What Are the Types of Motorized Blinds?

If you’re tired of tangled, messy, fragile cord-operated window blinds, you’re not alone. They can be a strangulation hazard for children and a nuisance every time you need to open or close your blinds.

Thankfully, motorized and wireless blinds are a modern and popular alternative that completely eliminates the problems associated with string-operated blinds. All you need to do is flip a switch or press a button and your blinds will effortlessly roll up or down on command. Some motorized blinds can also be operated through an app on your phone, making them a very convenient option.

Whether you’re doing a home renovation or want to upgrade the operations of your office blinds, there are several types of motorized blinds to choose from. Here’s what you need to know about the options available and how they work.

 

How Do Motorized Blinds Work?

Motorized blinds and shades work with a mechanism that opens and closes them without the need to manually pull string or twist a tube. Here are the different options based on power source.

Battery Wand

Motorized battery wand blinds are a common choice since they are powered by an attached battery tube. The tube is hidden behind the shade, along the wall, or built directly into the shade.

Hard-Wired

Hard-wired blinds are installed with a power adapter that plugs into an outlet. Some people choose this option because there is no need to change batteries. The power comes right from the wall outlet and provides constant power to the system. It is also important to know that if you have heavy blinds, you will need a hard-wired motor system, as lifting heavy blinds can drain batteries quickly.

Solar-Powered

A motorized system that uses solar power is designed with a rechargeable battery that charges daily through a solar panel. The battery connects to the panel and draws power to the shade from the sun’s energy. This is a great option for people who are environmentally conscious and who don’t want to change the batteries.

Get Custom Motorized Blinds Near You

For over 32 years, Texeuro Drapery Ltd. has been providing excellent home décor to its clients in the Greater Toronto Area. As a family-owned business located in Mississauga, we take pride in the quality of work and service we offer all our clients.

We cater to clients in the GTA, including Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Toronto, Milton, and Burlington. Plus, we will travel to see our residential and commercial clients further out. Our décor services are applicable to homeowners and commercial clients including nursing homes, offices, restaurants, designers, home builders, property managers, architects, and real estate agents.

What makes us stand out from our competitors? We are the largest home and décor centre in the GTA, specializing in window shades, blinds and shutters, drapery, curtains, custom duvets, pillows, headboards, and more! We offer the best rates, with up to 40% off some of our most popular products. Contact us at (905) 629-9575 or visit us at our showroom today!