Why Motorized Blinds and Window Treatments?
Wake With Daylight
Start your day naturally with motorized blinds that open on your schedule. Set timers or routines to let in soft morning light without lifting a finger.
Control From Anywhere & Connect Smart Home
Take full control of your window coverings from anywhere using your smartphone or remote.
Tall Windows Made Easy
No cords, no hassle. Motorization makes it easy to operate hard-to-reach or oversized windows with precision and ease.
Motorized Blinds for Smarter, Easier Living
Motorized blinds are transforming the way homeowners control light, privacy, and comfort. With SelectBlinds motorization, you get a seamless blend of style, convenience, and smart home technology designed to simplify everyday living.
Effortless Control at Your Fingertips
One of the biggest benefits of motorized window coverings is effortless control. Adjust your blinds with a remote, smartphone, or voice assistant without ever leaving your seat. Whether you are lowering shades to reduce glare or raising them to enjoy natural light, smart shades give you precise control at any time of day.
Improve Energy Efficiency
Motorized blinds also help improve energy efficiency throughout your home. By scheduling your window coverings to open and close at specific times, you can keep rooms cooler during hot afternoons and warmer during colder months. This added insulation can help reduce energy usage while keeping your home more comfortable year round.
Safer, Cleaner Design
Safety is another major advantage. Motorized window treatments eliminate the need for cords, making them a safer option for homes with children and pets. At the same time, they create a clean, uncluttered look that enhances any space.
Smart Home Integration
Smart home integration takes convenience even further. SelectBlinds motorized blinds can connect with popular smart home systems, allowing you to automate routines or control your shades with simple voice commands. Set your blinds to open in the morning, close at sunset, or adjust throughout the day without thinking about it. Take a look at our SelectConnect Bridge.
Perfect for Hard-to-Reach Windows
Motorization is also ideal for hard to reach windows. Tall windows, skylights, and large glass doors can be difficult to operate manually. With motorized blinds, you can control every window in your home with ease, no matter the size or location.
A Modern, Premium Upgrade
Finally, motorized blinds add a modern, premium feel to your space. They combine advanced functionality with custom design, giving you window treatments that look as good as they perform.
Upgrade to Motorized Convenience
Upgrade your home with SelectBlinds motorized blinds and experience the benefits of smarter, more convenient window coverings designed for the way you live.
FAQs about Motorization
Motorized blinds are raised and lowered by a battery-powered motor. They can be controlled through various methods, such as remote controls, motorized wands, or smartphones.
The remote control and motorized wand are both battery operated; however, the remote will need its batteries replaced while the motorized wand batteries can be recharged with a charger bought at time of purchase. The SelectConnect Bridge must be plugged in at all times to work.
No, retrofitting is not available at this time. You will have to order new blinds with a motorization upgrade to replace your existing window treatments.
Yes, the SelectConnect Bridge is compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri Shortcuts and SmartThings. Plus, it works with many custom home integration systems, like Control4, Savant and Creston.
Certain automated blinds offer an Eve MotionBlinds™ Motorization upgrade that is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Crestron, Savant and Control4.
The lifespan can vary depending on the quality and usage, but on average, automatic window blinds can last for several years. Regular maintenance and care can extend their lifespan.
The charge of the battery typically lasts 6 - 12 months, depending on the frequency of use.
The level of noise produced by motorized blinds can vary. When it’s being used, it should be no louder than the humming of other household appliances.
No, you should not operate motorized window shades manually because it can potentially damage its internal mechanisms.
Regular dusting and cleaning of the blinds are recommended. Additionally, it's important to check the batteries to recharge or replace them (if applicable).
A Motorized Lift will be an option under Lift Styles if it is available for that product. SelectBlinds offers motorization for a variety of window treatments, like cellular blinds, dual shades, wood blinds, and skylights.