Others have a roll-up or opening mechanism, similar to many types of blinds or indoor pull-down shades. Manual blinds tend to be much cheaper than motorized blinds, but they take more effort to use.

Rolli’s newest motorized ssmart shades feature a crisper fabric, especially at the optional valance. Christopher Null/Foundry Rolli’s remote control is still $49, while the Pulse2 Smart Hub ...