# UBlockout
> UBlockout is the ultimate solution for better sleep. The Ultimate Blackout Shade is the number one choice for 100% blackout blinds, allowing you to have ultimate control over your sleep environment. Turn day into night and make sleep - the foundation of life, productivity and relationships - your superpower.

Our patented channel system and light-seal fabric creates a complete barrier around your window, blocking every ray of external light. Enjoy deep, uninterrupted rest. Perfect for parents, kids, shift-workers and anyone who struggles to get the sleep they need. No light leaks, no compromises. 100% blackout - guaranteed, or your money back.

## Features

The Ultimate Blackout Shade's key features include:
- **100% blackout guarantee**: experience 100% blackout, for better sleep, style and comfort - guaranteed.
- **Award-winning design**: Winner of the 2024 SleepTech® Award from the National Sleep Foundation.
- **Patented blackout system**: advanced, patented channel system and light-seal fabric creates a complete barrier for no light leak.
- **Made in Dallas, TX**: custom-made to your measurements with American Aluminum.
- **Cordless & safe for kids**: all cords and strings are completely encased for ultimate child and pet safety.
- **Manual, Motorised & Smart Options**: upgrade your manual shade to motorized or Smart with our SmartHub, any time.

## Locations
UBlockout ships to the United States, including continental USA, Alaska, Hawaii and US territories. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship to FPO/APO.

## Shipping
We offer free shipping to the mainland USA, for shade orders where both width and height are under 90". Shipping outside of the mainland USA will incur a fee, calculated at checkout.

## Payment options
- **HSA/FSA**: UBlockout products are now available to purchase using Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) through our partnership with Flex payment processing.
- **Credit Cards**: We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit cards and debit cards.
- **Flexible Payment Plans**: We offer flexible payment plans with Affirm and Afterpay.

## Main Navigation Links
- [Home](/): Overview of UBlockout and our award-winning product
- [Measuring](/help-center/measuring): Complete guides for measuring your windows for the perfect fit
- [Installation](https://get.ublockout.com/installation): How to install our Ultimate Blackout Shade, with videos and tutorials for success
- [Ultimate Blackout Shade](/ultimate-blackout-shade): Product page with features, get a quick quote, reviews and comparisons to other shades on the market
- [Motion Sensor Night Light](/motion-sensor-night-light): A red-light motion sensor night light, 100% blue-light free
- [Motorization Upgrade](/motorization-upgrade): Upgrade your manual shades any time to motorized
- [Remote](/remote): Pair your motorized shades with our remote for effortless control
- [SmartHub](/smart-hub): With a SmartHub, operate your shades hands-free, via a mobile device or voice commands using Google Home, Alexa, HomeKit, SmartThings, IFTTT and Siri.
- [Get a Pro](/https://get.ublockout.com/get-a-pro): Get professional measure and install services
- [Support](/help-center): Frequently asked questions, support articles, troubleshooting guides and warranty details

## Window Suitability
- [Window Suitability](https://get.ublockout.com/window-suitability): Discover if UBlockout is a perfect fit for your space.

## Contact
- [Contact us](/help-center/contact-us): Reach out for expert support

## Social Media
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ublockout): UBlockout's Facebook page for product news and previews.
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ublockout/): UBlockout's Instagram page, for reviews, partner collaborations, product videos and photos, product showcases and more.
- [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@ublockout): UBlockout's Tiktok page, for reviews, partner co, product features, partner collaborations, installation walkthroughs and more.

## Sitemap
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