For whatever reason, controlling blinds in a smart home has always been a bit of a holy grail for hobbyists. DIYer James Wahawisan figured out how to control some with an Amazon Echo, Raspberry Pi, ...

Keeping your house cool (or warm) is often all about timing. To that end, you sometimes need to tweak when your blinds are open, when they're closed, and when the air conditioner is running. If you ...

[Chris’s] bedroom has a unique setup with an air conditioning unit perched on the wall next to the top of the blinds that cover his window. Normally, to open the blinds he had to tug on a cord and ...

Automated blinds controller Automating your window blinds might sound like a luxury, but with Raspberry Pi, it's surprisingly practical and energy-efficient. Wire up your Pi with a servo motor, ...