In case you’re wondering why to consider getting motorized blinds and what some of your options are, you should keep reading to learn more about this great option.
Reasons Why To Get Motorized Blinds
Perhaps the main reason why we see people get motorized blinds is because of the convenience, and it is truly very convenient, especially if your blinds located in a hard-to-reach spot.
Being easy to use means you are more likely to open and close your blinds as the hours and seasons change, which helps you get the most use out of them. Furthermore, this increases the energy savings from your blinds. Not to mention scheduling the blinds to open and close automatically. This feature provides security. Motorized blinds set to change when you aren’t there can make it appear like someone is home even if your house is empty, which makes your home less of a target.
Types Of Motorizing Options
First of all, the motorization for blinds, controls the tilting of the vanes only. It does not lift and lower the blinds. If you want to completely open your shades, you may want a different option. We also offer cellular/honeycomb shades, roller shades, Roman shades and many more options.
Secondly, there are different power source options. Rechargeable battery-powered, standard battery powered, plug in A/C or having it hardwired into your building. Some options include adding a solar panel to increase battery life. This is good for high up, hard to reach windows.
Battery powered motorized blinds are popular. We have a brand with a battery life of 5-7 years! Hardwiring them requires an electrician is and is best to order when remodeling or construction is in process. When the walls are open and exposed for wiring.
Thirdly, there are a few different methods you can use to control your motorized blinds. For example, you can have a remote control or add a Smart Hub. The Smart Hub connects your blinds to a Smart Phone or computer. This will also allow you to connect to your home system (Alexa, Siri and others) to use voice commands or an app on your phone to open and close your blind and schedule them.
Important Considerations of Motorized Blinds
One consideration is the noise. At Budget Blinds, we partner with Lutron Shades so we can offer you the quietest motors on the market. However, quietest does not mean perfectly quiet. Therefore, you should consider if the noise would wake you up or if you have a baby that you really want to stay asleep!
Another important consideration is the different warranties. The motor itself often has a different warranty than the blinds they are paired with, which is certainly something you should note and depends on the brand of blinds and motors you choose to have us install.
