There are actually 2 types of universal systems:
Patented Slide cable system
and
Friction wheel systems
Slide is not the only universal system, What's up with that?
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Check if Slide fits on your curtains
The differences:
Powerful
Slide uses the strength of traditional, custom-made rails but puts it in a universal guise: by being able to pull to two ends, a lot of force can be applied. This makes it easy to pull even heavy curtains.
If you can open and close the curtains by hand, Slide can do it too.
Reliability
The rails themselves are not used when drawing the curtains. Therefore, no “slip” occurs. This has two major advantages:
- There is virtually no wear
- The position of the curtains always remains accurate
The set
Everything you need is in the box. You can control one or two curtains with it and don't need an extra hub to make it really smart
Battery/Power Supply
The development of batteries is going fast, and that's great! However, not all household appliances are suitable for this. For example, you don't want to have to stand on a ladder every so many weeks to charge your smart curtains. Slide uses an adapter with a length of 5 meters for your socket. Not only can the strong motor function properly, but everything is also nicely hidden behind the curtain, completely out of sight. Never worry about it again!
More information about Slide
Hardware
Supported curtain types
Horizontal curtains and drapes
Supported curtain tracks
The majority of straight curtain rails. See if your system is supported with our Quickscan. Slide does not support curved or cornered tracks.
Supported curtain setups
Slide works on a single or a double curtain (on the same track). You can choose on which side of your track you want to mount Slide.
Supported curtain track length
From 0.5 meter to 6 meter total track length. The system automatically calibrates itself during installation to determine the length of your track.
Motor strength
Slide has a powerful 12V motor with a rated strength of over 17KG/cm. Slide has a horizontal power exercise capacity mof more than 10KG. The system has three strength levels (light, medium, high) that can be set from the App. In other words, if you are able to move them by hand, Slide can move them too.
Power supply
Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz 0.6A. Output: 12V ⎓ 2.5A. Includes 5 meter power cable that is hidden behind the curtain.
Weight
Total package: 1.9kg. Motor unit: 1.4kg.
Materials
High-quality ABS Plastic & soft grey fabric design cover.
Software & Сonnectivity
Computing unit
Custom-design low-power board including 240MHz Dual Core SOC, motor driver and magnetic sensor system.
Wireless connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n built-in (no gateway required).
Bluetooth 4.2 and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) for Slidemote control
Mobile apps
The Slide App is available for iOS and Android
Integrations & Voice control
See Integrations for a full overview of available integrations and our Open API
Add-ons & Forward compatibility
Slide includes a proprietary Data Port that supports future add-ons. This means Slide is ready for future physical upgrades to add new features or expand wireless connectivity options.
Slide compared to other products
*Hover on the row for more details
Slipwheel-based retrofit systems
(around since 2014)
Traditional motorized curtains
(around since the 1970s)
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Absence
Out-of-the-box functionality
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
Installation
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
Price
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
Strength
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
Retail availability
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
Scalability
Most people install it in under 30 minutes
Easy installation
Complex and confusing installation, track replacement
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