The ability to raise and lower your shades using a remote while you’re sitting on the couch or in another room, is one of the great luxuries to owning motorized blinds.

Do you have furniture that is causing your blinds to be hard to reach? Motorized blinds could be the solution! Being able to easily control your smart blinds with the click of a button on a remote or through a smartphone application, is guaranteed to add simplicity to your life.

Adding automation to your blinds allows for the ability to adjust your blinds without the need to meddle with cords or manually adjust each shade to your preferred limits. Motorized window coverings can be controlled via remote or smartphone application, allowing for easy adjustment of privacy and light.  The creative features are particularly beneficial for seniors or those with mobility challenges.

How does battery motorization work for window blinds?

Battery motorized blinds have a rechargeable battery that requires charging no more than 5 times a year! The battery needs to be charged every 3-5 months depending on the size of the blind and frequency of use.The charging cable is 15 ft long so it can easily reach a standard wall outlet. Allow the battery motor to charge for eight hours or overnight. 

What is hardwired motorization?

Hardwired motorized blinds are a constant and reliable power supply since they connect directly to your home's electrical supply. Unlike battery Motorization, this type of motor draws power directly to the electrical current. This eliminates having to charge the battery, ensures uninterrupted functionality. Hardwired motorization is ideal for very large windows where the high voltage 120V is needed. This type of motorization is a great option for those looking for low maintenance motorized window blinds!

When should a solar panel be added to battery motorization?

Upgrading your battery motorized window coverings by adding solar panels is great for keeping the motor charged for long periods of time, especially for windows that are high up or in hard-to-reach locations. If there is enough sun exposure in the window, it could eliminate the need for charging altogether. Not only is this option energy efficient, but has the combined benefits of a battery motor and a hardwired motor in one, when hardwire is not available. Comes with suspension brackets to ensure the most sun exposure to the panel. 

Deciding between a 1 channel remote, 5 channel remote or smartphone control?

The latest advancements in motorized blinds and shades technology are numerous, from standard handheld remotes and new innovations in smartphone technology. We offer both 1 channel and 5 channel remote controls. The 5 channel remote is a practical choice for controlling blinds, allowing you to program up to 5 motors at the touch of a button! This is ideal for rooms with several window coverings. The remote comes with a practical mount to keep the remote in easy access at all times.

For those who prefer a tech savvy option or would like to avoid misplacing a remote all together, the smartphone motorized blinds are the solution! A plus to using smartphone control is the ability to automatically adjust your blinds based on your daily routine and set your covering to open or close at schedule time. By upgrading to our Maxxlink Smart Wifi hub, you can also control your blinds via Amazon Alexa and Google Home as well as any Control4 home automation systems. When choosing this control option, it is recommended to get a back up handheld remote for use of guests or if your smartphone is not close at hand.