Cutting-Edge Convenience With Automated Window Treatments
In the era of smartphones and widely accessible smart home technology, automated window coverings are no longer relegated to the realm of science fiction and the homes of the ultra-rich. As the years go by, automated window treatments become more and more accessible and affordable to the average homeowner. While window coverings built with cords, wands, and button controls are still widely used, automation is quickly gaining popularity, as it provides several major benefits that most traditional window treatments cannot:
1. Unparalleled Convenience
It almost goes without saying, but automated window coverings are vastly more convenient than traditional window treatments. No more tugging on tangled cords or fiddling with finicky wands. If you want to perfectly adjust your automated window coverings to your ideal settings, all you have to do is click a remote control, open a smartphone app, or issue a voice command to your smart home system - all without ever having to leave your seat. Automated window coverings can even be scheduled or enhanced with sensors to automatically adjust themselves throughout the day to constantly maintain your home's peak energy efficiency and comfort.
2. Enhanced Security
Scheduling your window coverings to move automatically has more advantages than just protection from solar glare. By setting your blinds to operate on a randomized schedule, you can create the illusion that someone is home even when you're away, deterring potential burglars. Some advanced motorizations can even be integrated with your smart home's security set-up, making sure that the whole system is working in harmony to keep your home safe.
3. Integration with Smart Home Systems
With motorized window treatments designed for seamless integration with modern smart home systems, automation has never been so convenient. Many modern automated window coverings can be linked with smart assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit, allowing you to operate your blinds or shades through voice commands. Smart home integration can also allow you to synchronize your window treatments with other smart devices, such as lighting and thermostats, keeping your smart home cohesive and comfortable at all hours of the day!
4. Improved Energy Efficiency
Motorized window treatments can also help manage your home's energy consumption. By automating the movement of your blinds or shades, you can optimize natural light and reduce your reliance on artificial lighting. Additionally, shades can be programmed to close during the hottest parts of the day to keep your home cooler in the summer or open when the sun is lower in the sky to maximize solar heat gain during colder months. This not only contributes to a more comfortable living space but also helps you reduce your heating and cooling costs.
5. Safety And Accessibility
We would be remiss if we didn't mention one more important upside to automated window treatments. Because motorized shades operate without the use of pull cords, they eliminate choking hazards that could otherwise potentially endanger young children or pets. Additionally, many homeowners with mobility issues struggle to operate and adjust traditional window coverings. With easy push-button convenience and voice controls, automated window treatments are accessible for just about everyone, regardless of their range of mobility.
The Wave Of The Future
Modern window treatment automations represent a fusion of convenience, security, and innovation - and let's be frank, it's hard to deny their futuristic appeal in terms of aesthetics, too. If you want to infuse the cutting-edge convenience and style of automated window coverings into your Seattle home, we'd love to help you take that next step. Call Amazing Blinds by Armi at 206-801-6010 to ask about our window treatment automation options today!
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