NATIVE ZIGBEE – Pair E-Wands directly to third party Zigbee hubs, (compatible with Amazon Echo Plus and compatible with Samsung SmartThings). Use the CPC Bridge (Sold Separately) to use the MyCurtains app and integrate with Google Home, Amazon Echo, IFTTT, etc. 3.Motorize/Automate the tilt of blind slats. E-Wands retrofit onto existing horizontal blinds and wand-tilt vertical blinds. MUST USE TILT CONVERTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) TO CONVERT CORD TILT HORIZONTAL BLINDS. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CORD OR CHAIN TILT VERTICAL BLINDS. 4.These E-Wands are Gen 2 Hybrid with both FM and Zigbee communication. The included remote control is FM and can be paired to the E-Wands directly. The E-Wands can be added to or create a Zigbee mesh network for integration. 5.Each E-Wand uses (6) AA Alkaline Batteries (included). INSERT BATTERIES POSITIVE END FIRST. The Hybrid E-Wand is an integratable wireless, retrofit solution for blind slat motorization on horizontal slatted blinds and wand tilt vertical blinds with a multitude of control methods including manual control, remote control, grouping capabilities, automated movement through integrated light and temperature sensors. Use the CPC Bridge (not included in this starter kit) for app control and voice integration with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. Hybrid E-Wands can be paired directly to third party native Zigbee hubs like Amazon Echo Plus. This package includes three white E-Wands, batteries, all mounting accessories, and a remote control (CPC bridge not included).