Motorized Window Treatments

EXPERIENCE MOTORIZATION MADE SIMPLE®

We are proud to offer state-of-the-art motorized window treatments, including motorized blinds, shades and drapery. Our advanced smart home solutions let you synchronize multiple window coverings at will or with schedule timers — all from your remote, smartphone, tablet or home automation system. Using a smart home system like Google Home or Amazon Alexa lets you effortlessly open and close your electric blinds, shades and drapery with just the sound of your voice for a hands-free experience.

In addition to our proprietary motorized solutions, we also offer automation by Lutron. In this exciting alliance, the best-in-class technology of Lutron meets the industry-leading material selection, service and style of The Shade Store. You can effortlessly integrate Lutron into most window treatments for Lutron window shades, Lutron roller shades, Lutron window blinds, and more.

For more information, and to experience the ease of motorized window treatments yourself, visit your local showroom or schedule a free design consultation today.

POWER & CONTROL OPTIONS

The Shade Store offers multiple power options for automatic window shades, blinds and drapery:

Rechargeable Battery
For a super simple solution that works with most windows, choose The Shade Store rechargeable battery option for your electric blinds, shades and drapery. With a charge that lasts 8-12 months, you’ll enjoy the ease of automatic window treatments for nearly a year at a time.

• Our quickest and easiest solution; no wiring or electrician needed
• Quieter, longer-lasting and more powerful than competitor battery options
• Battery and motor can often be hidden within the window treatment for a flawless look
• Recharge only 1 to 2 times per year for your convenience and peace of mind

Solar Panel
Pair a solar panel with your rechargeable battery motor for a sustainable, energy-efficient solution. With a solar panel installed, the charge of your battery can be extended for up to 3 years.

• Compatible with The Shade Store rechargeable battery
• Includes a 12” W x 2 ¼” H solar panel either fixed to the glass or mounted in the window box using a special bracket
• Additional panels can be installed for low-light areas
• Consistently recharges battery to extend its charge for up to 3 years

Plug-In
The plug-in option is the traditional method of powering your electric blinds, shades and drapery. It includes cords that connect the motor to a power outlet. This option works well with windows that already have an outlet nearby. It can also work well with drapery, as the drapes hide the cords that trail from the motor to an outlet near the floor.

• Works well for windows with outlets nearby
• Plugs into a standard outlet — no recharging needed
• Can be hardwired by your electrician if no outlets are nearby
• Quieter than our battery motors
• Available for The Shade Store and Somfy motorization

Low-Voltage With Automation by Lutron & Somfy
The low-voltage power option is only compatible with Lutron and Somfy motorization systems. While it requires special wiring by an electrician, low-voltage power is the quietest option and uses minimal energy for an efficient option.

• Very quiet motor
• Requires specific wiring by an electrician
• Available only with automation by Lutron or Somfy motors

To control motorized window treatments made by The Shade Store, you can use The Shade Store App on your smartphone or tablet, or our Remote Control. Using the app requires pairing with our Wireless Link, which connects up to 30 motorized window treatments in your home wirelessly — all in a sleek, discrete device.

Once set up, your automated system allows you to open and close your window treatments at will for easy control over your natural light and privacy. For an even more automated experience, you can also synchronize your window treatments by setting your favorite positions and scheduling timers from our app or remote control.

The Shade Store motorized window treatments are also compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit and most other smart home systems like Crestron, Control 4, Savant, Elan and many more. These advanced options let you control your electric window treatments with your voice. Keep in mind you will still need The Shade Store Wireless Link in order to correctly connect your smart home device to your motorized blinds, shades and drapery.

If you choose to go with automation by Lutron or Somfy motorization, these each have their own control methods, which include a remote, app, or connection with many popular smart home devices.

MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS OPTIONS

You can apply motorization to most of our window treatments, including Roller Shades, Solar Shades, Roman Shades, Woven Wood Shades, Cellular Shades and Drapery. For our Wood and Metal Blinds, motorization only allows you to tilt the slats open or close, so you will still need to manually lift and lower the blinds. Motorization is not available for Relaxed Roman Shades, Tulip Roman Shades, Grommet Drapery, Rod Pocket Drapery, Cubicle Drapery, Faux Wood Blinds or Vertical Blinds.

MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS BENEFITS

Motorized window treatments are the perfect smart home solution and offer several benefits for your convenience and peace of mind:

• Clean design with no visible controls for a polished aesthetic
• Perfect for large and out-of-reach window treatments that are manually difficult to operate
• Easily control groups of window treatments, from your couch, dinner table, or even when you’re away from home
• Improve energy efficiency, especially when pairing The Shade Store battery with a solar panel
• Increase home value with desirable automation
• Offers a convenient solution for busy and high-traffic households
• Best For Kids™ Certified with no cords or strings for child safety and your peace of mind

VISIT US AT OUR SHOWROOMS NATIONWIDE

At The Shade Store, we have been committed to making the finest custom window treatments since 1946. From material and product selection to measurement and installation, our team of experts will take care of everything to simplify the process and ensure you achieve custom Shades, Blinds and Drapery that are just right for your home. We invite you to visit our showrooms nationwide to experience our motorized blinds, sample exclusive materials and receive complimentary design assistance from our team of expert Design Consultants. Find your local showroom today to get started.