Motorization
Effortless Control at Your Fingertips
Bring convenience, comfort, and intelligent control to your windows with motorized solutions tailored to your home.
What is Motorization?
Motorized window treatments make it easy to adjust your shades, blinds, and draperies with the touch of a button. Whether you prefer a remote, wall control, smartphone, or voice command, you can effortlessly manage your windows throughout your home.
With options for individual windows, entire rooms, or multiple areas, motorization offers a simple, seamless way to bring greater convenience and control to your everyday routine.
Why Motorize?
Everyday Convenience
Adjust your window treatments without getting up, reaching behind furniture, or manually operating each shade. Motorization also makes tall, oversized, or otherwise difficult-to-access windows simple to operate.
Smart Scheduling
Set your shades to automatically adjust throughout the day based on your routine. Wake up with the sun or create the full theater experience without ever touching a button.
Enhanced Comfort
Automate your shades to help manage sunlight, temperature, and the overall feel of your home throughout the day. Reduce the heat from the afternoon sun before it reaches your thermostat.
Peace of Mind
Create routines that make your home feel lived-in - even when you're away. Cord-free operation also means fewer dangling cords for curious hands and paws to find.
Smart Home Integration
Works With the Way You Live
Your window treatments can become part of your connected home, allowing you to control them alongside other smart home devices.
The Brands Behind Your Shades
We offer motorization solutions from leading technology providers, giving you the flexibility to choose a system that fits your home, preferences, and existing smart-home setup.
- Somfy
- Lutron
- Rollease
- and more
How Your Shades Connect
Different motorization systems communicate with your home in different ways. Depending on the product and system selected, your window treatments may use wireless or wired communication technologies to connect with controls, hubs, and other devices.
- Z-Wave
- Zigbee
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Matter
- Radio Frequency (RF)
Working With Your Smart Home
Connect your window treatments with the smart-home ecosystem you already use. Depending on the motorization system, you may be able to control your shades alongside other connected devices throughout your home.
- Google Home
- Amazon Alexa
- Apple Home
- Philips Hue
- SmartThings
- Control4
- and more
Not sure which system is right for you? We'll help you find the right combination of motorization and smart-home technology for your home.
Automation & Scenes
With smart automation, your window treatments can do more than simply open and close. Create personalized scenes that adjust multiple shades at once to match the moment - bright and welcoming in the morning, comfortably shaded in the afternoon, or perfectly dimmed for movie night. With the right setup, your home can respond to your routine without you having to think about it.
Imagine Your Shades:
- Opening automatically in the morning
- Closing as the afternoon sun enters a room
- Lowering at sunset
- Creating the perfect atmosphere for movie night
- Opening when you arrive home, so your pet can see you coming
Motorization FAQs
Motorization adds convenience to any room, but it can be especially valuable for large windows, hard-to-reach areas, rooms with multiple shades, and homes with smart technology. It also allows you to automate everyday routines so your shades can adjust without requiring manual operation.
Not necessarily. Motorized window treatments are available with several power options, including battery-powered and hardwired systems. The best option depends on the product, window location, frequency of use, and whether electrical wiring is available. We'll help you determine the right solution for your project.
This depends on how your system is powered and controlled. Many motorized window treatments can still be operated with a dedicated remote or other local control when internet service is unavailable, while hardwired systems may be affected by a power outage. We'll explain how your selected system operates before installation.
Pricing varies depending on the window treatment, size, motor, power source, control system, smart-home integration, and other selections. We offer high-quality motorization options from multiple manufacturers, allowing us to recommend a solution suited to your project and priorities. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Battery life varies based on the motor, shade size, battery type, frequency of operation, and other factors. Some systems may require more frequent charging or battery replacement than others. We'll review the maintenance and power requirements of your selected system so you know what to expect.
Yes. Many systems allow multiple solutions to be grouped so you can control an entire room - or several areas of your home - at once. Depending on your system, groups can also be incorporated into automated scenes and schedules.
Our Process
From Selection to Setup
01 — Discussion
We learn about your windows, lifestyle, and goals.
02 — Product Selection
We help you choose the right window treatments and motorization system.
03 — Professional Installation
Your system is installed and configured specifically for your home.
04 — Personalized Setup
We walk you through operation and help you get everything working the way you want.
