FaxTheCandle

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I've been using Somfy battery RTS blinds with an RFXcom. They've been rock solid, and since adding the solar panels haven't had to charge them in years. They just work.

Only Potential gripe is, the way I have them set up I don't get position or status updates in home assistant as the communication isn't bidirectional. That means I don't know how much charge the batteries have (unless they go low and flash, which hasn't happened for years), and if I lower them manually with a Somfy button, that isn't shown in HA. Don't mind that too much though.

I got the blinds on eBay but new, about £100 per motor and £40 for the solar kit iirc. Add to a blind with a compatible tube from a local company.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Lanx make belts now as well as shoes and other accessories. If their belts are as good as their shoes.... I'd be very happy

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

A&A are fantastic