Motorized Window Coverings, Quiet Intelligence
Whisper-quiet motors on blinds, shades and curtains — remote, app or voice, with schedules and scenes built in.
Motorized Window Coverings, in detail
A motor changes how a room behaves. Shades drop before the afternoon sun hits the glass, open at sunrise, and close when the house empties — without anyone thinking about it.
We fit motors from 25 mm roller tubes up to heavy curtain tracks, with battery, solar-charged or hardwired power. Limits are set at the factory, so installation is a matter of clipping the shade in and pairing the remote.
- Under 35 dB at full speed — quieter than a conversation
- Battery, solar-charged, 12/24 V or mains power
- Remote, wall switch, app, voice and hub control
- Timers, scenes and sun-sensor automation
- Pre-set limits and clear wiring diagrams for integrators
- Compatible
- Roller to curtain track
- Power
- Battery / solar / mains
- Control
- Remote, app, voice
- Best for
- High glazing, hotels, smart homes
Styles and configurations
Battery Motor
No wiring — fits inside the cassette, 6–12 months per charge.
Solar Motor
Tops itself up from window light; ideal for conservatories.
Hardwired
Mains-powered for heavy shades and daily commercial use.
Curtain Track
Motorised track for hotels, theatres and long windows.
Technical details
| Motors | |
| Types | Battery, solar-charged, 12/24 V, AC |
| Noise | Under 35 dB at full speed |
| Torque range | 0.6 Nm to 6 Nm |
| Limits | Pre-set at factory, adjustable on site |
| Control | |
| Remote | Multi-channel RF, 30 m indoor range |
| App | iOS and Android, scenes and timers |
| Voice | Major assistant ecosystems |
| Hub | Optional mesh hub for remote access |
| Compatibility | |
| Shades | Roller, zebra, cellular, roman, solar |
| Blinds | Wood and faux wood tilt, vertical traverse |
| Curtains | Track up to 12 m |
| Retrofit | Most standard 36/38 mm tubes |
| Supply | |
| MOQ | 10 units |
| Lead time | 12–18 days |
| Support | Wiring diagrams and pairing guide included |
| Warranty | 5 years on motors and electronics |
Measuring made simple
Motorised shades use the same measurements as their manual versions, plus a power decision: battery, solar or mains.
Width and drop
Measured exactly as for the manual product.
Power
Battery needs no wiring; mains needs a spur within 1 m.
Access
Note any ceiling void or trunking route for cables.
Power options
| Feature | Battery | Solar | Mains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring needed | No | No | Yes |
| Recharge | 6–12 months | Never | Never |
| Best for | Retrofit, homes | Conservatories | Hotels, offices |
| Cost | Mid | Higher | Mid |
Looking after your motorized
Maintenance
- Recharge battery motors when the indicator shows low — a full charge takes about 6 hours.
- Clean the solar panel on solar motors every few months.
- Do not force a motorised shade by hand; use the manual override if fitted.
- Re-pair remotes after a battery change if the shade stops responding.
Warranty and spares
- 5 years on motors and electronics
- Spare remotes and batteries stocked
- Firmware updates supported for the life of the model
Related products
Roller Shades
One smooth fabric tube, hundreds of textiles: blackout for bedrooms, screen weaves for offices,.
View details →Zebra Shades
Alternating sheer and solid bands slide past each other — filtered daylight, soft privacy, or.
View details →Cellular Shades That Cut Energy Bills
Honeycomb pleats trap a layer of still air at the glass — warmer rooms in winter, cooler in.
View details →Common questions
How long does a battery last?
Six to twelve months of typical use. Solar-charged versions top themselves up from window light and rarely need charging.
Does it work with my smart home?
We support the main voice assistants and hubs. Tell us your system before ordering and we confirm compatibility in writing.
Can existing blinds be motorised?
Usually yes — our retrofit motors fit standard 36 mm and 38 mm roller tubes. Send a photo of the tube end and we will confirm.
What happens in a power cut?
Battery motors keep working. Mains motors can be fitted with a manual override.
Can one remote control several rooms?
Yes — multi-channel remotes control up to 15 channels, and the hub adds room grouping and scenes.
Is it noisy?
Under 35 dB at full speed, which is quieter than a normal conversation.
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