The Sunsa app provides direct control over as many blinds as you like, and these can be group arbitrarily as required for easier control. Basic scheduling functions are also included here, but anything smarter will require the use of Alexa. Potential Concerns

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Our high quality DIY remote control RollerTrol™ DC tubular motors are perfect for making custom remote control window blinds and shades, skylight shades, projector screens, awnings, banners, conveyers or any application where you need a rotating tube. We have two basic physical sizes of 12 volt motors: the standard series with a 35mm drive adapter, and the mini series with an 18mm drive adapter: The cost to retrofit your blinds with motors varies depending on the type of blinds, the finish you’re are looking for, and the features you choose. The standard series is designed to work in most situations with almost any window size where you want to install a motorized blind or shade with remote control. There are two models in this series, with different gearing and lift capacities: 6 lb (2.7 kg) @ 34 rpm and 12 lb (5.5 kg) @ 28 rpm. Smart phone control is provided by the Tuya cloud, which offers integration with Alexa and Google Assistant, as well as IFTTT. To use this you’ll need to install the provided USB Wifi adapter. Alternatively you can use the provided wall remote right out of the box, or the on device manual controls which provide a simple up/down/stop system.The TaHoma mobile app allows you to add up to 20 devices: roller shutters, interior blinds, garage doors, gates. Roller blinds tend to need a lot more power to raise them than other types of blinds and curtains, so the typical way to motorize these is to insert a motor into the roller tube itself. There are many such motors on the market, and they are generally simple to install. The main issue you’ll encounter is that they typically require a power outlet nearby. There are some battery-powered models now available, though, which can make for a much cleaner installation.

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In many cases the answer is Yes. There are a wide variety of retrofit DIY products on the market to convert just about any type of blind to be motorized and linked to a smart home for automation. In this article we cover options for roller blinds, tilt blinds, vertical blinds, and many others. You can of course opt to build your own solution. This can be cheaper, but requires a bevy of skills including 3D printing, electronics, and programming to some extent. If you are doing a retrofit, you would remove the clutch mechanism from one end, where you are going to insert the motor. Your satisfaction and peace of mind is our top priority. Shop safe in the knowledge that Blinds Direct believes in the quality of our ranges and is a reputable retailer you can trust. These devices provide the rotary control needed for opening tilt blinds like venetians and other horizontal types. These motors typically replace the wand used to manually control such blinds and can be either internally installed or mounted alongside the blind depending on the design. Blind EnginesSomfy is the worldwide specialist and market leader in the field of motorization solutions for all types of indoor and outdoor sun protection, garage doors and fencing. Many Somfy motors all look the same from the outside. Often an elongated tube with a motor head and supply wire at the end. The size and cross-section may differ depending on the application. In practice, you do not see the motoras it is integrated,almost invisibly during the assembly of your awning or roller shutter. Roller blinds tend to have higher power requirements due having to lift the weight of the whole blind. These models often require hard wired or plug-in power. There are battery models for these, providing you are willing to recharge the battery every couple of months. We recommend aluminum tubing as a good choice for the roller material, although you can use cardboard, plastic and steel tubing if it suits your purpose. The following pertains to aluminum tubing, but the dimensions can be applied generally to other types of tube material. There are 3 important dimensions to consider (other than length):