CEDIA Expo 2023 attendees will see Bond’s technology at 10 exhibits. The Bond RF-to-WiFi platform is increasingly becoming recognized as the preferred way to control motorized window shades, drapery, screens, awnings, and ceiling fans. It has earned this position for its extreme flexibility (collaborating with many brands), simple setup, exceptional range, and reasonable pricing.
The Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-WiFi bridge ($379) brings smartphone control to motorized window treatments, ceiling fans, and gas fireplaces in the home (range of 3500 square feet). The Bridge integrates with Crestron, Savant, Control4, Elan, RTI, URC, and Homebridge automation, plus Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, SmartThings Apps, and Josh.ai voice activation. It is compatible with Somfy, Rollease Acmeda, Coulisse/Motion Blinds, Dooya, Gaposa, NICE, Amp Motorization, J-Star, BTX, A-OK, and Bofu shade motors. The complete list of compatible motors can be found at https://bondhome.io/supported-motorization-brands/)
Bond also offers wireless (RF), battery-powered flush-mount keypads to remote-control window coverings. The newest is the Sidekick for Shades Gen2 keypad ($99). This simultaneously controls multiple brands within a 2000-square-foot home and can provide state feedback. It is compatible with Somfy, Rollease Acmeda, Motion Blinds, Dooya, Gaposa, Nice, AMP Motorization, A-OK, MagnaTrack, and PowerShades. Included are interchangeable 5- and 1-channel button pads, a decora faceplate (attaches to wall or control box), and 10-year replaceable coin cell battery. Custom engraving is also available.
CEDIA Expo 2023 attendees will see Bond featured at these 10 exhibits:
- Bond (Booth 1838): Demonstrating its Bond Bridge Pro and Sidekick for Shades Gen2.
- MagnaTrack (Booth 4101): Selling two Bond Bridge Pro bridges designed for Defender Series of Outdoor Hurricane Screens and Shades Motors.
- PowerShades (Booth 532): Now Bond Bridge Pro compatible.
- Savant (Booth 2519): Savant’s Shades by J-Geiger now Bond Bridge Pro compatible.
- Specialized Shading Solutions (Booth 739): Selling Bond Bridge Pro.
- Motion Blinds (Booth C1112): Bond Bridge Pro compatible.
- Nice (Booth 2538): Indoor / outdoor shade motors now Bond Bridge Pro compatible.
- WALL-SMART (Booth C1103): Developed, selling in-wall / in-ceiling mounting solutions.
- Screen Innovations (Booth 1832): Bond Bridge Pro compatible. Announcement coming.
- Draper at Home (Booth 3912): Bond Bridge Pro compatible. Announcement coming.
Co-Hosts Info-Sessions with J-Geiger Shading Systems and Screen Innovations
These are two must-attend sessions for integrators looking to excel in the window coverings category.
- Thursday, September 7, 10-11:30 AM, Room 710: Bond and J-Geiger Shading Systems are hosting an interactive discussion “Increasing Profitability and Revenue by adding Motorized Shades to Every Home Automation Installation” using J-Geiger Shading Systems and the Bond Bridge Pro bridge. James Geiger will be conducting demos of his rapid-install shading systems, where integrators will have a fun contest setting up the shades.
- Friday, September 8, 1-2:30 PM, Room 710: Bond and Screen Innovations are hosting a training session “The Future of Shade Control with Bond and SI.” It will focus on raising customer experiences, improving profitability, and simplifying shade design and system deployments. Covered will be controlling projects from the single and powerful app from a joint Bond and SI development.
For more information, visit www.bondhome.io.
