4 Benefits of Motorized Shades
September is just around the corner, and as summer turns to fall, homeowners may have difficulty navigating the alternating heat and cold. One potential solution is motorized window treatments, which allow you to extend and retract window shades with the touch of a button.
You might consider going the DIY route to upgrade your home’s shades, blinds, and drapes. However, contacting an experienced installer for motorized window treatments can provide you with valuable input from industry professionals.
The benefits of motorized shades and drapes extend beyond regulating your home’s temperature. Here’s why you should consider upgrading your window shades, and why you should contact SCS Home Entertainment for help.
Improved Safety & Security
Manual shades require you to pull on cords to open and close them. These cords can be a choking hazard for young children and animals. Motorized shades remove the need for these cords, opting for a motor system out of reach from any curious hands. You can rest easy when kids and pets are near your motorized shades.
Motorized shades can also improve your home security. While you’re out of the house, you can close smart shades with your computer or smartphone and prevent passersby from seeing inside. When combined with smart lighting, you can further deter would-be intruders by remotely toggling your shades and lights.
Proper operation of your motorized shades and drapes can improve safety inside and outside the home. SCS can teach you how to operate your new motorized window shades properly after completing the installation.
Energy-Efficient
Motorized shades can play an instrumental part in reducing energy costs. As the weather gets colder, you might look for more ways to keep your home interior warm. Presetting your motorized shades to stay open during the autumn and winter can increase heat flow to your home and reduce your need for expensive heating options.
Energy efficiency is more important than ever with rising heating and lighting costs. Rely on SCS for motorized window treatments that are easy on your energy bill.
Protection From Light & UV Rays
Your skin isn’t the only area vulnerable to sun exposure. Excessive exposure to UV rays can dull the sheen of furniture, rugs, fine art, and wood. Assigning presets to motorized shades and drapes can regulate the amount of light your interior receives. Whether you are preserving a premium home theater setup, works of fine art, or your living room furniture, motorized window shades can help you maintain your home’s interior.
Balancing natural light exposure with reasonable energy costs can be a delicate matter. SCS Home Entertainment can advise and consult on operating your window shades post-installation.
Customization & Automation Options
Thanks to technological advancements, motorization is now possible for windows of all shapes and sizes. Homeowners now have access to various wireless, battery-operated motors, allowing for an upgrade without re-wiring. Motorized shades and drapes can also fit into unorthodox window spaces. Round or oblong windows are no longer an obstacle to upgrading your home.
If you’re thinking about new motorized window treatments, consider taking them a step further with automation. Integrating window shades into an existing smart home setup can further expand your customization options. Set a room scene and save the preset to your smartphone, computer, or central touchscreen.
If motorized window treatments are an upcoming upgrade to your home, fill out a contact form on our website. SCS Home Entertainment will work with you to find smart window solutions that fit your budget.