Motorized Shades
Open every shade in the room with one tap, or let them run on a schedule. No cords, no reaching, no climbing over the radiator.
- Control from your phone, a remote or a schedule
- Available on roller, solar, cellular and zebra shades
- Rechargeable battery motors: no wiring needed
Why New Yorkers go motorized
Reach any window
Tall windows, windows behind the sofa or over the radiator, a row of six in one room: one tap moves them all.
Set it and forget it
Wake up to daylight, close for the afternoon sun to protect floors and furniture, and shut everything at dusk, automatically.
No cords at all
Safer for kids and pets, and a cleaner look: nothing hanging, nothing to tangle.
Is motorized right for you?
An honest guide. If motorized isn’t worth it for a window, we’ll tell you at your estimate.
Great for
- Tall, wide or hard-to-reach windows, including behind furniture or over a tub.
- Rooms with many windows, so one tap moves them all.
- Sunny rooms, with schedules that protect floors and furniture.
- Homes with kids or pets, since there are no cords.
- Anyone with limited mobility, or who simply loves a smart home.
Think twice if
- Budget is the priority. Motorized costs more per window; cordless shades are a great cord-free alternative.
- It’s a small window you rarely touch. Many customers motorize the big windows and keep the rest manual.
Motorized shade questions
Do I need an electrician?
Not for battery-powered shades. They mount just like regular shades and charge with a USB cable. Hardwired motors do need wiring, so they’re best planned during a renovation.
How long do the batteries last?
It depends on the shade size and how often you use it, but most rechargeable motors go months between charges. The app lets you know when a battery is getting low.
Do I need Wi-Fi or a hub?
A remote works on its own with no Wi-Fi. To use the phone app, schedules or voice control, a small hub connects the shades to your home Wi-Fi. We set it up for you.
Can you motorize the shades I already have?
Usually not. The motor is built into the shade, so motorized shades are made new to your measurements. We’ll look at what you have during your free estimate.
Can I mix motorized and manual shades?
Yes. Many customers motorize the tall or hard-to-reach windows and keep the rest cordless. We’ll match the fabric so every window looks the same.
See a motorized shade in action at your estimate.
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