# Automated Aftermarket Window Devices The Soma Smart Shades Make Any Window Shades Smart By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-shade References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/soma-smart-shades-work-with-regular-window-shades.htm) & [somasmarthome](https://www.somasmarthome.com/) The [Soma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-x-ipad-case) Smart Shades are designed with maximum functionality in mind to make it possible to retrofit your existing window shades with smart technology for a more functional space. The Soma Smart Shades work by being installed onto your existing window coverings in order to instantly add [smart features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-switch1) that are powered by [solar energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock) thanks to the incorporated solar panel. The Soma Smart Shades allow you to completely control your window shades from your smartphone to have them raise at a certain time, close at another and offer manual control when desired. This makes it possible to turn your home into a smart one without having to completely outfit your home in new window coverings just to get the connected features you want. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Window Shades:** Opportunity to innovate by creating smart window shade solutions that can be retrofitted onto existing window coverings for added functionality. - **Solar-powered Devices:** Opportunity to develop solar-powered devices that can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure to provide renewable energy solutions. - **Remote Control Technology:** Opportunity to explore advancements in remote control technology to offer convenient and customizable control over various household devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for companies in the smart home technology industry to create innovative products that enhance the functionality of existing household devices. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunity for companies in the renewable energy industry to develop solar-powered devices that can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for companies in the consumer electronics industry to explore advancements in remote control technology and create innovative devices with customizable features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Window Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades.md) - [Voice-Activated Window Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpobot.md) - [Measurement-Free Smart Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-1.md) - [Widely-Compatible Smart Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-shades.md) - [Aftermarket Connected Blind Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-blind-tilt.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwings-nowa.md) - [Smart Motorized Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-shades.md) - [Solar-Powered Blind Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blind-tilt.md) - [Aftermarket Smart Blind Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-motionblinds-upgrade-kit.md)