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Bond Home’s Latest Motorized Shades User Survey Signals New Business Opportunities for CI’s

Cresskill, NJ – March 8, 2023 – Technology company Olibra, developer of the Bond Bridge RF-to-WIFI platform, has released the findings of its recent survey of 100K active motorized shade users. The survey identifies what homeowners seek in shades and smart control and indicates that abundant sales opportunities exist in the category for custom integrators […]

Cresskill, NJ – March 8, 2023 – Technology company Olibra, developer of the Bond Bridge RF-to-WIFI platform, has released the findings of its recent survey of 100K active motorized shade users. The survey identifies what homeowners seek in shades and smart control and indicates that abundant sales opportunities exist in the category for custom integrators (CI’s).

Key points from the survey and takeaways for CI’s are:

  • Many homeowners want to add more shades in the future (50% – Yes, 24% – Maybe)
    Meaning – CI’s should follow-up with their existing clients

  • 52% of homeowners have added more motorized shades since their first purchase
    Meaning – New business can be gained by following-up with existing clients

  • 64% would like ALL their shades to be motorized
    Meaning – Just like above, new business can be gained by following-up with existing clients

  • Aesthetics, Connectivity and Build Quality are the three key shade features for them
    Meaning – Lead your sales efforts with these features
  • Schedules, Grouping, Positioning, More Control Options are most desired control features
    Meaning – Make sure your control features key-in on these specifics
  • Six is the average number of motorized shades per home with 54% having nine or more
    Meaning – The typical homeowner has headroom for more shades

  • Installations are done almost on a 50/50 basis by Pros versus DIY
    Meaning – There are an abundant amount of opportunities

  • Clients find that batteries last 6 months or less (43% – 6 months, 22% – 4 months)
    Meaning – If you sell battery powered shades, be sure to follow-up inside of 6 months

Our survey findings indicate that homeowners are hungry for more motorized shades and better control. And in serving this demand, the Bond Bridge platform is being adopted by more and more leading shade brands industrywide. There is no better time for CI’s to get onboard and take advantage of these opportunities,” says Bond Home CEO Zohar Shinar.

The Bond Home portfolio makes it easy for the CI to bring advanced control regardless of brand. The Bond Bridge ($99) and Bond Bridge Pro ($379) consolidate and unify control of shades from:
Shade motor manufacturers: Nice, Somfy, J. Geiger, Rollease Acmeda, Bofu, A-OK, Dooya, Gaposa, MotionBlinds / Coulisse, PowerShades, J-Star, BTX and Trax, with more to come
Home automation platforms: Control4, Crestron, Elan, Savant, RTI, URC, Homebridge, Hubitat
-Voice activation platforms: Josh.ai, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and SmartThings

 

Sidekick for Shades keypad

Bond Home Sidekick Keypads
Bond’s wireless, battery-powered Sidekick for Shades keypad provides direct RF control of shades and awnings that utilize Rollease Acmeda, Somfy, Dooya, Nice and AMP motors.

The Sidekick Scene Keypad can trigger events of shades, entertainment, HVAC, and lighting systems through Control4, Elan, RTI and URC home automation systems. (Both Sidekicks MSRP for $79).

To view the shade survey in its entirety, click here: https://hubs.ly/Q01FsFSY0

Media Inquiries
For all Olibra/Bond Bridge media inquiries please contact Muto Communications:
Paul Muto / e: [email protected] / direct: 516.662.5374
Richard Frank / e: [email protected] / direct: 949.637.0700

About Olibra
Launched in 2016, Olibra is a technology company dedicated to making the smart home easier to create, simpler to use and more delightful to live with. The company’s Bond Bridge Platform was launched in 2018 as a solution to bridge RF to Wi-Fi control of motorized window shades, ceiling fans and fireplaces via Smartphones and tables including compatibility with popular Voice Activation apps. The Bond Bridge Pro was launched in 2021, with expanded range and capability, ideal for custom integrators. www.bondhome.io Twitter: @Bond4Home

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