# Solution For Alpha Shades

**URL:** <https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solution-for-alpha-shades/3788>\
**Category:** Integrations\
**Created:** [February 15, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solution-for-alpha-shades/3788 "2023-02-15T00:54:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![dhkb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@dhkb](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dhkb)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solution-for-alpha-shades/3788/1 "2023-02-15T00:54:21Z")

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Hi

Since there is almost not a single solution for controlling Alpha Shades(rebranded wistar shades) with bond/homebridge/home assistant etc… I have been doing a lot of research.  
I found out that Neo Smart Blinds supports Alpha Shades and a lot more. Unfortunately they are not available in Europe/UK. But if you are from the US you can stop your search here and buy the Neo Smart Hub.

From here for example:  
[Neo Smart Controller For Motorized Blinds | Go Smart Blinds](https://gosmartblinds.com/products/smart-hub-neo-smart-controller)  
[Neo Smart Hub: Blinds & Controller for Home Automation Systems | Blindsgalore](https://www.blindsgalore.com/product/755716/neo-smart-hub-blinds-controller-for-home-automation-systems)  
[Neo Smart Controller – Home Automation Hub for Motorized Blinds and Curtains Control - RobotShop](https://www.robotshop.com/products/neo-smart-controller-home-automation-hub-motorized-blinds-curtains-control)

If you’re not from the US, I’ve found the same product but just rebranded, even has the same FCC code and app. It’s named Louvolite One Touch Smart Controller Wi-Fi Hub.  
You can order it here or on ebay:  
[Louvolite One Touch Smart Controller Wi-Fi Hub To Control Motorised Blinds Via Neo Smart Blinds App Or by Voice Via Compatible Smart Speaker, Control4 Compatible - New Bluetooth Model C-BR300 (R1764) : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B088K4W4LN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

These are expensive solution but unfortunately there really is no other way around this. I have the Louvolite on order and will keep you guys updated if they work with my Alpha Shades but I am 99% sure they will work.  
Anyone who wants to integrate it into HomeAssistant for example can also use this integration component written by one of the Neo Smart developers:  
[4n0nD3v3l0p3r/Home\_Assistant\_NeoSmartBlinds: Home Assistant NeoSmartBlinds Cover Component (github.com)](https://github.com/4n0nD3v3l0p3r/Home_Assistant_NeoSmartBlinds)

That’s all for now, thanks for reading!

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**Author:** ![dhkb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@dhkb](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/dhkb)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solution-for-alpha-shades/3788/2 "2023-02-15T18:46:58Z")

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Just got this email from the Head Technician at Neo Smart Blinds confirming my findings and giving tips on how to set it up in their app:

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/bond1/original/1X/e2e9abacb09114e44848d2fe7a49d8b2e9deae43.png)

He also attached these attachments:  
[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mk7DrQK\_fhG3LiE-KIFSdM0p0hlD4lnM?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mk7DrQK_fhG3LiE-KIFSdM0p0hlD4lnM?usp=sharing)

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**Author:** ![residualimages](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.bondhome.io/residualimages/32/74_2.png) [@residualimages](https://forum.bondhome.io/u/residualimages)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2023, 4:31am UTC](https://forum.bondhome.io/t/solution-for-alpha-shades/3788/3 "2023-08-10T04:31:04Z")

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Did you ever get this working, @dhkb ?

Curious since @stabhead20 seems to be dealing with some Alpha-ish motors too.