I own many HomeKit smart home devices, but I had never tried a smart roller shade before. This one is among the few that can connect to HomeKit without requiring a hub. It even integrates with the HomeAssistant, which means any device can control it. I believe this is the real advantage of Matter over Thread.
Installation was very simple I had it set up in just 30 minutes. Before purchasing, I was concerned about the power source for motorized roller shades, but the included solar charging panel turned out to be an excellent solution. Thanks to the California sunshine, my shade is always fully charged.
I bought the 100% blackout zebra shade, and the blackout effect at night is excellent.
I highly recommend this zebra shade.