Video: Window Treatment Motorization

PLEASANTON — John McElroy: Hi. My name is John. I’m the Vice President of Sales and Operations here at Window-ology. We’ve been serving the local community for almost 30 years. One of the most exciting new trends in our industry is motorization. Home automation has been on the rise, and by 2023, it is projected that the market will see over 300 million smart homes motorized. Window treatments are included in this category.

Generally, all window treatments can be motorized. The type of window covering you choose will be a determining factor in other features, like the motor and power source. Cellular and roller shades are the most commonly motorized window treatments. However, it is possible to automate almost every type of window treatment, depending on the brand you shop with. That being said, there are really only two things you need to know about motorization.
The first is: how do you want to power your window treatment? By battery, rechargeable battery, outlet, direct hardwiring, or even solar? If you want something rechargeable or by battery, you should also consider the accessibility of your windows. You don’t want to get on a ladder to charge or swap batteries every so often.

The second thing you should consider is: how do want to control your window treatments? Do you want to connect it to your smart home system, voice assistant, by a phone, or just a remote? With those two questions answered, you and your designer will have a much more efficient, productive consultation, and they’ll be able to make the most relevant recommendations for your home.