PROGRESSIVE AUTOMATIONS PW-RS1 Retrofit Motorized Roller Shade Kit: Effortless Automation
Ever wished your regular roller shades could just... work on their own? Enter the Progressive Automations Retrofit Motorized Roller Shade Kit. It's like giving your shades a brain (and a bit of muscle) with a motor, brackets, a solar panel, and even a wireless remote. Plus, it comes with adapters that pretty much guarantee you won't need to call in a pro—unless you're really not into DIY.
Here's the kicker: it plays nice with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. That means you can boss your shades around with just your voice. Prefer tapping? The remote or smartphone app lets you set schedules and positions so your shades know exactly what to do and when. (Because who has time to open and close shades manually?)
And about that battery—it's a beast. A 2500mAh lithium-ion that keeps things running for 4-6 months. Stick it in a sunny spot, and the solar panel might just make it last forever (okay, not forever, but you get the idea). The motor's so quiet you'll forget it's there, yet it can lift shades up to 20 lbs. Comfort meets automation, and honestly, it's a match made in heaven.
- Smart Home Integration
- Customizable Control
- Long Battery Life & Solar Power
- Quiet & Powerful Motor
- Effortless Automation
General specs
- Brand: PROGRESSIVE AUTOMATIONS
- Model: PW-RS1
- Seller: Amazon
- product_dimensions: 22"L x 0.94"W
- color: Silver
- room_type: Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Classroom, Home Office
- operation_mode: Manual Control with Remote
- special_feature: Motorized
- number_of_items: 1
- size: 0.94"W x 22"H
- fabric_type: Metal
- manufacturer: Progressive Automations
- upc: 990318700603
- item_weight: 1 pounds
- country_of_origin: China
- batteries_required: No
- First listed by seller: 6/29/25
If you are interested in more details, you can find full information on the seller's page.
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Brand | PROGRESSIVE AUTOMATIONS | Aprilsmart | Astomi | Blindify | Blindify | RSH |
Model | PW-RS1 | MB-1 | EB268-BK-344344 | MZB | Roller Blind Robot | |
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Price | $261.99 | $99.00 | $119.90 | $106.99 | $99.99 | $41.80 |
Seller | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Amazon | Banggood |
Update | June 29, 2025 | July 18, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | June 27, 2025 | August 18, 2025 |
product_dimensions | 22"L x 0.94"W | 120"L x 110"W | 100"L x 25"W | 23"L x 22"W | 9.9"L x 6.7"W | |
room_type | Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Classroom, Home Office | Living Room | Bathroom, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office, Media Room | Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office, Media Room, Dining Room | Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office, Dining Room | |
operation_mode | Manual Control with Remote | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
special_feature | Motorized | UV Protection | UV Protection, Eco-Friendly | Window Treatments, Cordless | ||
number_of_items | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
size | 0.94"W x 22"H | Custom Size | Customized Size | 22"W x 23"H | 6.7"W x 9.9"H | |
fabric_type | Metal | Ployester | Polyester | |||
manufacturer | Progressive Automations | Aprilsmart | Astomi | Blindfiy | Blindify | |
country_of_origin | China | China | China | |||
material | Linen | Polyester | Polyester | Rechargeable Smart Motor | ||
opacity | Blackout Inches | Blackout | Blackout | Blackout | ||
recommended_uses_for_product | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | Indoor | ||
product_care_instructions | Spot Clean | Spot Clean Only | Spot Clean | |||
compatible_devices | Smartphone | Smartphone | Tablet, Smartphone | Homekit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings | ||
mounting_type | Inside Mount | Inside Mount | Inside Mount | |||
water_resistance_level | Not Water Resistant | Water Resistant | Waterproof | |||
control_type | Remote | App | Movement | |||
item_model_number | MB-1 | EB268-BK-344344 | MZB | |||
included_components | User Manual, Remote Control (AAA battery), Mounting Hardware | User Manual, Mounting Hardware | User Manual, Mounting Hardware, Valance | |||
date_first_available | December 21, 2024 | January 10, 2025 | August 31, 2023 |
Benjamin L.
Hamilton, ON
July 10, 2025
Why did I get this? Wanted to upgrade my home without much fuss. How's the setup? Pretty straightforward, but I had to fiddle a bit to get everything talking to my devices. Does it save time? Absolutely, no more manual adjustments. Is it worth it? For the convenience, yes, but I expected smoother performance. Overall, it does the job but left me a bit let down.
- Pros: Super convenient to automate my shades without a pro, very easy to install with the included parts. Love that I can control it with my voice or phone, and the battery lasts for months with solar help. The motor is quiet and strong enough for my heavy shades.
- Cons: Disappointed that it didn't integrate perfectly with my smart home setup right away, had some hiccups. The solar panel needs a very sunny spot to work well, which isn't always possible. Pricey for what it is, most likely not the best deal out there.