Shades, blinds, and curtains provide privacy, and they prevent sunlight from overheating your home and aging your furnishings. Smart versions of those devices do all of that, but they can be set to run on autopilot, so you never have to lift a finger (or pull a string).

There are now great smart options for each type of window covering. We recommend SmartWings Motorized Light Filtering Roller Shades for smart shades, Lutron Serena Smart Roller Shades as the upgrade pick, Lutron Serena Smart Wood Blinds for smart blinds, and the SmartWings Motorized Drapery for smart curtains. All of these models look great, operate quietly and reliably, and support all of the major smart-home platforms.

For this guide we tested only full replacement window coverings. If you’re interested in retrofitted options that add smart capabilities to existing shades, blinds, and curtains, check out this guide.