by Product Specialist
Imagine controlling all the window shades in your home with just a touch of a button. How about shades that automatically go up or down with the sun light coming in your home. Once considered futuristic fiction or the extravagant indulgence of the most privileged, motorized window shades are quickly becoming the latest in Smart Home Technology.
Thanks to new technology, hardware and pricing, every homeowner now has access to the simplicity, convenience and functionality these shades have to offer.
Image courtesy of QMotion Advanced Shading Systems
Safety & Convenience
With young kids are in the house, safety is always a concern. With motorized window shades or electronic window tinting, you can put your worries at ease. You won't have to worry about hanging cords or broken shade wands. That also makes them perfect for homes with pets.
Imagine never fighting with your window shades again, trying to untangle cords. And if you have an extra-large window with a heavy shade or just too many windows to count, you will no longer have the hassle of lifting them manually again.
For those with mobility or dexterity issues, motorized window shades will help you stay independent. Operation requires just a touch of a button. Plus, motorized shades keep you off your ladder and furniture struggling to get to those high, hard to reach windows.
Protect Your Home from UV Rays While Saving Money
We all know how air conditioning can run overtime on a hot summer day. That can send cooling bills skyrocketing. With motorized window shades, you can program them to stay closed on the warmest days and that will translate to energy savings. For some models, you can even add a sensor so they'll know automatically when to close just by the temperature outside.
In addition, your shades will last much longer without the wear and tear of pulling cords and manual operation. What's more, you'll be protecting your fine rugs, furniture, fabrics and artwork from fading by keeping them from harmful UV light.
And because they're programmable, your motorized window shades are great for home security. You can program them to open and close while you're away on vacation so your house will always look like there's someone home.
Versatility And Variety
Motorized window coverings come in a variety of styles and shapes for just about any window and type of décor. There are also both wood and fabric window shades that are motorized. And you can even install motorized window shades on skylights. For those unusual and contemporary shaped widows or when the bulky look of a shade or blind just won't do, there are electronic window tinting solutions as well.
The Latest Technology
In 2015, motorized window shades and electronic window tinting systems come with everything you'd expect from today's high technology. There are timers, sensors and even solar charged options.
Motorized window shades and tinting systems can be hardwired or plugged in but the most popular and easiest to install are battery operated. You'll be able to manage your shades with a remote, a wall switch or they can be combined with advanced entertainment, climate, and security controls so you can regulate all three from elegant touch screens or even your smartphone.
Whether you're building or buying a new home or just upgrading your current one, you should consider the benefits of installing motorized window shades.
County TV & Appliance, Your Smart Home Store has a wide variety of styles and brands to choose from. Ask one of our experts today about how motorized window shades can add style, convenience and the latest technology to your home.
About the author: Philip De Terlizzi is the Director of Sales & Marketing at County TV & Appliance of Stamford.
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