SwitchBots inexpensive, adjustable smart roller shades are finally here. First announced in September, the SwitchBot Roller Shades are now available at switch-bot.com, claiming to be the worlds first adjustable smart shades. This means you dont need to worry about getting your measurements right before ordering, as you can adjust the width of both the shades headrail and the fabric to fit your window frame after buying them. Starting at $199, theyre cheap for smart shades.Smart motorized shades are a great convenience. They can be programmed to automatically open and close at set times of day or based on sunrise and sunset, and with an additional sensor, they can adjust based on temperature and light in the room. SwitchBots shades work over Bluetooth and are compatible with Matter, meaning they will work with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and other smart home ecosystems through a SwitchBot hub.SwitchBots smart shades come in two colors, white and grey, and four sizes: small (22.8 to 31.5 inches) for $199.99), medium (31.5 to 43.3 inches) for $219.99, large (43.3 to 55.1 inches) for $259.99, and extra large (55.1 to 72.8 inches) for $309.99. Pick the size thats closest to your window and do the fine-tuning once you have them in hand.The shade headrail is adjustable to fit inside or outside of a window frame. Image: SwitchBotThat pricing is very competitive. Most motorized shades start around $400 for a small window, and while Ikea used to have an inexpensive option with its Fyrtur smart roller shades, those appear to have been discontinued. Lutron recently launched a lower-cost option to its excellent Serena shades, but those still start at $399.SwitchBots approach is to let you do more of the work at home, providing an adjustable headrail and a specialized cutting tool.Smartwings shades are comparable in price, at around $180, and they offer more fabric and light filtering options than SwitchBot. (SwitchBot says you can swap out the fabric, but it doesnt sell different options on its site, so I guess thats on you if you want a different look.) Plus, Smartwings has the option of Matter over Thread connectivity, so no need for a proprietary hub for smart home control. But you do need to make sure you get your measurements correct, as theyre not adjustable, meaning you could make a fairly expensive mistake if youre not great with a tape measure.The SwitchBot shades come with a small cutting tool that cuts the shade fabric to the correct length. Image: SwitchBotSwitchBots approach is to let you do more of the work at home, providing an adjustable headrail and a specialized cutting tool. Once youve got your headrail set to the correct size, you attach a cutting tool to the end of the shade and roll it until the entire length has been cut. According to Switchbots installation video, it looks pretty straightforward but also fairly time-intensive. Personally, Id rather a pro do that part for me, but if youre really worried about your measuring skills, its nice to have this as an option.The SwitchBot Roller Shade is battery-powered, and the company claims eight months of use per charge. It can be recharged via a USB-C cable or with a separate solar panel that costs $30. The latter also adds a light sensor, allowing for automation based on light levels.The shades can connect to the SwitchBot Hub 2 for Matter compatibility, which is also a temperature sensor, allowing for automating the shades based on the rooms climate. A wired remote control connected by a USB-C cable is included, or you can purchase a $20 SwitchBot wireless remote.See More: