Let me start by saying these JaeJaes zebra blinds are a game-changer for my living room. The moment I unboxed them, I was impressed by the sleek grey polyester fabric with that subtle zebra stripe pattern – it's modern without being overpowering. Installation took me about 15 minutes per window (pro tip: measure twice, order once!), and they fit perfectly in my 22" wide windows.

The smart features are where these blinds really shine. Waking up to automatically opening blinds that sync with sunrise? Pure magic. I use the remote when lounging on my couch, and Alexa integration means I can adjust them hands-free while cooking. The battery life has been decent – about 5 weeks per charge with twice-daily use – though I wish it lasted longer like some premium brands.

Now for the not-so-perfect parts: The power button is frustratingly tiny (I keep missing it), and one of my brackets came loose after a month until I reinforced it with better screws. Also beware – setting up the smart features requires some tech-savviness; it's not quite plug-and-play like they suggest.

Would I buy them again? Absolutely – especially for hard-to-reach windows. Just know you're getting great value with some minor compromises. For under $200 per window, they deliver about 85% of what $400+ smart blinds offer.