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We proudly announce that Sidekick for Shades, the universal shade remote, is now in its second generation. Now compatible with even more brands and shipped with interchangeable 1- and 5-channel button sets.
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For advanced users, Sidekick Gen 2 includes all the functionality previously released in Sidekick Scene Keypad: it can also be configured as a keypad to trigger actions via Bond Bridge Pro on any shade, ceiling fan, or compatible control system. See our website for details.