I decide to try the Home Depot Decorator Collection Shades. These have a motorize option that is controllable via Bluetooth using either their remote or a smartphone app (Android or iOS). The motor kit (FAQ) is pretty simple to install.
Unfortunately, there is no documented integration API. I found a few discussions online:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/homeautomation/comments/tspcyz/automate_home_depot_cut_to_fit_motorized_blinds/
- https://community.home-assistant.io/t/homedepot-motorized-shades-blinds/325622
- https://wirelesslywired.com/2022/11/11/cheap-diy-smart-blinds-with-shelly1-and-home-assistant/?amp=1
I am waiting to try the Bluetooth clone/copy MAC address scheme.
I did follow the shelly1 option as far as getting the required wires added. Simply add wires to the BTN (red wire on ribbon cable) and +W pins –
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I have not yet completed the shelly1 connection or the integration into Openhab.