings woven wood shades in our recent review and found them to be easy to install and use thanks to built-in Thread mesh networking technology. The only downside was the price which topped over $600 for the custom size that we needed for a larger window.

SwitchBot Roller Shade (requires SwitchBot Hub 2)

The SwitchBot Roller Shade is a unique all-in-one solution that adapts to almost any window through four available sizes. These shades can expand anywhere between 9 to 17 inches with a slick sliding mechanism and with replaceable fabric you can pick a color or pattern that best suits your home's style.

The adaptability of this shade keeps costs down with prices starting at $199, but you'll need to purchase the SwitchBot Hub 2 in order to connect it to Matter. SwitchBot's hub has a few tricks up its sleeve, though, with temperature and humidity monitoring, and it can make older devices—like TVs—smart with IR blasting capabilities.

IKEA TREDANSEN Blackout Cellular Blind (requires IKEA DIRIGERA Hub)

IKEA's TREDANSEN Blackout Cellular Blind is another complete all-in-one blind that provides insulation and energy-saving benefits through eight preset sizes. IKEA's blinds are not adjustable, but they cover the most common window sizes with options ranging from 23-48 inches wide with each spanning 76 inches in length.

In addition to the TREDANSEN, IKEA also offers a light-filtering option—the PRAKTLYSKING—perfect for keeping larger living spaces well-lit while still offering privacy. All IKEA smart blinds utilize ZigBee for wireless connectivity so it requires the company's DIRIGERA hub to make the Matter magic happen, but it unlocks access to a whole range of affordable smart accessories.

Zemismart Matter Thread Smart Blinds Motor

For just over $100, you can give your existing roller blind a smart upgrade with this affordable DIY kit. The Zemismart Matter Thread Smart Blinds Motor fits effortlessly into 38 mm roller tubes giving you instant access to convenient remote controls and a world of automation possibilities.

Zemismart's upgrade kit connects to your smart home via Matter-over-Thread, offering all the performance benefits of other protocols with lower power consumption. Combined with a built-in rechargeable battery, the Zemismart kit will last for months on end and when it's time to top it off, you'll only need to plug in the provided USB-C cable.

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds

Like Zemismart's DIY solution, the Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds makes existing blinds smart in a matter of minutes—no pun intended. However, Eve's kit isn't restricted to just one size as it can expand to fit roller tubes ranging between 38-51 mm in diameter for blinds measuring at least 26 and 3/4 inches in width.

Once installed, the Eve MotionBlinds roller can be paired directly to Matter with its Thread radio all without the need for an additional app or account. The Eve for Matter app is worth a download though, as it is home to the incredibly handy Adaptive Shading feature that automatically controls your blinds based on the position of the sun to maximize energy efficiency.

Matter: The Future of Smart Home Blinds

Matter, with its focus on interoperability and simplified setup, marks a significant step forward in the evolution of smart home technology for window blinds. These Matter-compatible blinds represent the forefront of this transformation, providing a unified way to control and automate a wide range of window coverings within your smart home.

As Matter continues to gain traction, expect to see more and more smart blinds adopt the standard, paving the way for a future where smart blinds seamlessly harmonize, regardless of manufacturer or platform. We've already seen glimpses of this future with the ability to use Matter-compatible button and remotes with smart blinds offering yet another way to control window coverings.