Types of Motorised Blinds

What are motorised blinds?

Motorised blinds offer the ability to open and close blinds seamlessly and quietly with the touch of a button. Motorised blinds offer you convenience, security and the ability to maximise energy efficiency of your blinds in the home.

What are the types of motorised blinds available?

There are a variety of blinds which are able to be motorised, including;

• Interior Blinds

Motorised interior blinds are battery operated and the batteries last for 1-5 years. You don’t need an electricity connection to install them, making it far less complicated! These motorised blinds can be synced to open and close at certain times, even while you are on holiday. They also create a beautiful, seamless look to the inside of your home.

• Roller Shutters

Roller shutters are external and if motorised, are easy to use via a remote control. Some have a wired in option rather than battery. The shutters can be set to a ‘my favourite’ position too, making them great for everyday use.

•  External Venetian Blinds

There are two main types of external venetian blinds and each can be motorised. Both the all-metal blind and the standard blind provide you with the freedom to play with the degrees of sunlight you would like to enter your home. Find a balance you like and you can set your blinds to open on that exact setting each time, using your remote control. If you like the ‘light filtering’ look of venetian blinds but don’t want the nuisance of adjusting them every day, then motorised venetian blinds are for you.

•  Vertical Screens

Vertical screens are a type of blind that give full protection from the sun and added privacy. When motorised, the rail system vertical screen is raised and lowered via a vertical track installed on each side of the window. The motor is located in a small, discrete box outside your home. There’s also a built-in sensor to ensure on windy days your vertical screens are automatically raised to protect them from damage.

Motorised blinds are sheer style and comfort! Contact the team at Somfy for more information and tips on the best home automation systems available. Find your nearest Somfy retailer here.