Yes, I had them in a former house and they work great. Mine were by Hunter Douglas and were battery operated. The battery packs - 9 of the AA batteries - would last about 18 months, and were not difficult to change, but we had to go up a ladder to reach the top of the blind. The movement would slow down as the batteries started to die.

Thanks so much for your comments! I'm a senior and I'm not sure about having to get up on a ladder to reach the top of the blind. I'm still going to look at them. :-)

This is such a timely thread for me, Marciasc. I'm so glad you brought it up! I was just talking to DH this past weekend about getting something for our kitchen windows. Although our views of the mountains behind us are drop dead gorgeous, at this time of the year especially, it is so incredibly bright in our kitchen that it's hard for me to work in there. Curtains are out, as I need whatever I put there to be easily accessible. And I don't want the view obstructed. But, remote-controlled shades sounds like they might be the perfect answer for me. I'm so glad you brought this up!

I hope to start looking soon and I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks for your comments. I hope some others will give their opinions.