re: Official WINK HUB Home Automation thread

Anyone up for a $60 zwave controller to make your 'dumb' blinds smart?

IBlinds

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The Kit includes an intelligent blind motor to close or tilt the blinds, special adapters for all tilt rod sizes and a rechargeable battery that can be charged using a USB adapter or a solar panel.

A user can install the intelligent motor inside the blind rail in about 10 minutes, without the need for any tools, messy remodeling or professional programming.

iBlinds uses the Z-wave wireless technology to securely integrate with your home automation network. There are nearly a 1000 different Z-wave products that all work together so you can choose the products that are right for your home and control them all with a single app.

The iBlinds kit is made for homeowners and landlords who would like to save time and money on energy bills and to have an automated solution which makes their lives more comfortable and secure. It is also very helpful for seniors and people with a limited mobility.

The Kickstarter project will run until March 31, 2016 by visiting the project’s page at https://www.kickstarter.com, during which time early-adopters have an opportunity to pre-order the kit, starting at $60 with an estimated delivery date scheduled for December of 2016.

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They lost me at 10 months until release.

I mean..zwave is just a damn switch (on/off) and i assume blind motors have been around for awhile so what is taking so damn long to ship this?