Phillip A.
Easy to install great product
Brad M.
I was hoping to have the ability to set schedules but you need another product to connect for that.
Ian S.
Cant live without it. It also helps protect my blackout from jerky movements
Troy G.
BAD. WAS NOT AWARE I ALSO NEEDED TO BUY A "HOME BASE" TO SET UP SCHEDULES. THE $40 ONE FROM CHINA DIDNT REQURE THIS. BAIT AND SWITCH. HORRIBLE. SCAM
eric p.
Ryse was super easy to install and now i can see my amazing view in the mornings and have it closed all day to protect my furniture
Brooke S.
I got this assuming it wouldn't end up working but it does and it is AMAZING! Love it so much. Buying 2 more now!
Mary S.
Got the ryse system (4 separate devices) and spent over an hour trying to Bluetooth and update the system and failed on all of them over an over. Finally got a message saying the firmware had a problem and to contact customer service. I decided if it was that hard to follow the first step, and if the problem was with all of them, then it wasn’t for me. Very disappointing.
Chris K.
I have these huge west facing corner windows but sometimes I want to watch some tv after work. I love being able to say “movie mode” to my Alexa and have the curtains lowered and lights turned down. I also use my shades while I’m at work to keep my apartment cooler to save on energy bills.
Nathan G.
I’m very satisfied with RYSE’s retrofit SmartShade. It’s used on two corded curtains and was easy to swap out the chain guide for the cord guide to work. RYSE customer service sent me the cord adapters the same day I inquired about them. I also have the hub which works well with Google Home and its routine features.
Andy F.
The Ryse shade is what I needed - it allows automation of existing shades and works seamlessly. Had to mount it on the casing front as the mount and accessory mount would not sit inside the casing and allow the shade to close. Other than that, quiet, easy to install, easy to integrate with Alexa and routines and a great addition to the house.
Benedetto C.
Linked my ryse to Alexa to help me get up in the morning. Also found a way to install the unit out of sight! Very happy it lifts a big and heavy curtain with no problem. Loving it!
Kara M.
Easy to install, amazing!!!
Jack C.
We get a lot of light in our apartment and constantly having to adjust the shades is annoying. I got several smart shades and it has made opening and closing them so much more convenient!
Benedetto C.
We installed these in our dog kennel room, the shades were tough to access, and now they open and close according to a schedule. So glad I found these!
shengyang w.
Works well after DIY fix — connector design could be better
The Ryse Smart Roller Controller gets the job done — but only after some manual adjustment. My shade is large and fairly heavy (9’x9’), the issue seems to be with how the clutch interacts with the bead chain connector. Even after replacing the original connector with the one provided in the package, the clutch would grind through it without catching properly, likely due to the connector’s shape combined with the weight of the shade.
I ended up removing the connector entirely and splicing the chain into a continuous loop using a chain splicing plier. After that, everything worked flawlessly — smooth lift and lower.
If you’re using Ryse with a larger shade, just be aware you may need a similar workaround.
Kim
Love this item. With the hub it helped me automize my shades to keep the sun out
Evan G.
This is the most amazing devise I’ve added to my home! I can be sitting on my couch and with a lick of a button my shades can go up and down without me having to get home! I highly recommend everyone buys these devices for there own shades!
Brian J.
Works as advertised!
Jeffery S.
Love the automation of my smartblinds and waking up every with the opening with the sunrise.
Kevin L.
Nice and convenient!
Russell O.
I’ve been really impressed with the Ryse SmartShade. The best part is that it works seamlessly with my existing shades—no need to replace anything. My favorite feature is the scheduling option: I can set the shades to automatically open in the morning and close in the evening, which adds both convenience and energy efficiency. Integration with Google Home is another big win, making voice control simple and reliable. Overall, a smart, hassle-free upgrade for any home.
MAIA L.
I have been looking for something like this to upgrade my apt and I’m so happy I found RYSE. The install was easy and I can’t wait to get the curtains next!
Brian J.
Works amazing and my son loves to control the shades now too.
Jeffery S.
Shades are a lot more powerful than I thought they would be. Love the integration to Apple home kit with the Ryse hub purchased separately.
Jon-David M.
I’ve been looking for this product for months. Stoked to have found RYSE!
Daniel H.
The smart curtain is perfect for a hard to reach corner! Setup was easy with the smart bridge, although I wish it could sync better with my google home. Still, the voice command works well!
Chris S.
Best alarm clock ever, shades goes up when I should be getting up :)
Victoria H.
works great! The installation was very easy. every time you reopen the app after closing it it does say Bluetooth failed, but you just have to try again. also would ben ice if the app worked with apple automation.
Alexander M.
Absolutely easy to install and you don't have to come to the window every time you want to open/close my shades. Perfectly work with Google Home.
Tim C.
I'm a mechanical engineer and enjoy adding many (many, many) "smart" devices to my home. This is a solid design and works perfectly with my Alexa app. Every morning I say the Alexa wake command and then I hear the current temperature, the weather forecast for the day, then the shades slowly open to gradually illuminate the room with low light. Bravo!
Victor V.
Installation was fairly easy! Would love if some double sided mounting tape was included. My blinds also struggle a bit when closing and not as smooth but may also be the blinds themselves.
Zachary G.
Very easy installation process and simple to use via Alexa / voice control. I think it’s my blinds but a bit shaky when coming down and just need to tighten.
NATHAN J.
Like most IoT devices the setup for a nominal scenario is quick and easy. In my case, I ran into a few details not covered in the setup that made the onboarding experience a bit cumbersome, but ultimately successful. It would be nice to see an update that allows obstruction detection to be toggled separately from speed control. Overall, I’m very happy with the system. It’s an affordable way to enable automation without having to buy new motorized shades.
George C.
I recently moved into an apartment with heavy shades, so Ryse SmartShade products were the perfect solution for my situation. From the moment I installed them, I noticed an incredible difference in the ease of adjusting my shades. The setup process was surprisingly straightforward, even for someone like me who isn't particularly tech-savvy.
Gurpreet S.
Worked great. Easy to install once you manage to get the stoppers off the existing chain.
Calibration was a breeze and now via HomeKit it just works.
Janine D.
A renter's dream!
I struggled to find a workable solution for control blinds within a rental apartment. There are blindroller replacements, internal motors, or outright replacement of all the blinds. Ignoring the time involved, could add up to thousands of dollars.
The SmartShade solves all of this while retaining the existing blinds.
Leonid V.
The Ryse smart shade automation is a game-changer! It's incredibly easy to install and the app is user-friendly. Scheduling is a breeze, allowing me to program the shades to open and close automatically with the sun. This not only adds convenience but also helps with energy efficiency by regulating the temperature in my dining room. The quiet motor ensures a peaceful environment, and the smooth operation is impressive. Ryse has truly elevated my home with its smart and reliable automation.
Mitchell C.
Do not buy from or trust this company!!! I purchased my Ryse smart shade 3 months ago and have had nothing with problems with the unit, support, and the company. First off, support is impossible to get ahold of. You can’t just call. You must email or schedule a support session which is at least a week out. Second l, the product is very buggy! I was given a faulty unit which is ok, but after it was deemed faulty by support, they told me a new one was on the way. Here I am over a month later and I still have no new unit. Support is impossible to get ahold of very unresponsive when you do get ahold of them. I purchased my smart shade 3 months ago and I am still left with a faulty device with no new telling if and when they will send me a new one. STAY AWAY!
Ajay
So far it looks good. Have a couple of app related questions/issues that I have sent over through the app.
Jon S.
Looking forward to not having to raise/lower the blinds every nday!
Peter
Set up was marginally difficult. Suggest to start on Ethernet then migrate to WiFi. Works great and fairly quiet!
Richard E.
We have tried prior shade-lifting products; however, we have heavy shades, and we also have a chain connector that passes through the chain nadir while raising the shades. RYSE is the first product that is routinely able to lift our large shades, and it also doesn't get stuck on our chain connector (see pic). We love it!
Khuzaima K.
“I absolutely love my RYSE SmartShade! It seamlessly blends convenience and innovation, letting me control my window shades with just a tap on my phone. It’s energy-efficient, easy to install, and makes it easy to adjust my blinds without getting off the couch. The RYSE SmartShade has truly elevated my home living experience! And this why I just ordered another 7 for the remainder of my room!
Clinton B.
Love it but hot tip: make sure your control is maybe an inch to the left or right of your chain
Ivan L.
The shade we have in the bedroom is very wide and heavy. This makes it very easy for anyone to raise the shade. We’re very happy with the purchase.
Alexander H.
I had bought another brand which wasn't able to roll up my shades so twhen Ryse guaranteed they could, I challenged them.. I'm very pleased it did work. I like Alexa and routines too.
Keshav S.
Works great if installed correctly - takes some skill. Hopefully it lasts a while.
Benny C.
Great idea, works well
An C.
I purchased the bridge and 3 shade controllers. I use it with the Alexa system and it's pretty okay. The responsiveness could be improved in alexa, but the controller itself is modern and has a nice design. It feels premium
Max A.
very easy to install. Great customer service.
Philip S.
Love the seamless control of my shades that these provide
Mark B.
We installed 4 RYSE Smartshades on windows that are 69" square, 10 feet from the floor. We're happy with the operation and they seem to handle the load of these large shades well. We found one problem though: When we installed the bead connector on the second shade, we didn't install it in the same position on the bead that we did on the first shade and discovered the connector will not go through the spool on the shade, making it impossible to close it fully. We did a video call with a RYSE technical person who offered a solution using a device they will provide if we pay shipping charges, but he has not followed through with sending us a e-mail with a link to do that.
Still hoping to get that issue resolved. The device seems to be good quality though.
Geoffrey H.
This is my 2nd Ryse purchase. Love it so much I added another unit to my living room shades!
Boris A.
I have a huge 14 ft window facing south. It takes for ever to hand roll the window. RYSE makes it easy and fast. It was quick to install and works like a charm.
Henry D.
The installation was really easy which I'm happy about and it works just as advertised.
However, there are a few things I wish I had known before I made my purchase and installed it that I should be aware that I wouldn't be able to manually move my blinds anymore. This is a problem because I cut my chains in a place where the Ryse itself is a little inaccessible so I will need to reinstall it higher up and fill in the holes that I left behind.
Additionally, the Ryse gets a little bit in the way of the curtain going down so I will also need to be aware of that when I move it.
Finally, I wasn't aware that I needed a bridge to make it smart home activated so I need to wait for that to setup routines and control it with my smart home which is why I got it in the first place. The bluetooth connection isn't that great as it keeps disconnecting and you can't set up routines but that makes sense so I'm not too concerned about it.
One small nit I would also consider is I wish it came with a few extra bead connectors because I will need to cut my chain in two places which means I'll need to leave behind two connectors when I move out of this place.
Overall though, I think this does exactly what I wanted it to do and I'm going to be so happy going to sleep to a dark room and waking up to a bright one.
CRAIG A.
Just moved to an apartment with amazing harbor views and 8 floor to ceiling windows… Ryse let me adapt the existing blinds to open in groups! Now I can’t wait for the smart bridge to finally ship so I can get the rest of them synchronized!
Rahul T.
Great product! Have it installed in every room in the house. Better than other companies that have automation as it has a detachable battery that can be charged without running wires everywhere.
Jamie L.
Works as expected. App control is a plus. Very convenient and we use it every day.
Brad I.
Love my Ryse. No issues and works great with HomeKit. Does exactly what it's made for! Highly recommend
Sam C.
This is a great way to round out my smart home! I love the voice control for my dining room and bedroom.
Nicholas J.
Good reason to reduce length of cord is the tense buildup on one side and slack on the other causing a bounce in opening blinds especially of significant weight. Google never seems to understand but 1 specific command which is "open blinds to..." cant say close or even 50%. Love the device though.
Nick J.
Works like a charm. Tough enough to handle even rough blind mechanicals. Am concerned that the supplied bead connectors cause the mechanism to bind and even break teeth. Fortunately i have enough length in the chain to avoid a full rotation through the bead connector
Santiago M.
I have a problem with one of the smart shades. Right after the first couple of uses, it started making more noise than the ones installed in other shades. Then the motor keept moving but the curtain was not opening or closing and after removing the back cover I see the dents on the gear broken.
Jie C.
This is a product perfect for people who live in an apartment where you can’t really change out the entire blind. The blinds I have are quite heavy which made me worry. But the Ryse took care of them without issue. The installation is simple and fast. HomeKit integration seems reliable as well with the bridge.
Xiaoyang S.
great product! works well, well built, and not that hard to set up, the instructional videos were very helpful and the app and integrations work well!
Bernard E.
Easy to install and works well so far. Good support too
Snow Dog
Very easy to install. The chain limiter beads removed no problem. Set up was simple after watching the video and the app is simple and well thought out. OI would highly recommend this product!
Gregory
Not received it… first one was lost by DHL, so in the meantime I ordered a second, refurbished, and it says it was delivered yesterday by FedEx…but again, I’ve received nothing.
Ryan Mirow
I purchased three shades + the Ryse SmartBridge to act as a hub. This combo allows me to control my shades through Siri via Apple HomeKit.So far they’re working perfectly, with fast and relatively quiet opening/closing, an intuitive mobile app, and so far flawless smart home integration.I’ve tried a number of other smart shade solutions, most recently Soma SmartShades 3, and this one is the best so far!
R. Bauer
There is a connector bead that you have to use with the motor. In my case it is not compatible with the shade. I am forced to limit the travel distance of the chain based on this and cannot close my shade entirely.
Omar A.
I tried two other automatic shade devices, one broke and the other couldn’t operate the shade. VERY HAPPY how this turned out.
Wellington S.
The device redefines convenience. Its offers effortless adjustment via a user-friendly app. Smart scheduling ensures optimal lighting while custom presets cater to individual preferences. Smooth, quiet movement underscores its quality. For anyone seeking efficient and smart shading solutions, that device stands as a game-changer in home automation.
Brian N.
great concept, i just wish it worked better!
unfortunately, two issues have come up. first, even with the cord loop accessory, the ryse does not work as reliably with a corded shade versus a metal bead shade. there ends up being a lot of variation with the height that the shade will go up to in the "100% open" position. i think this is because the cord slips intermittently as the ryse rotates.
the second issue, and much more frustrating one in terms of day to day use, is that the smartbridge i purchased in addition to the smart shade, is always disconnecting from my wifi despite being connected by the ethernet cable. this causes it to not work consistently (or really at all right now) with our google home which is by far the most frustrating part of my whole experience. hoping that others are not having similar issues.
Paul A.
I didn’t think it would be able to lift such a heavy shade but it pulled through like a champ! Ordered a second one for the bedroom
Robert K.
Very clever and convenient solution to motorizing shades.
Robert K.
Very clever alternative to expensive motorization of shades.
William S.
Easy to install and works good
Victoria C.
The smartshade has been great so far! My only "complaint" is that I did not read the fine print properly and need to also get the smartbridge in order to setup routines for morning wake up.
The motor is powerful enough to raise/drop the blind pretty quickly. It is a bit loud, but not enough to be off putting. The metal connectors provided for the chains (mine is plastic) does not fit too well through the cog wheel that holds the chain in place.
Yitong L.
Very easy to assemble and significant upgrade
Dan B.
Living in Nevada with the heat and sun it's vital to keep home cool and keep furnishings safe from sun. When you are at work and in the road it's so nice to have routines set where your shades automatically open and close. Also love the voice control with my Google Home. The detachable and rechargable battery is a life saver. Have 5 now building my system to 22 soon.
Shen Ming M.
Installed my first Ryse Smart Shade and really loving it
CHARLES M.
I was told using in conjunction with AXIS blind controls wasn’t possible. Yet, in the setup of the AXIS blind control, it offers integration with a hub.
I had ordered the hub, as a result of incompatibility, I returned it for a full refund.
I would like to be able to control the multiple AXIS controllers I have in my home from remote and also be able to use voice (Seri). Please inform me if I’m misunderstanding a detail. Thank you
Charles McWilliams
757 377-9154
capecva@gmail.com
Sanjiv G.
cleaner than the first gen axis gear!
Daniel G.
I love the schedules and routines, as well as the easy installation!
Dave C.
I have a very heavy 115 x 70 room darkening shade and my RYSE SmartShade lifts and lowers it effortlessly. Thank you to a great product!
Andrew J.
We have a window on a landing in our living room / great room. It adds a lot of light to the room and the RYSE device is handy to open the blind to access this light. Morning sunshine which can be blinding which means that we can’t leave the blinds open all the time. So the remote access is handy to control these blinds without having to run upstairs, especially important for my wife who has knee/hip problems.
