Remote control operation provides convenience and comfort allowing complete control of your blinds without having to physically operate them yourself – automation takes this one step further.

Unlocking the ability to operate your Roller Blinds via smartphone, voice control or even a 3rd party home-automation system, the benefits of home automation and Roller Blind integration can include:

• Reduced energy consumption
  Control heating, cooling and lighting through window coverings, thermostats, air-conditioners, fans and lights. Home-automation allows each device to work individually or together based on user preferences or external conditions.
  
  
• Convenience
  Automatically carry out routine tasks that would be performed on a daily basis, whereby at the press of a single button when leaving the house - the lights will switch off, blinds come down and security system is activated.
  
  
• Comfort
  Co-ordinate your lights to dim, blinds to draw, and the air conditioner to turn on at your preferred temperature setting the perfect ambience for your room with the press of a button.
  
  
• Security
  Configure the home automation system to give the illusion someone is home by having your lights turn on/off as well as having your blinds open & close while on holidays.

Our Roller Blinds offer two key automation systems, Somfy automation and PowerView automation. Both world-leading, what one is right for you will be based on your automation goals and integration needs. 

Somfy® automation

Somfy automation allows you to connect multiple products in and around the home using one remote control or phone application. With hard-wired and wireless rechargeable battery motor options, Somfy allows you to control your blinds via remote control, home automation, phone/tablet application or even voice control, ensuring there is an operating option that will work for every application.

• The trusted name in motorisation
  Somfy offers a range of Sonesse ultra-quiet motors. Sonesse motors use patented technology to dampen noise and vibration to deliver a new standard in acoustic control. The Sonesse range is available in both wired technology and RTS radio technology motors.
  
  
• Wire-free
  Somfy Wire-free motors allow you to retrofit your roller blinds without the requirement of a direct power source. With a rechargeable battery option, charging these when required becomes simple.
  
  
• Somfy® Connexoon
  The perfect option for anyone to connect and control their blinds using Smartphones, Tablets or iPad. Connexoon gives you the freedom to control your blinds from anywhere Wi-Fi is available. Control of up to 20 products or 20 groups of products, with the ability to set products on a timed event and create scenarios with IFTTT functionality!
  
  
• Voice Control
  Control blinds the easy way – using your voice. Program your blinds for the convenience of operating these with a simple command using Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and other device options.

PowerView® automation

PowerView is all about personalised control and whilst you can’t be in control of the environment outside you can be in control of your home on the inside. With the remote control module, you can control shades individually or in groups from within your home. PowerView allows you to take control of your window furnishings from anywhere at any time wtih the app, giving you complete control on the go.

The PowerView ‘Scenes’ function allows you to optimise your blinds through personalised position settings for every room in the house and store them in the PowerView Hub. This means you can open and close the shades, either locking in the heat over the cold winter months or blocking out the heat during the lovely summer months. It’s a cost-effective way to optimise your home’s energy efficiency and minimises the electricity bill. Better for the environment as well.

Another key feature of the PowerView is having the ability to create the right ambience and mood for your home. Having scene settings with names for your perfect setting like ‘Date Night’ or ‘Movie Night’ can be a great way to get cosy with your loved one.

Talk to the experts.

If you want to find out more about our Roller Blind range, our expert network of dealers is always on hand to answer your questions. Book a consultation today and experience the difference for yourself.