Smart Home Trends: Ikea brings voice-activated smart shades to the rest of us

Ikea's smart blackout shades work perfectly with Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant. And they cost hundreds less than most everything else. [CNET](s3Db6J-BN:m:1:1465410538:D8DE448A64A07338ED6B9C06B5035FC2:r) CNET Insider [July 18, 2020](#) SMART HOME & APPLIANCES TRENDS Check out the latest in smart home appliances, automation, security and connected devices. Want more? See all [smart home and appliances](s3Db6J-BN:m:1:1465410538:D8DE448A64A07338ED6B9C06B5035FC2:r) news. [Ikea brings voice-activated smart shades to the rest of us](s3Db6J-BN:m:1:1465410538:D8DE448A64A07338ED6B9C06B5035FC2:r) [Ikea brings voice-activated smart shades to the rest of us](s3Db6J-BN:m:1:1465410538:D8DE448A64A07338ED6B9C06B5035FC2:r) Ikea's smart blackout shades work perfectly with Siri, Alexa and the Google Assistant. And they cost hundreds less than most everything else. 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