Motorized window coverings are a luxury which you will enjoy when you are entertaining guests and when you are at home alone. Imagine having a party and impressing your friends by bringing down the shades with the touch of a button. After a long day, you can adjust your shades without having to get up from the sofa or leave the comfort of your bed. All you need is a handheld remote control. Some shades can be controlled by home automation systems such as Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Home.
In addition to convenience, motorized shades are also child-friendly. You no longer need to worry about children and pets getting tangled with the cords that traditional window shades may have. if you have high windows with hard to reach shades, motorization is the solution you are looking for. Gone are the days when you adjust the shades of a high window without the use of a stepping ladder or a hooked pole.
What is Needed for Motorized Shades?
All window coverings (blinds, shades, shutters, and drapes) can be motorized. What you need are:
Window coverings: First, choose the window covering you prefer (blinds, shades, shutters, drapes). Be sure to let the installer know that they will be motorized.
Power supply Second, choose how the window treatment will be powered: it can be battery-powered, solar-powered, plugged into an electrical outlet, or it can be hard-wired into the home’s electrical system.
Controller: Lastly, synchronize the motorized shades by programming the necessary information into the remote control or home automation system.
Need help? Q Blinds has served San Diego since 2007 and can answer all your questions about blinds, shades, and shutters. Please contact us to learn more about San Diego motorized shades, blinds and shutters. We offer complimentary in-home consultation: (844) 776-5884.