Are Cordless Motorized Blinds Right For Me?

Motorized blinds and shades are becoming more popular, and for good reason. In addition to child safety concerns, motorized blinds offer convenience and a streamlined look. 

And, cordless, motorized blinds and shades are especially handy in difficult to reach areas.  For instance, a simple tap on the phone or click of a button will control your shade even though you can’t reach it. 

In addition, you can use a remote, technology such as Google’s Alexa or your smart phone to control your motorized blinds.  Plus, many motorized blinds can be programmed to open and close on set schedules to provide the best balance between privacy, sun filtration and view.

What about the cost of motorized blinds?

While motorized window coverings do cost more than manual treatments, the price gap has narrowed significantly over the past several years. For those on a tight budget, motorization may or may not work. Your Factory Rep Blinds associate is able to source from just about every quality manufacturer to find a blind that matches your budget.

Can motorized shades be integrated into my Smart Home?

Yes, you can integrate motorized blinds into y our Smart Home structure. Open and close blinds remotely from across the room, or around the world.  Control your blinds with bluetooth, Wifi or via your Smart Home app.

bluetooth remote controlled motorized blinds adjusted by cell phone

What types of blinds can I order as cordless motorized?

Just about every type of window treatment can be motorized and cordless. 

Common types of motorized window treatments include: 

  • Motorized Screens
  • Motorized Shades
  • Motorized Cellular Shades
  • Motorized Vertical Blinds
  • Motorized Shutters
  • Motorized Roman Shades
  • Motorized Mini-Blinds

Are motorized blinds more difficult to install?

Often times, motorized blinds aren’t difficult to install, if you know what you are doing.  Yet at other times, motorized shades can be difficult, regardless of your experience level, due to the type of blind, location, power source, etc.

Because of this, we recommend that you have a trained, professional, experienced motorized blind installation team working for you.   The FRB team has put in hundreds of hours of training and hands-on experience to give you the best information and installation. Not only can our team help you select the right technology and style for your needs, but we’ll install and program it for you as well, all at no extra cost.  

How Do I know which motorized blind technology to use?

There are competing wireless motorized blind technologies on the market, each with a different selling point.  Because of this, how do you know which is best? Is bluetooth or Wifi better for motorized blinds? Are there any advantages of one system over another?  This is where a trained professional can help.  Namely – a Factory Rep Blinds representative,   We’ll look at your home’s layout, window covering needs and combine that with your lifestyle to recommend the best motorized blind option for you.  

Our team of experienced experts at Factory Rep Blinds is well versed in all your options, and is able to help you choose the cordless motorized window covering solution that fits your exact needs. Call (509) 327-9637 or click here for a FREE consultation today!