Why Choose Smart Shades?
Smart shades integrate with your routines to manage light, privacy, and heat gain automatically. Set scenes to open and close at sunrise or bedtime, or control each window individually. With reliable motors and refined fabrics, they feel premium from day one.
Blinds Chalet offers motorized blinds that combine modern technology with everyday convenience. With the push of a button or through smart home integration, you can raise, lower, or tilt your blinds without cords. Perfect for hard-to-reach windows, tall ceilings, or anyone seeking a cleaner, more luxurious look, remote control blinds make managing light and privacy effortless.
Our electric window blinds are available in a wide range of styles and fabrics, including light filtering, blackout, and energy-efficient options. Motorization is a popular upgrade for homeowners who want improved child safety, convenience, and a seamless connection with smart home systems such as Alexa, Google Home, or Z-Wave hubs.
Whether you’re outfitting a single window or your entire home, motorized blinds enhance both comfort and style. Pair them with timers or automation routines to optimize natural light, conserve energy, and increase privacy without lifting a finger.
Electric Blinds & Smart Blinds - What’s the Difference?
Electric blinds use powered tilt/lift to operate, while smart blinds add connectivity so you can use remote control, app control, and voice integrations. Either way, the goal is effortless daily performance without dangling lift cords and effortless operation.
Remote Control & App Control
Everyday convenience starts with the handheld remote control and expands to mobile app control for scheduling and room grouping. Use your smart device at home or away on wifi for total flexibility. Between the wall switch, remote control, voice, and phone, everyone at home will find a method they like.
- Wand Control
Basic operation with motorized shades is achieved with an attached wand control. The shades can be operated with ease with the push of a button.
- Remote Control Convenience
Keep a spare remote control on the nightstand or by the sofa. Program favorites so every press lands on your perfect view.
- Works With Your Smart Device
Pair your windows to your favorite smart device for quick checks and adjustments. Wifi connectivity enables status updates and makes it simple to invite family members to control shades securely.
- Voice Assistants - Home Automation
Hands full? Ask Amazon Alexa or Google assistant to raise the shade in your kitchen. We support scenes, rooms, and groups so it works the same way you already talk to your home.
Smart Blinds for Whole-Home Scenes
Smart blinds group rooms or floors so bedtime and morning routines happen instantly. Add schedules and geolocation for even more convenience. Set up over wifi with guided prompts. If your configuration uses one hub, it streamlines pairing, firmware updates, and scene management across rooms.
- Support for One Ecosystem
Prefer to keep things simple? Build around Amazon Alexa with routines, or lean on app control only. Either path works smoothly.
- Amazon Alexa
Enable the skill and say, “Alexa, set living room shades to 50%.” Amazon Alexa scenes can manage multiple rooms at once and coordinate with lighting.
- Google assistant
Connect your account and say, “Hey Google, lower the kitchen shade.” Google assistant routines make mornings smoother across devices.
- Apple Home Integrations
For Apple households, we support popular bridges and platforms. If you’re targeting apple homekit, ask about compatible motors and hubs; many customers run apple homekit alongside Alexa or Google for maximum flexibility.
WiFi Schedules & Automations
- Use wifi to schedule weekday wake-ups, vacation scenes, or energy-saving routines that track sunrise/sunset through the year.
- Traveling? You can control shades from your phone to simulate occupancy or protect furnishings from harsh afternoon sun.
- Group rooms to open and close together for a clean, coordinated look on your street-facing windows.
Power Options
Choose rechargeable battery, or hard-wired power options to match your room. Battery packs keep installs clean and easy; hard-wired suits new builds.
Electric Blinds for Light & Privacy
Electric blinds let you tilt slats to manage glare without fully lowering the shade, a favorite for offices and street-facing windows. Motors are engineered for quiet operation, smooth starts and stops that won’t disrupt calls, naps, or movie night. (People sometimes type “quite operation,” but the benefit is truly quiet.)
Room-by-Room Recommendations
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Living Room
Use soft light-filtering fabrics with scenes for TV time and reading.
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Kitchen
Moisture-resistant rollers with easy wipe-down care; schedule midday glare control.
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Bedroom
Blackout + side channels; wake-up scenes on weekdays. Smart shadeswith blackout fabrics keep early light out. Add a 7am scene to raise them gently so you wake naturally.
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Nursery
No lift cords, scheduled naps, and gentle motion. By removing exposed lift cords, motorized designs look cleaner and support safer spaces for kids and pets.
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Media Rooms
Dim the room with Smart shades and coordinate lights via Amazon Alexa, movie time at a single phrase.
Easy to Install & Custom Made
Our systems are easy to install with basic tools. Each shade is custom made and custom sized to your exact measurements for a tight, polished fit that reduces light gaps to fit precisely. Choose fabrics, mounts, and valances to match your style, and enjoy reliable motorized window treatments that look finished from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions About Motorized Blinds
Are motorized blinds worth it?
Yes. Motorized blinds provide unmatched convenience, child safety by eliminating cords, and integration with smart home systems. They also make it easy to cover large or hard-to-reach windows.
Can motorized blinds connect to smart home devices?
Absolutely. Many motorized blinds can be integrated with popular smart home systems like Alexa, Google Home, or Z-Wave, allowing you to control them with voice commands or automation schedules.
Do motorized blinds require wiring?
Most modern motorized blinds are powered by rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need for hardwiring. However, plug-in and wired options are available for permanent installations.
How long do motorized blinds last?
With proper use, motorized blinds can last as long as traditional blinds. Rechargeable batteries typically need recharging only once or twice a year, depending on usage.
What styles are available with motorization?
Motorization is available for many window treatments, including roller shades, cellular shades, roman shades, and wood or faux wood blinds. You can choose from blackout, light filtering, or decorative fabrics to match your space. We also offer motorization with our Bali brand window blinds and shades as well.
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