Bond / SKS-500
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The Bond Sidekick for Shades Gen 5 (SKS-500) is a battery-powered RF wall keypad that pairs directly with a motorized shade motor, without the maker's own remote. It has interchangeable 5-channel and 1-channel button sets and reports shade state to a Bond Bridge Pro.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | Current[1] |
| List price | $99[1] |
| Type | RF shade keypad[1] |
| Channels | 5-channel and 1-channel button sets[1] |
| Pairing | Pairs directly with the shade motor[1] |
| Battery life | 10 years, estimated at one shade cycle a day[1] |
| Mounting | Flush mount, with or without a workbox[1] |
| Bond Bridge Pro | Reports shade state to a Bond Bridge Pro[1] |
| Model code | SKS-500[1] |
These models differ from the Bond Sidekick for Shades Gen 5 only by length, color or region, so they share this page. Each is listed with its own details on the line page.
| Path | Requiresi | Locali | Features lost | Platformsi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proprietary + hub, needs HUB | Bond Bridge Pro, for shade state in the Bond Home app[1] | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Bond Sidekick for Shades Gen 5. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/bond-sidekick-for-shades-gen-5. Last checked 2026-10-20.