Some obvious benefits are ease of operation at hard to reach windows, eliminating child safety hazards and the practicality of push button control. Many of us wake up each morning and go from window to window reaching over furniture to open shades or draperies. Then at the end of the day we go though the same thing again. By motorizing, all the window coverings in a house can be opened or closed with a single remote control. If you vacation a timer will raise and lower them at set times just as if you were there.

Motorization integrates electrical products with window shades, draperies, roll shutters, awnings and patio covers. Several types of motorization are available including low voltage energy efficient motors, battery powered motors and heavy duty motors for larger window coverings. These are controlled by individual or group controls for wall switches, remote controls, programmable timers or wind and sun sensors. These can be integrated with home automation systems, TV remotes, or your computer system. Then you can raise or lower your window coverings with a long distance phone call. There are several design solutions for soffits, hidden pockets and wiring. Another customization option is the relatively new five year battery life motors for roller shades. This can be one of the most practical options because it eliminates the need for more costly electrical renovations. Home lighting control systems, used to control artificial light, can also be used to control natural light by adding motorized window coverings.

Sunscreen roller shades block the sun, not the view. These shades come in over seventy styles that offer up to 97% sun protection while retaining the view. Room darkening or light filtering roller shades, with hundred’s of colors to choose from, offer privacy and light control. Battery operated motorization is available for 1’’ or 2’’ blinds, vertical blinds, cellular shades and roller shades. Low voltage motorization is used for draperies, cellular, pleated, roller and grass shades, woven woods and sky light shades. For larger awnings, roman shades and draperies heavy duty motors are available.

Since motorization has become more reliable and less expensive it has joined home security, home theatre and other home automation products in popularity.