Lutron Electronics has introduced Caséta Smart Shades, which we awarded the Best of CES 2025 award for bringing professional-quality smart window treatments to the DIY market at an accessible price. With a flat price of $399 for most standard sizes, these shades aim to simplify how you control natural light in your home while offering improved voice control with apps like Josh AI and seamless integration with your existing smart devices.

If you’ve been looking to upgrade your home’s lighting control, the Caséta Smart Shades might be the perfect addition. They allow you to manage natural sunlight just as easily as you control your smart lamps or overhead lights. Whether you prefer using schedules, voice commands, or the Lutron app, these shades offer flexibility to match your lifestyle. And if you’re already using the Caséta lighting system, the shades fit right in.

They’re designed to work with popular platforms like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home, giving you options for how you integrate them into your smart home setup.

Historically, motorized shades have been pricey, often costing hundreds of dollars per window, especially for custom options. 

Lutron is flipping that narrative with a flat $399 price for shades up to 48 inches wide and 80 inches high. If you’ve ever tried to price custom blinds for a whole house, you know how confusing and expensive it can get. By simplifying the pricing, Lutron makes it easier to budget for and order your shades without hidden surprises.

For larger windows, sizes up to 96 inches wide and 104 inches high are also available, though these will cost extra. Want blackout fabric for better sleep or a home theater setup? That’s an additional $30.

One of the best features of the Caséta Smart Shades is how easy they are to install. Designed for DIY enthusiasts, they come with a simple process that requires just four screws and takes about 15 minutes to complete. No need to call in a professional or deal with complicated wiring. This user-friendly design makes them a great option for homeowners who want a quick and stylish upgrade.

The shades are available in two styles—roller and honeycomb—and come in neutral colors like white and grey, so they can complement a variety of home décors.

For those already in the Caséta ecosystem, the shades are a natural extension of Lutron’s offerings. You can program them to open with the sunrise or close during the hottest part of the day. Pair them with your smart lighting system, and you can create layered lighting effects that blend natural and artificial light effortlessly.

Even if you’re not already using Lutron’s products, these shades work with major smart home systems, so you’re not locked into a single ecosystem. While they don’t yet support the Matter standard—a new protocol aimed at improving compatibility across smart home devices—Lutron has made sure their shades play well with other platforms, including Sonos.

The Caséta Smart Shades are available for order now through Lutron’s website, with shipping beginning in February 2025.