Smart shades are an affordable luxury for your Apple Home, and the ones from Bringnox offer Matter over Thread in a less costly package. When I accepted the review for Bringnox smart roller shades, I expected something similar to the Smart Wings shades I previously reviewed. These might be nearly identical shades under a different brand, likely sourced from similar supply chain sources. The only notable difference appears to be the remote and solar panel included. That's not a bad thing — the Bringnox shades earned the same 5-star review score and are priced slightly better, offering more bang for your buck. The motor works great even when operating a double-wide shade, which worked flawlessly in my new office.

I tested two shades: one single width and one double width, both Bringnox 100% Blackout Vigor in Rock White with outside mount and Matter over Thread motor. While listed at $109, my configuration for the smaller shade ended up just over $400. The solar panel mounts easily with adhesive and keeps the motor powered. I needed 100% blackout shades to prevent harsh sunlight from washing out video for the Apple Insider Podcast. Like the Smart Wings shades, these are layered pieces that block light effectively, though some may bleed at edges.