Today’s homes are getting smarter. From controlling the lights and thermostat with an app on your phone to asking Alexa to turn up your favorite music, the modern homeowner has various options at their fingertips. But what about your window treatments? Hunter Douglas offers a selection of power blinds and shades you can control from the comfort of your sofa—and virtually anywhere else.

Based in Tustin, California, Custom Wood Shutters & Blinds is your local Hunter Douglas dealer. In this article, we’ll discuss what smart blinds are and how they can make your life much easier.

What Are Smart Blinds?

Like regular window treatments, smart blinds come in various colors, fabrics, and styles to suit your decor. They also control light, increase your level of privacy, and foster a more energy-efficient home—but better, thanks to automation. While automated window treatments may seem like a luxury from the future, they’re highly useful to the everyday homeowner.

How Do Hunter Douglas Smart Blinds Work?

Hunter Douglas offers a complete selection of smart blinds equipped with PowerView® Automation technology. Thanks to the PowerView® Hub and Bluetooth® technology, your window coverings are wirelessly linked to your home’s Wi-Fi network. Once the system is connected, you can operate your shades remotely with the following Hunter Douglas controls:

• PowerView app: App-enabled blinds can be set on a schedule and adjusted from just about anywhere using your iOS or Android mobile device.
• PowerView remote: Available in handheld and wall-mounted options, this remote makes in-home blind control simple.
• PowerView gateway: Small but mighty, this device lets you connect to smart-home systems from other manufacturers for proper whole-home integration.

And just like other Hunter Douglas products, your automated shades are designed with safety in mind. These cordless blinds with obstruction sensors create a safer environment for pets and young children throughout the day. Check out our Hunter Douglas motorization videos to learn how to set up, program, and operate smart window coverings.

Smart Home Synergy

Smart-home-enabled window treatments work with systems from other manufacturers, so you can control them using the methods that have worked best for you all along. Hunter Douglas PowerView® blinds are compatible with:

• Voice assistants, like Alexa, Apple® HomeKit®, and Google Assistant
• Smart-home systems, such as Brilliant, Crestron, ELAN, and RTI

Smart blinds are especially helpful if you travel, giving your home a lived-in look while you’re away. But they’re also great for the modern professional who works remotely or in an office. You can integrate your blinds into an established home automation schedule in many ways:

• Set scenes that allow your blinds to activate with the sunrise and sunset
• Schedule your window treatments to lower at the same time your lights turn on
• Coordinate your blinds with thermostat changes for seamless energy efficiency

With home automation, you can make your blinds work even better for you and your family.

Learn More About Hunter Douglas Motorized Blinds

Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have about motorized Hunter Douglas blinds and the other products we offer. Custom Wood Shutters & Blinds serves customers in Tustin, Rancho Mission Viejo, Anaheim Hills, Irvine, Yorba Linda, and Corona Del Mar, CA. Contact us today to schedule a consultation in our showroom.