Motorised Blinds

Most motorised blinds are operated by a remote control that can be used anywhere in the room. This means you can manage how much light enters the room without even having to get up from your chair.

Whether you’re wanting to filter daylight, increase privacy, or brighten up your room, all you need to do is either push the button ‘up’ or ‘down’ on the remote. The motorised system will take care of everything else and, more importantly, make sure that the blind glides smoothly and holds in the desired location.

Louvolite motorised roller blinds are child-friendly and very easy to operate. So why not curl up on the sofa and get the kids to create the perfect setting for an afternoon siesta? The great thing about the motorised blinds from Louvolite is that you have the added benefit of wand operation. This hangs neatly at the side of the blind and allows you to open or close the blind manually too.

This is something we are being asked more and more often as Alexa devices infiltrate many homes across the UK. And, the good news is, yes – you can control your electric roller blinds using voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Home!

You can set up your electric blinds to open or close in response to simple voice commands, i.e. ‘open the blinds in the kitchen’ or ‘close the blinds in the living room’. You can also control several sets of blinds at once by setting up pre-programmed activities, triggered by phrases, such as ‘close all the blinds in the house’ or ‘open all the blinds upstairs’.

Another great thing about the motorised blinds we supply is that you can ask Alexa to open your blinds at sunrise – helping you to wake up naturally every morning – or close them as soon as it goes dark. What’s more, our Louvolite blinds allow you to control your blinds no matter where you are – without having to pick up a handset, your smartphone or hitting a switch. An Alexa-controlled blind is the ultimate in automation and convenience.

To connect your motorised roller blinds to your Amazon Alexa, head over to your Alexa app and select ‘devices’, then ‘add device’. From here, you can choose the device you want to connect from the list. If you can’t find it, tap ‘other’ and Alexa will search for nearby smart devices to pair with.

For more information about Amazon Alexa and our electric roller blinds, drop us an email at galaxyblindsltd@gmail.com, and we’ll get back to you.

The great thing about motorised blinds is that they can be hung either inside or outside the recess. But the question is, which looks best?

Many people opt to fit motorised blinds inside the recess as it ensures a neat and tidy look. Any photo frames or decorations you keep on the window sill will remain on display – even when the blinds are closed.

One of the only downsides to electric roller blinds inside the recess is that less light can enter the room. And if the recess measures at a depth of 7.5cm or less, it’s likely to be too shallow – meaning blinds will be best installed outside the recess.

Motorised roller blinds look just as good outside the recess though. And, when raised, more natural light can enter your home, creating the illusion of extra space. By night, you can lower the blind using the remote control to completely block light from entering.

We also recommend this option if you have decorative ornaments on your window sill, as you needn’t worry about them being knocked off. However, once closed, objects will be hidden behind the blind. To cover the entirety of the frame, the roller blind itself will need to be larger than its inside-recess counterpart.

If you require any help or guidance choosing motorised blinds, and where to fit them in your home, then please don’t think twice about calling us on 01744 453 300.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of getting motorised roller blinds for a while, but are yet to take the plunge, here are some of the key reasons why you should consider the investment:

• Convenience – control up to 15 blinds separately or all at once from any room in the house or anywhere in the world. Simply use the free app or use voice control with Amazon Alexa devices and Google Home.

• Child safe – blinds with a bead chain are the most dangerous for children and pets, whilst cordless motorised blinds are a much safer option as they are operated using a remote control or unique wand that hangs neatly at the side.

• Energy-saving – a huge benefit of blinds like these is that you can schedule them to close which, in turn, helps to retain heat and saves you money on your energy bills each month.

• Enhanced security – electric roller blinds are a smart way to make your house look like it’s occupied, even when you’re not home. Just use the timer, remote or the app on your smartphone to schedule the blinds to open and close.

• Easy to install – perhaps one of the biggest advantages of the electric blinds from Louvolite is that they are battery-operated, removing the need for mains wiring.
If you’re still not convinced motorised roller blinds are right for you, take a look at our blog ‘How to make your home beautiful with motorised blinds’. And if you have any questions or queries, call us on 01744 453 300.