The shades are nice, however they are not for operating...
The shades are nice, however they are not for operating skylights as described. You'll have to make a jamb to install the shade. A bit of extra work. The directions are a joke. I suggest placing them on a table and figuring out they go together before standing on a ladder with tools in hand.
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Sep 4, 2018
The shade itself is a great product, the price is reasonable. The only negative , and it's a bit ...
The shade itself is a great product, the price is reasonable. The only negative , and it's a bit important , is the instructions . They are not clear and the there is no text to guide the installer. If you're relatively handy you'll be able to install correctly but if you're not , it'll be a bit of a challenge.
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Recommended
Aug 28, 2018
Blinds are well made and easy to install. (Caveat: you...
Blinds are well made and easy to install. (Caveat: you may need a second person to hold the blinds during installation. My husband tried to do it alone and the blind slipped and cracked. Our fault.) The instructions are clear. The blind really does darken the room, which is excellent. Grade: A.
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Aug 7, 2018
Perfect fit, easy to. Install. Wish it came with a...
Perfect fit, easy to. Install. Wish it came with a wand to open and close the blind.
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Jul 24, 2018
Just what I needed. Straightforward installation and clean, trim,...
Just what I needed. Straightforward installation and clean, trim, finished look. It’s unfortunately that tp purchase the three I needed cost me $450.00 but, hopefully they will last forever.
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Jul 24, 2018
First off we have 5 Velux skylights with shades that...
First off we have 5 Velux skylights with shades that are outstanding quality. Recently we purchased 4 each Velux 2 x 4 ft skylights with blackout shades. Quality of skylights is outstanding, but the Velux room darkening shades cannot be opened/closed due to broken pole attachment on shades.
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Response from VELUXCustomerServiceTeamJul 24, 2018
Hi Charles. Please contact VELUX directly about this issue. I am sure that we can find a resolution to this problem.
Verified Purchase
Jul 17, 2018
This was easy to install and really makes a difference...
This was easy to install and really makes a difference temperature-wise on our second floor. I'd definitely recommend it.
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1 found this review helpful
Jul 11, 2018
wonderful product
these blinds are fantastic. they make the skylight so much more functional and energy efficient.
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Customer review from whyskylights.com
Jul 10, 2018
Assembly was a bit tricky on this item, and my...
Assembly was a bit tricky on this item, and my husband isn’t exactly what I would call “handy” but he was able to get this new shade installed. What a difference this shade makes! It replaced a Velux light filtering shade, and now my son’s bedroom is dark as night even on a very hot and sunny day.
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1 found this review helpful
Jul 10, 2018
Great quality, 10min install...
Great quality, 10min install
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Jul 2, 2018
Easy to install. It is a little more 80s then i would like, but it does the job.
Easy to install. It is a little more 80s then i would like, but it does the job.
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Jun 27, 2018
easy to install...
easy to install
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Verified Purchase
Jun 27, 2018
easy to install...
easy to install
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Jun 20, 2018
I am very happy with this solar powered shade so...
I am very happy with this solar powered shade so far. My 4646 skylights are on a part of the ceiling that is about 14' - 16' high, so it was easiest to install these shades from above. I do feel the required bracket accessory is silly-expensive and really should have come with the window itself.
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Jun 13, 2018
Perfect fit to the window. My window has some trim around it which made the installation a littl...
Perfect fit to the window. My window has some trim around it which made the installation a little more challenging but I got it in. Looks custom.
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Recommended
Jun 12, 2018
I bought 4 of these blinds ($168.00 each) for the FCM 2246 skylights that I had installed in 201...
I bought 4 of these blinds ($168.00 each) for the FCM 2246 skylights that I had installed in 2011. When the installation instructions made no sense, I called VELUX. They informed me that I needed an adapter kit ($128 each) for each skylight. I agreed and asked how they were to be installed, and why didn't their website mention this. They then informed me that the adapter kits had to be installed from the outside which meant that the skylights would have to be removed. Funny that their website did not mention this either. I measured the interior skylight recesses in my home and determined that I could fabricate a frame to mount the blinds directly (without the adapter kits). The only thing I needed was the magic "clips that go click" which the website said came mounted on the FCM 2246. Wrong again! They do not come with the skylights. They did agree to send me 4 sets of the magic "clips that go click". I can now modify and mount those to my custom frame and go from there.
These blind kits are attractive and the blinds themselves are white, but the website fails to mention that all of the other parts have an aluminum finish. Why not white?
Hint...not everyone using your website is a contractor. Fortunately, I have the skills to make this work. I should have just hired a blind company to custom make something for me.
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Response from VELUXCustomerServiceTeamJun 13, 2018
We do apologize for your negative experience with installing new blinds on your skylights. Your feedback is very valuable and will be forwarded both to our website design team and customer service team. This will allow us to work on adding clarification to our website and ensure our customer service team has all of the information they need regarding blind installation on our FCM skylights. We hope that you are enjoying your new blind now that it has been successfully installed.
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4 found this review helpful
Jun 6, 2018
We bought this shade in white and I was worried...
We bought this shade in white and I was worried it wouldn’t be room darkening due to the light color but it blocks out a lot of light. It was pretty easy to install and opens/closes smoothly. Look carefully at the product listing because the shades for VS M06 and FS M06 are not the same size.
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Jun 5, 2018
The VELUX Mannual Room Darkening Skylight Blinds were easy to...
The VELUX Mannual Room Darkening Skylight Blinds were easy to install and work fantastic.I would highly recommend them.
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Jun 3, 2018
We were surprised that the white blinds have silver trim....
We were surprised that the white blinds have silver trim. During the daylight you cannot tell the difference but in the evening/night you can see where the valance and tracks are silver.
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May 17, 2018
I agree with other reviewers in you should watch the video. It took some fussing to get the side...
I agree with other reviewers in you should watch the video. It took some fussing to get the side tracks in place. It was frustrating having to spend so much time on a ladder. Overall, product performs as designed and we are beyond happy to have the ability to block out the sun that was roasting us in our own bed!
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DIY
Verified Purchase
Recommended
May 9, 2018
Outstanding Skylight Blind very easy to install and fit perfectly. Any questions answered by Ve...
Outstanding Skylight Blind very easy to install and fit perfectly. Any questions answered by Velux associates immediately and professionally..
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Recommended
Apr 11, 2018
Looks professional. Almost completely darkens rhe room. Very easily installed. A quality product....
Looks professional. Almost completely darkens rhe room. Very easily installed. A quality product. Recommend ordering the pull down handle with it if out of reach.
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Recommended
1 found this review helpful
Apr 3, 2018
Easy to install and very nice looking. It blocks...
Easy to install and very nice looking. It blocks the direct sunlight while still let light through. I hope it will also prevent overheating on the 3rd floor in the summer months. Highly recommended.
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Mar 20, 2018
It was easy to assemble, But I definitely feel...
It was easy to assemble, But I definitely feel like these are overpriced. They kind of have a captive audience.
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1 found this review helpful
Mar 13, 2018
Only reduced light by about 30%...
Only reduced light by about 30%
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Mar 7, 2018
Nice, elegant, charge during the day and work even at night time (if the moonlight is disturbing ...
Nice, elegant, charge during the day and work even at night time (if the moonlight is disturbing your sleep).
Highly recommend them.
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Verified Purchase
Recommended
Dec 7, 2017
Very Nice Shade, filters glare well.Remote pairs easily with Skylight...
Very Nice Shade, filters glare well.Remote pairs easily with Skylight touchscreen Shade is not as easy to install as directions describe. Velux has amazing customer support.
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Oct 24, 2017
Great product !!!...
Great product !!!
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Verified Purchase
Oct 24, 2017
Arrived quickly and installation was not complicated. It will...
Arrived quickly and installation was not complicated. It will be interesting to see how long the solar collector lasts. So far two thumbs up!!
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1 found this review helpful
Sep 29, 2017
Lets in more light than I expected. Stops an inch...
Lets in more light than I expected. Stops an inch before the top and in inch before the bottom. Need to press the button again.
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Response from VELUXCustomerServiceTeamOct 3, 2017
We regret that your Blind is not functioning properly. You should not have to press the button to complete the cycle. It would be advantageous for you to contact our Technical Team direct at 1-800-888-0361. A skilled Representative will be able to troubleshoot and assist as they deem necessary. Please call soon; we are eager for you to receive the full experience of this wonderful product. Thank you for choosing VELUX!