The best guide to automatic roller blinds
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Qual é a novidade?
- Este artigo fornece um guia completo sobre os estores automáticos. Explica como funcionam, que opções de controlo estão disponíveis e o que deve ser considerado ao selecionar uma solução.
O que precisa de saber
- Funcionamento automático: Os estores de rolo podem funcionar através de horários, accionadores de casa inteligente ou controlo por voz quando ligados a um sistema compatível.
- Opções de motor: Disponível com motores alimentados por bateria ou com fios, dependendo dos requisitos de instalação e do acesso à energia.
- Métodos de controlo: A operação é possível através de controlo por aplicação, controlo remoto ou assistentes de voz, dependendo da configuração.
- Integração inteligente: A compatibilidade varia consoante o tipo de motor e de ponte, suportando ecossistemas como o Apple Home, o Google Home ou o Alexa.
- Cenários de instalação: Adequado para projetos de construção nova e retrofit, dependendo do motor e da conetividade escolhidos.
Principais conclusões
- Os estores automáticos combinam a motorização com funcionalidades de automação inteligente. A funcionalidade depende da fonte de alimentação e da solução de conetividade selecionadas.
- Este guia é relevante para proprietários, instaladores e criadores de projectos que avaliam as possibilidades de automação e integração em ambientes domésticos inteligentes.
Are you looking for customised electric roller blinds? There is a lot of relevant information to be had in this area. Our easy-to-follow guide can help. We will answer almost any question you may have about automatic blinds here. We cover everything from the assembly to integration with your smart home system.
What are automatic roller blinds?
You’re probably familiar with manual roller blinds, which are usually operated using a chain. These days, there are also automatic roller blinds which are fitted with a motor. Instead of a chain, everything is fully automatic. This makes the blinds much easier to open or close. Powered by an integrated rechargeable battery, a built-in motor winds the roller blind around a rotating tube automatically.
Automatic roller blinds serve the same functions as manual blinds: regulating incoming daylight and temperature and ensuring a room's privacy. If there's too much sun, roller blinds can easily darken your room or office. That means you can also use customised electric roller blinds to influence the room's temperature, saving on energy costs. After all, if less sun can come in, the temperature inside won't rise as fast.
An app with pre-programmed scenes and timers allows you to control the blinds automatically. Even when you aren't home. This can make it seem that someone is at home at all times, deterring burglars.
You can choose to use stand-alone automatic roller blinds, but you can also opt to integrate them with your smart home system. This allows you to co-ordinate the smart roller blinds with, for example, your smart lighting system and thermostat. In that case, one click in an app will be enough to set everything to the desired positions. Alternatively, you can use a pre-set voice command to operate the blinds.
As you can see, automatic roller blinds truly offer endless options. They help make your life safer, more comfortable and more energy-efficient in whatever way suits you best.
Why should you buy automatic blinds?
The main reasons to opt for automatic roller blinds:
- Safety
Smart roller blinds can help deter burglars. Even if you aren't home, you can have your roller blinds open or close automatically, so that it looks like someone is there. This handily reduces the risk of burglary even if you are away on holiday. In addition, electric roller blinds are safer for children and pets. They can no longer get stuck in the operating chain as they might with manual roller blinds.
- Energy savings
For optimal control of your indoor climate, you can have your roller blinds open or close automatically when it gets warmer or colder out, or when there is more or less sun. This is a smart way to save energy. That's good for both your wallet and for the environment.
- Ease of use
The need to physically go over to your curtains or contort yourself to reach them is no longer necessary. You can increase or decrease incoming daylight and privacy super fast and remotely, controlling your blinds via a smartphone, smart speakers or a remote control.
- Comfort
Choosing automated window coverings means you’ll be able to live and work in comfort. You can influence the light, temperature and level of privacy as you see fit. You can have your window coverings co-ordinate automatically with your smart lighting and thermostat and set everything up exactly the way you want with just one click.
How do automatic roller blinds work?
Like normal roller blinds, the automatic versions can be raised and lowered to any desired position. That's nothing new. The way automatic roller blinds operate is different, though. All the work is done by a motor. This motor is neatly integrated inside the roller blind's tube. Once the motor starts up, the tube turns automatically, causing the roller blind to wind or unwind. It’s really quite simple. The motor inside the roller blind tube has an integrated battery that can be recharged by USB. Just like a smartphone. That means you'll never have to replace a battery. As the roller blind is driven by a battery-powered motor, it is entirely wireless. This makes it very easy to install. After all, there is no need to worry about placement of electrical cables or power outlets.
You can control your blinds in as many as four ways:
- Pull control
Pull control, a special feature of Motionblinds, is a unique control option. It is a valuable addition to smart controls as it doesn’t pose any additional requirements: no connectivity, smartphone or remote control is needed. Simply give your blinds a pull to set them in motion automatically. Pulling is the most intuitive way to operate motorised window coverings. Anyone will grasp it. - Remote control
Do you prefer remote operation indoors? A convenient and stylish remote control offers you all the control you need. Operate one or more automatic roller blinds remotely at the touch of a button. - Smartphone app
If you download and install the associated app, a separate remote control won't even be necessary! As you will generally have your smartphone close by, swiping to operate your roller blinds is no trouble. You can do so from home or from all over the world. You can even use the app's scenes and timers to pre-program your roller blinds for fully automatic movement.
- Smart speakers
If you have a truly smart home, you will naturally wish to link your automatic roller blinds to your voice assistant, irrespective of its developer. You can use voice commands to effortlessly control your window coverings via your smart speakers.
Can you use automatic blinds with any window?
Yes, the window type or size doesn’t matter. Even if you want to install an automatic roller blind for a door or a façade, you shouldn't have any problems. You can mount these roller blinds to the wall outside a window opening (outside mount) or to the window frame or wall inside it (inside mount). This means you can use the blinds with practically any window.
Roller blinds with Motionblinds' smart technology are available in many different types and sizes. There will always be an electric roller blind available to fit your circumstances and interior. Want to learn more about choosing the right automatic blinds? Check out our blog with tips here.
How much do automatic roller blinds cost?
Actually, this question is similar to questions like "What does a television cost?" or "What does a smartphone cost?" The only answer we can give is: it depends. When you buy a television or telephone, you must choose between all kinds of types, sizes, models and accessories. This is no different for automatic blinds. Your desires will determine the final cost.
Besides, the purchase of an automatic roller blind can be seen as a sustainable investment with an immediate pay-off. After all, you’re paying a sum of money to make your life much more comfortable, safer and more energy-efficient. You’ll enjoy the benefits every day. Isn't that worth something?
We understand that you have a specific budget in mind, of course. Naturally, you would like to know in advance what to expect in terms of costs when you opt for automatic blinds. Consult your local Motionblinds dealer. They will also help you identify the most suitable type for your wishes and situation. This will subsequently result in a customised price for your customised electric roller blind.
How do you install automatic roller blinds?
Rest assured: Motionblinds smart roller blinds are very easy to install. You won't need an electrician, as there are no power cables to connect. Everything is powered by a battery that is neatly integrated with the motor and can be easily recharged by USB. Of course, they also come with a clear manual that explains the installation process. Basically, you mount your automatic roller blinds as follows:
- Install the mounting brackets using the mounting screws
- Snap the blind into the hanging brackets; the blind has been hung
- Pair the blind with the corresponding remote control or app
- Check that the roller blind is rotating in the right direction
- Set the lowest and highest positions; the blind is ready to use
The most future-proof way to control your automatic roller blinds is to integrate them with your smart home system. Such a system allows you to control a wide range of items within your home, such as your lighting and thermostat. Your roller blinds are another great option, of course. You can choose to control them with the associated app or through voice commands via your smartphone and smart speakers.
What makes automatic roller blinds so easy to use?
The answer is quite simple: they are designed for ultimate convenience. Motionblinds’ smart technology revolves around simplicity and connectivity. The automatic roller blinds are very easy to install, program and operate. This has proved itself in practice as well. Users are almost unanimously enthusiastic about the ease of fitting, linking and using these automatic roller blinds.
The installation will be your first real experience with smart blinds, unless you have this done. That’s why we do everything we can to make mounting and installation as simple and fast as possible. The motor inside the tube is designed to snap into the mounting bracket quickly and easily. Once you get to work, you will see that everything is self-evident!
Smart, easy operation is one of automatic roller blinds' key features. Pairing with a smart home system is a very important feature for greater convenience. Thanks to Motionblinds' smart integration with other smart home devices and the option to control them via smartphone app or voice control, they are an ideal solution for anyone desiring a future-proof home, without requiring technological know-how.
In addition to smart control options, Motionblinds automatic roller blinds also always offer the option of manual operation using the pull function. Give a brief pull to the control cord, chain or rod to automatically set the blind in motion. Pulling is the most intuitive control option for electric roller blinds. Anyone will grasp it. Moreover, it doesn't pose any additional requirements: no Wi-Fi, remote or app is needed.
The accompanying remote control makes it possible to operate electric window coverings indoors remotely even without a smartphone app or smart speaker.
Can you also use an app to operate automatic roller blinds?
Yes, definitely! Motionblinds has its own app, containing handy functionalities. The roller blinds are also suitable for the most common smart home system, Apple HomeKit, as well as Google Home, Amazon Alexa and other systems. All you need to do is pair the smart roller blinds with your smart home system to make them an automatic part of your smart home.
Good to know: this means Motionblinds automatic roller blinds can work with other smart devices, seamlessly and safely. This includes your lighting system, motion sensors and thermostat. Linking these items with each other is easy. This allows you to make the roller blinds an integral part of your smart home ecosystem, contributing to safety, comfort and energy savings.
Are antimicrobial roller blinds available?
Yes, they are. Automatic Roller Blinds with Motionblinds are also available in an antimicrobial fabric. The look of this fabric is the same and it is available in a wide variety of colours. The only difference is that your automatic roller blinds will prevent microorganisms such as mould or other bacteria from surviving. This makes for a much more hygienic interior. By being aware of such options, you can work to create a safer and healthier indoor climate. Rightly so. You spend a lot of time indoors, after all.
Particularly in environments where hygiene is important, antimicrobial roller blinds are a great solution. These include hospitals and laboratories, but also kitchens, bathrooms and other areas with high humidity. Combined with smart no-touch operation, this makes the automatic blinds an ideal contributor to optimal hygiene in indoor spaces.
Not only can microorganisms affect the roller blind fabric, they may also have an impact on people nearby. They can lead to unwanted odours, for example, stains or fading to the blinds themselves or respiratory damage. By opting for an antimicrobial finish, you are opting for protection against these kinds of risks. What’s more, the roller blinds will last longer if they do not suffer the effects of organisms such as fungi or bacteria. A safe and healthy interior, isn't that what we all want?
Any questions? Let us know!
As you can see, there is plenty to be said about automatic roller blinds. It is possible that this guide has not answered all your questions. Our experts are always there for you. In that case, please contact us.
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