Smart motorized pleated shades
Elegant light control for every room
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Your smart home
Smart pleated shades from Motionblinds connect with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. Matter and Thread are built in, so there’s no extra hub to buy. Raise, lower, or schedule your pleated shades in the app or by voice. Automations can wake you with daylight and close at sunset for a smooth, hands-free routine.
Light, elegant and modern
Motorized pleated blinds bring refined style to any space — from conservatories to large windows. Their slim profile offers a clean, modern look. Choose light filtering fabrics for soft daylight or black-out options for restful sleep, all powered by Motionblinds.
Control is easy
With motorized pleated blinds for windows, you choose how to manage privacy and light. Control them via app, remote, or voice. The manual pull operation is a valuable add-on that always works, requiring no Wi-Fi or smartphone. A quick pull by hand activates the motor, moving your shades automatically.
Your smart home
Smart pleated shades from Motionblinds connect with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings. Matter and Thread are built in, so there’s no extra hub to buy. Raise, lower, or schedule your pleated shades in the app or by voice. Automations can wake you with daylight and close at sunset for a smooth, hands-free routine.
Light, elegant and modern
Motorized pleated blinds bring refined style to any space — from conservatories to large windows. Their slim profile offers a clean, modern look. Choose light filtering fabrics for soft daylight or black-out options for restful sleep, all powered by Motionblinds.
Control is easy
With motorized pleated blinds for windows, you choose how to manage privacy and light. Control them via app, remote, or voice. The manual pull operation is a valuable add-on that always works, requiring no Wi-Fi or smartphone. A quick pull by hand activates the motor, moving your shades automatically.
USB-C rechargeable or wired
Motionblinds motorized pleated shades use a built-in USB-C rechargeable battery or wired motor option. Battery life varies with fabric weight, size, and daily use, but most homes recharge only a few times per year. Low maintenance, energy aware.
Easy to install & setup
Installing child-safe motorized pleated blinds is quick and simple. Scan the QR code, then connect in the Motionblinds app. No wiring for battery models and no special tools. Ready in minutes.
Energy saving and safe
Energy-saving pleated blinds help manage temperature, soften glare, and cut heat gain so rooms stay comfortable year-round. Cordless design makes them safer for children and pets. It’s practical and family friendly.
Flexible design options
From single to top-down bottom-up pleated blinds, Motionblinds offers tailored solutions. Adjust from the top, the bottom, or both to fine-tune privacy and daylight exactly the way you like it.
Your smart and connected home
Comfort, safety and style
Smart pleated shades add elegance and practicality to any space. Let them track daylight in a living room, reduce glare in a workspace, or close for privacy at night. Motionblinds brings pleated blinds into your connected smart home routine.
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Living room: comfort and style
Keep the room bright without the glare. Adjust by voice or on a schedule so family time, reading, or a film all get the right light. Smart pleated blinds make the space feel considered.
Home office: healthy workspace
Filter harsh sunlight without darkening the room. Automations can follow the sun through the day, reduce screen glare, and support a steadier work rhythm.
Bedroom: privacy on demand
Sleep better with black-out pleated blinds. Set them to close each evening for privacy, then open in the morning for natural light. A small change that makes mornings feel easier.
Living room: comfort and style
Keep the room bright without the glare. Adjust by voice or on a schedule so family time, reading, or a film all get the right light. Smart pleated blinds make the space feel considered.
Home office: healthy workspace
Filter harsh sunlight without darkening the room. Automations can follow the sun through the day, reduce screen glare, and support a steadier work rhythm.
Bedroom: privacy on demand
Sleep better with black-out pleated blinds. Set them to close each evening for privacy, then open in the morning for natural light. A small change that makes mornings feel easier.
What customers are saying
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- Josh Hendrickson, How‑To Geek
- Kevin C. Tofel, Stacey on IoT
- Christian de Looper, BGR
- The Smart Home Blog
- Featured in Apple Insider, HomeKit News & SmartApfel
Motorized pleated shades – Frequently asked questions
Motorized pleated blinds are shades with fabrics folded into crisp pleats that stack neatly when raised. Powered by a compact built-in motor, you can raise or lower them via the Motionblinds app, smart home systems, remote controls, or manually. Schedule automatic movement for sunrise, sunset, or any custom routine.
Pleated blinds feature a single folded fabric layer, giving a slim profile. Honeycomb (cellular) blinds have double layers with air pockets, offering superior insulation and noise reduction. Choose honeycomb for energy efficiency and sound dampening, or pleated for a lighter look and a sleek, minimalist style.
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Absolutely. You can set schedules for sunrise, sunset, weekdays, or sensor-based automations so your pleated shades operate automatically. Whether you're looking for simple timer-based automation or full smart home integration, Motionblinds has a solution that fits your needs.
Explore all Motionblinds solutions here.
You can open from the top, the bottom, or both, so privacy and daylight can be balanced to suit the time of day and the room’s use.
Yes - motorized pleated blinds that can open from both the top and bottom are powered by two motors:
- Bottom-up (single motor): The blind moves up or down from the bottom. Straightforward, with one motor controlling the entire setup.
- Top-down bottom-up (dual motor): Two motors control the fabric from both top and bottom independently. This allows daylight to come in from the top while keeping privacy at the bottom.
Yes. Motionblinds smart pleated shades work with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant via Matter and Thread — no extra hub required – and via the Motionblinds Matter bridge. Voice control, app commands, or automated routines are all supported.
Discover more about smart home integrations here.
Most homes only need to recharge the USB-C battery a few times per year. Battery life depends on blind size, fabric weight, and frequency of movement. Monitor the battery levels via the Motionblinds app or LED indicator, and recharge while the motor remains operational.
You can connect and control your pleated shades in minutes using your smartphone (simply scan the QR code), remote control, or manual pull operation. No expert required. To make installation effortless, Motionblinds provides step-by-step manuals and video tutorials for every product on the support page. Just follow the guide for your specific motor type to complete setup smoothly.
Find all Motionblinds installation and setup information here.
Yes. The lightweight build and smart motorized pleated blinds work well on wide spans and conservatories where glare and heat control matter. The systems are engineered so that the cords running through the pleated fabric ensure perfect alignment.
Yes. Motorized pleated blinds reduce solar heat gain and glare, keeping rooms cooler in summer and helping maintain a comfortable temperature year-round. Automations can adjust the blinds based on sunlight or schedules for extra efficiency.
For homes where energy savings are a top priority, honeycomb (cellular) blinds are more efficient due to their air pockets, which provide additional insulation against heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
No—there are always cords running through the fabric that allow small gaps of light to pass through. Honeycomb systems, on the other hand, can completely block out light because the cords are incorporated into the package of fabric, making them invisible from the outside.
Yes. Cordless design eliminates dangling cords, making motorized pleated blinds safe for family spaces.
Gently wipe with a damp cloth and let dry completely. Avoid harsh chemicals to preserve fabric and pleats.
