But how do these devices work and are they really all they’re cracked up to be?

Find out whether motorised blinds could be right for your home.

HOW DO MOTORISED BLINDS WORK?

Unlike other blinds on the market, motorised blinds do not require any hand-held cords or tensioners in order for fabric or battens to rise or lower. Instead, they rely on the use of specific systems that enable them to work which can take the form of:

BATTERY POWERED

Here, a battery tube is installed either above, beside or behind the desired blind and controlled by the user with an accompanying device.

SOLAR POWERED

This type of motorised blind relies on sunlight to move it up and down. The rechargeable battery wand hides behind the window treatment giving it maximum sun exposure.

HAND-WIRED

This style requires an electrician to come and install the system as blinds operate from a distribution panel which connects multiple blinds throughout the home.

While there are various motorised blind options on the market, how do you know if they’re right for you?

There are many motorised blind styles available

BENEFITS OF MOTORISED BLINDS

CONVENIENCE

Whether windows are slightly out of reach or blinds are heavy, the use of a motorised system can save a great amount of effort when you want to raise or lower blinds.

SAFETY

Long cords, pullies or tensioners can be a hazard to young children. Motorised blinds give parents a piece of mind when kids are in the home.

TIME SAVING

If you have plenty of blinds in the home, at the push of a button you can raise and lower them all simultaneously.

Convenient and safe, could motorised blinds be right for you?

DRAWBACKS OF MOTORISED BLINDS

ELECTRICAL FAULTS

If your blind system stops working for some unexpected reason, it may be due to a fault with the electrics. Therefore you may need to call a professional for repairs.

BATTERY REPLACEMENTS

If you use battery-powered motorised blinds, you must be prepared to change the batteries when they run out.

RELY ON SUNLIGHT

As mentioned previously, solar-powered motorised blinds rely on sunlight for power. If there is minimal sun exposure, your blinds may not work as efficiently.

If you’re looking to introduce blinds into your home and would like to view a full range of options and talk with an expert, why not pop into your local Carpet Call branch today? A specialist can run through our range and help you find the best-suited blind for your home.