Imagine having control of your window treatments at your fingertips! Smart blinds and motorized window treatments can add convenience and a touch of affordable luxury to your home. Automatic blinds installation and costs vary per window, depending on the window size, style, and features you choose.) Real estate agents highly recommend high-quality smart window treatments because they not only make your life easier and your home cozier, but also can increase your home’s resale value!
What makes motorized shades and blinds the preferred choice?
Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation blinds bring high-tech convenience while adding stylish, sleek automatic window shades. You can control your shades with a tap of a button, through voice commands, or on a set schedule, making life easier and more comfortable.
Home automation and scheduling
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Nighttime and morning scheduling Smart blinds can be set to open or close automatically at specific times or based on sunlight or temperature, so you can enjoy nighttime privacy and wake up with the morning sun without lifting a finger.
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Remote control while you’re away You can make it look like someone’s home or close any blinds you might have forgotten while you’re away. And it’s perfect for letting your houseplants or pets enjoy the sun without worrying about leaving your blinds open at night.
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Convenient, time-saving room automationNo more hassle adjusting each window treatment or those hard-to-reach skylights! You can control one or all of them with just a tap of your finger.
Hands-free voice operation accessibility
PowerView® automation integrates seamlessly with your home automation systems, making it incredibly easy to enjoy your motorized blinds. It’s particularly helpful for those with disabilities, or if you like having all your smart home devices connected in one convenient spot. Below, you’ll find a list of some of the available smart home integrations:
- Amazon Alexa
- Google Home
- Apple HomeKit
- Bluetooth devices
Cordless pet and child safety
Some motorized blinds and shades are the perfect cordless option to keep your kids and pets safe from any potential harm.
Increased energy efficiency
You can set your blinds to open and close automatically during the day or at specific temperatures, which helps save energy and keeps your home comfy.
Increased home value
When you’re building, renovating, or updating your old windows, spending a bit extra on quality smart blinds is worth it. They make your home more comfortable and convenient, and they can even help increase its value if you ever decide to sell.
Easy installation
Most automated blinds and shades with wireless batteries are extremely easy to install and require minimal maintenance. However, specific situations, like the ones listed below, suggest professional installation:
- Connections to your home’s power supply
- Complex smart home integrations
- Installation of large or high windows
- Multiple blinds/shades for an entire home
- Custom or high-end blinds/shades with precise measurements
No matter your situation, Avalon can take care of it for you! You’ll save time and rest easy knowing a professional will handle your investment.
Explore the best motorized blinds and automatic window shade styles
Applause® Honeycomb Shades with PowerView® Motorization
Offers energy-efficient double-cell construction for a perfect room ambiance all day long.
Designer Roller Shades with PowerView® Motorization
These minimalist motorized roller shades offer a clean, versatile, and premium style.
Duette® Duolite® with PowerView® Motorization
Choose energy-efficient motorized blackout blinds that easily control your room’s temperature.
Duette® Honeycomb Shades with PowerView® Motorization
Gently filters light during the day and serves as automatic blackout shades at night.
Everwood® Alternative Wood Blinds with PowerView® Motorization
Unlike motorized wood blinds, this alternative offers classic wood-like beauty that lasts.
Luminette® Privacy Sheers with PowerView® Motorization
Vertical motorized blinds for sliding glass doors, large areas of glass, and other vertical uses.
Pirouette® Window Shadings with PowerView® Motorization
Provides a bold and modern alternative to the traditional look and feel of fabric shades.
Silhouette® Window Shadings with PowerView® Motorization
Maximize your view-through to the outdoors with these smart blinds for windows.
Vignette® Roman Shades with PowerView® Motorization
Roman shades feature consistent folds and no exposed rear cords, keeping windows uncluttered and safer.
Installing motorized blinds and shades
At Avalon Flooring, every Hunter Douglas window treatment is custom crafted to ensure a flawless fit, so precise measurements are key. If you opt for our professional window treatment installation service, our experts will measure your windows at no charge, guaranteeing a perfect fit.
Prefer to measure at home? Before you begin, decide whether you want an inside or outside mount for your window treatments.
How to measure for smart blinds and motorized shades
Step 1: Download and print our Room Sketch Sheet.
Step 2: Sketch or list each window in your project to keep your measurements organized.
Step 3 (Inside Mount): Using a steel tape measure, record the width and height inside the window frame.
Step 3 (Outside Mount): Using a steel tape measure, measure the width and height from the outermost edges of the window frame.
Frequently asked questions
How do motorized blinds work?
PowerView® smart blinds are automatic window treatments powered by batteries. The battery pack is cleverly concealed behind the head rail, ensuring that nothing can damage your fabulous shades or blinds. These high-tech blinds can automatically adjust, creating the perfect ambiance anytime. You can easily control your window treatments using a convenient remote control or even through a handy app on your smartphone!
How much are electric blinds?
Electric blinds vary in price due to the window size, type of blind or shade, or features you choose per window. The costs differ based on the window size, type of blind or shade, and the features you choose.Are motorized blinds battery-operated?
Most motorized blinds are battery-operated. However, heavier and larger-sized blinds may benefit from using a hard-wired connection to your home power source. That way, you’ll have a consistent power source and won’t drain the battery as quickly.
Are motorized shades worth it?
In the long run, motorized shades are a worthwhile consideration. Despite the higher initial cost, you’ll reap the benefits of:
- Easy automated controls for light and privacy
- Energy savings
- Smart home integration
- Sleek and modern window treatments
- Potential for increased resale value
How do you install motorized blinds?
Some battery-operated motorized blinds are a breeze to install. Our professional staff can help you determine if self-installation is the right choice or if your situation is more complex and may benefit from professional installation. Here’s how to get started:
Measure the window to ensure the correct size Ask your sales rep about installation
