How Do Motorised Blinds Work?
Let’s get straight into this… How do motorised blinds work you ask? Motorised blinds are opened and closed by a small, motorised unit that turns the bar that the blind is attached to. The motors are extremely efficient and use minimal power to operate.
These motors are powered in one of two ways. You can either attach them up to your mains supply or use rechargeable batteries. Both options are great, it just depends on your preference!
A mains power supply option is ideal for new build or extension scenarios, as the wiring can be installed during the build to accommodate the blinds. If you’d rather not wire them up to your mains, rechargeable blinds are perfect. Battery-powered blinds are completely wireless, and the batteries can be removed and installed easily within the blind shaft itself.
Control Options
In today’s world, we know it’s not a one size fit’s all scenario when it comes to how we choose to use technology. So why would it be any different with your blinds?
When you choose motorised blinds, you’ll have not one, not two, not three… but four options for how you open and close them!
Option one is via a wall switch. Just like a light switch, wall switches can be used to control a single or a group of blinds at the touch of a button.
Option two is a remote control. If getting up and pressing a wall switch is not convenient enough for you, we have remote controls available for operating your motorised blinds. Just like a TV remote, but with fewer buttons - you’ll choose from several different remote styles depending on how much you need the remote to do!
The third option is to link your blinds up to your smart home hubs such as Google Home or Alexa. It’s a simple ‘Alexa open the blinds’ in the morning and off you go!
Option four is the newest control option and we can see it becoming the most popular of the four! Operate your blinds via your smartphone app, no matter where in the world you are! This is a great option for many reasons including home security and convenience, just to name a couple.
Why Choose Motorised Blinds?
Because let’s face it, we’d all like our lives to be that little bit easier, wouldn’t we? Motorised blinds will help it to be just that, a little bit easier. Everything is operated by technology these days. Your music, your heating, maybe even your hoover! Operating your blinds should be just as simple.
Step into the modern world and bring motorisation to your home! Not only do they look the part, but motorised blinds also come with a long list of benefits for you to love…
What Are the Benefits of Motorised Blinds?
1) Ease and Luxury
Before mentioning any of the functional benefits, a huge benefit of motorised blinds is the ease and added luxury they’ll bring to your life!
2) Virtually Silent
Motorised blinds are surprisingly silent! You’ll be able to open and close them without any unnecessary noise and disturbance.
3) Cordless
Say goodbye to unsightly cords and hooks and say hello to motorised blinds. Enjoy fuss-free, cord-free blinds that look neat and tidy.
4) Child Safety
Because of their cordless nature, motorised blinds with electrical operation means there will be no need to worry about young children getting tangled within the cords.
6) Plenty of Styles
The motorised technology is available across a wide range of blind styles and designs, so you’ll have plenty to choose from
5) Added Home Security
Thanks to modern technology you can operate your blinds wherever you are! Using your smartphone app, you’ll be able to open and close your blinds even when you’re not home. Or, to make it even easier, you can programme them in advance to open and close at a specific time of the day. The perfect security feature to make it look like you are home!
7) Thermal Efficiency
By having your blinds programmed to open and close at certain times of the day, you’ll benefit from better home efficiency. That, in turn, means lower energy bills; something that is very important in today’s world of rising energy costs!
What Styles of Motorised Blinds are Available?
Our motorised blinds are available in a wide range of styles! You’ll have your pick of allusion, panel, pleated, vision, roller, perfect fit, and vertical blinds. All of which come with a wide range of colour and fabric options to suit every interior.
Do you fancy adding motorisation to your home? Book your free home consultation today! We’ll bring a wide range of samples, talk you through your options and advise you on the best choice for your requirements. We’ll also measure your windows whilst we’re there!
