Smart Shades Guide | Modo Rentals

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Quick Start

All shades in the home are motorized and connected to Alexa. Use voice commands to control them by room or all at once.

Open All Shades

Alexa, open all shades

Opens every shade in the house for maximum natural light
Close All Shades

Alexa, close all shades

Closes every shade for privacy or to block light
Movie Night

Alexa, movie night

Theater and living room shades close automatically as part of the movie night scene
Good Morning

Alexa, good morning

Shades open gradually on the main floor to let in morning light

Pro Tips

You can also control shades by room: "Alexa, close the bedroom shades"
Shades can be set to a percentage: "Alexa, set shades to 50%"
Each shade also has a manual button on the side rail if you prefer hands-on control

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Coverage

Every window in the home has motorized blackout shades. Here is what is in each area:

Living Room

Floor-to-ceiling shades on all windows. Full blackout capability for movie watching or sleeping in.
Master Bedroom

Blackout shades for total darkness. Perfect for sleeping in or afternoon naps.
Theater / Basement

Full blackout shades create a true cinema experience. Integrated with the movie night scene.
Office / Fourth Floor

Shades reduce glare on screens while maintaining natural light from the balcony.
All Bedrooms

Every bedroom has blackout shades for restful sleep regardless of the time of day.

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Common Questions

Shade not responding to voice

Try using the manual button on the shade's side rail. If the shade moves manually but not via voice, the Alexa connection may need a moment — wait 30 seconds and try again.
Shade stops mid-way

This is normal — the shade may have auto-calibrated. Press the manual button once to resume movement.
Need help?

Call or text Alec at (815) 540-1091 anytime. Happy to walk you through it or fix remotely.