RYSE develops innovative window-covering solutions that blend intelligence with simplicity. The company's first product, Gear, was launched as a smart device that motorizes and automates existing window shades in minutes. Named the 2017 Motorized Product of the Year by the Consumer Technology Association, Gear is compatible with a variety of window shades and allows you to control and schedule your shades from the comfort of your phone. RYSE took all the feedback on AXIS Gear and put it into RYSE SmartShades, a next-generation smart shading solution launching in 2021. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, RYSE is on a mission to transform the window shade industry with smart and simple technology.

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