these blinds are fantastic
Update: after 3 years of daily use, it's still working flawlessly.I've had these blinds for about 5 mo now and it's been really fantastic. The main thing I like is that I can schedule them to automatically close when it starts to get dark through the app.My window was wide and I bought a 155 in unit. It came in 2 segments, which I mounted to the ceiling, and 5 panels. I chose to leave about 4 inches along the floor so as to accomodate a robovac.It was relatively easy to install. I just made sure the mounting brackets were equidistant from each other.A drill and power screwdriver is all you really need. A good ruler helps keep your distances honest.All the hardware, screws and fasteners were included.Documentation was pretty good except for some unclear points. But, although it wasn't mentioned in the docs, they do have vidoes on youtube to clearup anbiguieties, which was extremely helpful.Customer service was very responsive. I usually get detailed responses from them in within hours if not minutes.Careful unraveling the fabric panels. If you unpack it in a sloppy way, you can end up accidently folding the fabric and create creases. This happened to me when I didn't give myself enough room to unroll a couple of panels. One time, I left a chair in the path of the rail and that caused a lot of crumpling. These creases are noticable in the evening from the inside light. The company did suggest they would take care of me if they needed replacing. Ultimate, I decided the creases were tolerable and decided not to go through the process of replacing them. After a while, I tended not to notice the slight creases.Pros:* I got the baige color ones that let in some light but are completely opaque. Great privacy.* I was afraid the motor would be noisy, but no, they are very quiet. I have them automatically close before the sun goes down and if I'm not paying attention, I don't even realize they are closing. They are so quiet!* It really is nice that I can open and close them with a push of a button, given it's a large window.* If you DIY, it's relatively easy to install. No major problems at all. Good docs.* Responsive Customer Service