Graywind Motorized Outdoor Shades for Patio Compatible with Alexa Google Smart Sun Shades Exterior Solar Powered Blinds Electric Roller Shades for Patio Outside, Custom Size (3% Openness Gloam Beige)

Ordered 2 ceiling mounted 84inch blinds for outside patio to block afternoon sun. Both blinds were received earlier than expected and well packaged. Very easy to install, got both to work together with a single remote and Alexa integration process was well documented and straightforward. Did not purchase solar panel, instead used supplied usb cables with personal 5volt 2.1amp charger for each (old iphone chargers).The 3% Opacity/sun blockage was just right for us, no more squinting on the deck in the afternoon:)I sent the seller 2 questions, both responses received within 24 hours. First was related to the phone app referenced in the installation manual which I could not get to work. It seems the phone app requires a "Graywind Hub" that needs to be purchased separately. The purchased single remote and Alexa was sufficient control so will not be purchasing.I did have an issue with disabling the remote on 1 blind while trying to get the blind to pair with phone app. 2nd email to Graywind resolved this issue quickly. There is a non-documented procedure to pair blind with remote that worked. Below is what worked for us, apparently this is motor specific so if it happens to you and procedure below does not work then email Graywind (they need your Amazon order number to send correct procedure)From Graywind to re-pair remote with blind"1.Reset the motor: Press and hold the reset button on the side of the motor until the motor jogs four times.2.Connect the motor with the remote: (1) Press and hold the reset button on the motor until the motor jogs once. (2) Choose a channel. (3) Press the P button on the back side of the remote and the motor will jog twice."When placing the order expect an email via Amazon from seller within a day confirming dimensions before completing order. NOTE - this is the only opportunity to change side of blind usb plugs into (motor side) as default is right side and this configuration option is not available when placing initial order online.After pricing locally and with other vendors ended up spending less than half the price on essentially the same blind. Overall happy with purchase, had a couple of issues post install that were quickly resolved by the vendor hence the 5 star rating.

This is one of the few solar shade vendors that I found that offers to custom size their product.We bought two ceiling mounted solar shades for our outside patio to block the afternoon sun. We received both shades earlier than we expected and they were very well packaged - no worries about there being any possible damage in transit. All of the parts were included and in individual ziplock bags making it easy to identify the next part needed during installation.The installation was very straight-forward and easy. We got both shades to work either together as a single operation or independently operated using a single remote control (channel 00 operates both together, channel 1 operates one shade, channel 2 operates the other, etc.). We purchased a solar panel for each shade so we wouldn’t have to use the supplied USB cable and they, too, were very easy to install and seem to be working just fine to keep the motor battery charged even though one faces north while the other faces west.I sent the seller an email as the remote control, after initially activating the battery, wouldn’t operate either shade. Received a response within 24 hours with the diagnosis that the remote happened to be set to channel 13 and instructions that got me back on track.It’s a good thing they just ask whether or not you intend to install the guide cables but include them anyway. Initially we thought we wouldn’t install them as we probably wouldn’t be using the shades on windy days. However, we found out that when the shades are down, even a gentle breeze tends to blow the fabric around. We thought it would be just our luck that as soon as we weren’t paying attention, a wind gust would blow and possibly damage the shades. So we installed the guide wires.We’re very happy with our purchase and highly recommend Graywind shades. We’re contemplating ordering another shade to complete the ensemble, even though we probably wouldn’t use it much on that side of the patio.

We really like the look of the blinds, when rolled up they look sleek, when down the fabric looks nice with a good level of sheerness. Two of us were able to install without too much trouble, even with some confusion on the directions. Setting up the remote was what we spent the most time on, but both blinds installed, outdoors, using one remote and work well. We chose not to use the guides as we use the blinds for a very limited time and will not be using them when it's windy outside.Saved a lot of money by installing on our own, will use Graywind again, and highly recommend. We did have questions and the customer service was quick to reply and very helpful.

The good: we ordered on 11/22 (prior to Thanksgiving). Delivery estimate was 12/15-12/30. We were very pleasantly surprised when the shade showed up 12/1.Packaging was fantastic. It was packed well, no damage, I only wish other mail order shipments would be packaged as well.The okay: check, double check, and triple check your measurements and items. These are intended to be installed indoors inside a window. The “fancy” side is facing you (while you are indoors) while the “unfinished” side would be facing the exterior/outside. Our application is we are installing outside on a balcony to block sun glare. So we were expecting both sides to be “finished” and were surprised when only one side has a cover (the side you’d install the solar panel on). It doesn’t affect the operation, it just affects the look.Also, we can’t get this to hookup to our Echo show 2nd gen. The Bluetooth isn’t finding whatever it needs to find. Oh well, we will just have to use the remote. One day, we will fiddle with it more to pair appropriately.