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You’ve Come To The Right Place for Motorized Shades
Choosing a smart shading solution from a Somfy Expert is a guarantee of quality that certifies both performance and reliability and demonstrates the joint commitment of Shade Zone Blinds and the worldwide leader in motorized and connected interior window coverings.
Why Customers Love Motorization
Convenience
Control your Automated Blinds with the push of a button (or let automatic sensors and timers do all the work).
Safety
Protect your privacy by easily lowering Motorized Shades via your cell phone or an automatic timer from anywhere in Vancouver or the World
Energy Efficiency
Save on energy bills by scheduling Automated Blinds to close during the hottest part of summer days or to open during sunny winter afternoons.
Security
Turn on vacation mode in your Tahoma Bridge app and your Motorized Shades will move automatically. You’ll look like you’re still at home - even while you’re on the beach or enjoying a day out in Vancouver.
Maximize the Space in Your Home
Make hard-to-reach window treatments easy to control. Somfy’s motorization solutions completely eliminate the need for cords. Get Automated Blinds installed by our experts ShadeZone Blinds in Vancouver area.
Protect Your Furniture & Floors
By setting your Automated Blinds on a timer, you can make sure everything is shaded during the brightest parts of the day. The Motorized Shades will help with light control on a set schedule.
Motorization & Integration of Window Treatment
Types of Motorized Blinds
- Roller Shades: These are one of the most popular types of motorized blinds. The motor can raise and lower the shades at the touch of a button or through automated scheduling.
- Venetian or Horizontal Blinds: Motorized versions can adjust the angle of the slats, allowing you to control the amount of light entering the room.
- Vertical Sheer Blinds: Typically used for large windows or patio doors, these can be automated to open and close.
- Cellular Shades: Also known as honeycomb shades, they are available with motorized features and are known for their energy efficiency.
- Roman Shades: Can be motorized to lift and fold in a pleated design when raised.
- Drapery: Can have a motorized track system that would draw in split or one way stack.
Blinds & Shades Motor Types
- AC Motors: Common in larger, heavier applications. They are wired into the home or commercial space power system and are more powerful.
- DC Motors: Typically used for smaller or lighter window treatments. These are quieter, more energy-efficient, also could be hardwired into the home low voltage system if the space is already pre-wired
- Battery-Powered Motors: These are ideal for situations where wiring is difficult or undesirable. Built-in Rechargeable, Solar Powered or disposable batteries power the motor.
- Digital Motors: Commonly used in a space where two way communication is required with a home integration system, this is more of an advanced system that could be customized.
Control Options
- Wired Wall Switches: Simple and easy to use; this option requires a direct connection to the motor via a wired system.
- Remote Control: A handheld device that allows you to adjust your blinds from anywhere within the range of the motor.
- Smartphone/Tablet App: Most modern motorized blinds come with apps that allow remote control via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
- Voice Control: Integration with smart home systems like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit allows for hands-free control using voice commands.
- Smart Home Automation: Can be set to open or close based on time, light sensors, or even weather conditions.
Advanced Features
- Z-Wave / Zigbee Integration: Some systems integrate with these protocols for smart home compatibility, enabling advanced automation options like sensor-based control.
- Solar Powered Motors: Eco-friendly systems that can be used in places with good natural sunlight to power the blinds.
- Sensors: Light and temperature sensors can be integrated to automatically adjust the blinds based on the environment.
- Multi-Room Control: If you have multiple windows with motorized blinds, they can be linked together for synchronized movement or customized per room.
Smart Integration for your system
SMART HOME
Somfy’s motorization solutions integrate with many of the largest home brands. With a Somfy Smart Home, you’re always in control of your Automated Blinds and energy.
CONTROLS
With the Somfy myLink™, you can easily control your Motorized Shades, Automated Blinds, awnings, shutters, and screens from your mobile device.
SENSORS
Our motorization solutions can activate according to schedule settings, temperature and weather changes, and more! See our Motorized Shades experts for more details.
The TaHoma switch can control up to 60 Somfy Zigbee products and 40 channels of Radio Technology Somfy (RTS) motorized products. The TaHoma app enables users to setup and configure their products, and access their smart shading from anywhere.
Simplify your life with Motorized Shades
Create your own scenes on the Automated Blinds app
Times events that fit your schedule and lifestyle daily
"Hey Google" open my living room shades.” Through Somfy Tahoma Motorized Shades App, easily connect your Automated Blinds, shades, awning, and more with any smart devices as well as 3rd parties smart home services like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Siri, IFTTT, and more integration systems.