How Can I Automate My Motorized Shades?

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Elevate Your Lifestyle With Motorized Blinds and ShadesThat Anticipate Your Needs 

Motorized shades are a perfect solution for luxury homes with dozens of windows. At that point, it’s not practical to go to each window to manually open and close your window treatments. Instead, opt for shades you manage through apps, Amazon or Google Home voice commands, remote controls, or touchpads. Control one at a time or all of them simultaneously.

The result is a more comfortable, eco-conscious home with the perfect amount of natural light at any given time. When working with a professional, you take the benefits a step further by adding automation so your shades anticipate your needs without you lifting a finger. 

Below are some ways to automate shades in your New Orleans, LA, home. 

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Motorized Window Treatments Offer Beauty and Extreme Convenience

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Explore the Many Options in Motorized Shades

Motorized shades that open and close on command, on a schedule, or based on the temperature and intensity of the sun offer extreme convenience, managing daylight and privacy while saving energy and enhancing your home’s aesthetics. These whisper-quiet, precisely controlled window coverings come in every style and fabric imaginable, suited for every window in your home, and easily managed with custom-engraved in-wall keypads, touchscreens, remotes, and your voice.

At Acadian Home Theater & Automation, we partner with Hunter Douglas and Lutron, the world leader in automated lighting and shade control. Not only do these window treatments offer effortless control, but they also create the perfect light for any space, protect your home from harmful UV rays, and add a layer of security. 

Let's explore the many options in motorized shades and how they’re transforming homes in Tampa, FL.

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Why Motorized Shades Are a Must-Have Smart Home Upgrade

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No Other Technology Has Such an Immediate, Versatile Impact on Your Home

Do you want to add a spark to your home but don't know where to start? Transform your residence with motorized shades that boost your style and bring a plethora of lifestyle benefits with them. Have seamless control of beautiful shades, blinds, and drapes just as you want and even automate changes for a bigger impact. Explore how this simple upgrade will have a lasting effect on every corner of your Lafayette, LA home. 

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4 Ways You Can Take Advantage of Hidden Automation in Your Home

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Add the Benefits of Smart Home Technology Without the Clutter

Are you hesitant to add smart technology to your space because you worry it’ll ruin the interior design you worked so hard to achieve? Technology and design don't have to be rivals when you incorporate hidden automation features into your New Orleans, LA home.

You'll be able to enjoy seamless control, greater comfort and high-performance AV while avoiding the clutter usually associated with technology.

Below are some of the unique ways to ensure it flows seamlessly with your desired aesthetic.

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4 Transformative Smart Shading Scenes for Your Home

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Prepare Your Space for Anything with One Button-Press

We've talked before about the benefits of motorized shades, including added privacy and energy efficiency. Though these benefits are immediate with a standalone shading solution, there are a few reasons we recommend incorporating them with the rest of your smart home technology. You not only get more control options—including keypads and voice command—but you’ll be able to include them in your dedicated smart home scenes.

Unleash the real power of your motorized shades by saving your favorite settings for a wide range of applications and pulling them up instantly at the press of a button or at a scheduled time. Below are some of the most popular smart scenes you could incorporate in your Baton Rouge, LA, home, but the possibilities are practically endless!  

SEE MORE: How to Choose the Perfect Motorized Shades for Your Home

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How to Choose the Perfect Motorized Shades for Your Home

Embrace a Shading Solution That Fits Seamlessly with Your Lifestyle

There are few technology additions you can make to your Baton Rouge, LA home that will have a bigger immediate impact than motorized shades. In previous blogs, we've showcased how motorized shades help you conserve energy, streamline your daily routines, and protect your family's privacy. Despite their benefits, it's not always easy to figure out how to choose the right ones your space.

Unfortunately, many motorized shades on the market offer limited features and models. Some have the opposite problem—they advertise so many features that it’s hard to know which you need. To make things easier, we've highlighted some characteristics to look for when installing motorized shades. If you still have questions once you're done reading, one of our shading experts can advise you on the ideal solution for your space.

SEE MORE: 3 Reasons Motorized Shades Are Worth Your Investment

Enjoy Control Just the Way You Want it

The primary benefit of motorized shades is not having to rely on wands or cords to manage them. Though some low-end models just offer remote control, industry experts like Lutron provide a wide range of control options. It’s your choice to pull shades up and down using mobile apps, dedicated touchpads, elegant keypads or even voice commands. Or automate changes entirely using scheduled scenes that open shades at a given time each morning and close them when it’s time for bed. Use photo sensors that close blinds when a window is hit by direct sunlight to eliminate glare and heat gain.

Choose the Perfect Match for Your Décor

Relish in the benefits of motorized shades without sacrificing your décor with Lutron’s wide range of models and fabrics. Entry-level solutions usually only offer roller shades in a handful of colors. Revamp your lifestyle and décor with honeycomb shades, drapes, blinds, and more. All models come with custom color-matching options to ensure they fit seamlessly with the rest of your interior design.

Incorporate Wireless Solutions When Needed       

Not as flashy but just as important is figuring out if you want to go with wired or wireless shading. Even though wireless options are cheaper and easier to install, wired installations will always be more reliable. Not only are they easier to maintain—with no battery replacements needed—but they typically also include a wider range of model and control options.

However, there may be times when wireless options are the best option—especially if you’re adding shades to an existing space. Cutting down walls to integrate wiring is costly and invasive. Some windows may also be hard to reach with wires so a wireless option may be the only feasible solution. Add Lutron’s wireless Sivoia models which include drapes, shades and blinds.

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