Smart home technology can make hard-to-reach windows like these easier and safer to cover when needed. Window coverings are often an afterthought in home design and remodeling, but they shouldn’t be.

Motorized window treatments that open and close with a voice command, on a schedule, or even based on room occupancy are the ultimate finishing touch for any smart home. Some models will even earn you ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

Smart windows equipped with controllable glazing can augment lighting, cooling and heating systems by varying their tint, saving up to 40 percent in an average building's energy costs. These smart ...

Scientists combined solar cell technology with a novel optimization approach to develop a smart window prototype that maximizes design across a wide range of criteria. A customizable smart window ...

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, (NREL), has demonstrated a prototype of a solar powered smart window. The smart window lowers building temperatures by shifting from clear to opaque under ...