FlipFlic is a Smartphone controlled device that automatically opens or closes blinds based on the time of day, or temperature, or light level.
Some of the nice features:
- Easy to install.
- Smartphone controlled.
- Blind open/close can be based on time of day, temperature, or light levels.
- Solar powered.
- Low price.
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| The FlipFlic compact motor unit replaces the existing wand on the blinds. |
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| It is solar powered, so no batteries to replace or wires to run. |
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| Use your Smartphone to set up the times, temperatures, or light levels that control the opening and closing of the blinds. |
The initial offering works with either horizontal or vertical slat style blinds. Kseniia tells me that the team has it in their plans to develop version that will also work with cellular shades, which, I think, offers an even greater potential for energy saving due to the greater insulating value of these blinds.
Our house uses lots cellular shades with side tracks to reduce winter heat loss and reduce summer heat gain. They work great and have a large energy saving and short payback period. But, the twice a day ritual of raising and lowering the shades can get to be a hassle. I'm really looking forward to this device to have more control with less hassle.
Gary