Same here, wired blinds definitely help with energy savings, but the random adjustments can get annoying. Have you tried tweaking the sensor sensitivity settings? Mine improved a lot after adjusting that... fewer midnight scares from passing headlights now.
Good point about sensor sensitivity—definitely worth tweaking. A couple other thoughts:
- Consider setting up timed schedules instead of relying solely on sensors. Gives you more predictable behavior.
- Positioning matters too... I moved my sensor slightly away from direct street view, and it reduced false triggers dramatically.
Fewer surprises at 2am now, thankfully.
Timers definitely help—I set mine to open halfway around sunrise and close partially during peak afternoon sun. It made a noticeable difference in room temp and glare. But I still get occasional sensor hiccups on cloudy days... wondering if anyone's tried pairing blinds with weather forecasts or smart home hubs to fine-tune things even more? Seems like it could smooth out some of those random triggers.
- Tried the weather forecast integration route—honestly, felt like overkill for me.
- Smart hub setups can get pricey fast... sensors alone already stretch my budget.
- I just manually override on cloudy days now, not perfect but good enough.
"I just manually override on cloudy days now, not perfect but good enough."
I completely relate to this approach. When I first moved into my custom home, I considered integrating smart blinds for energy savings, but the complexity and cost quickly became apparent. Sometimes simpler solutions—like your manual override—are the most practical and sustainable in the long run. It's reassuring to see others prioritizing functionality over flashy tech features... especially when budgets are tight.
