How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In Chicago
Smart motorized window shades are a fantastic household innovation. With the touch of your finger, you can open or close your shades from your sofa, anywhere in your home, or even from miles away! You can even have them move on a schedule, so you don’t have to think about them. But, motorized shades do call for some setup before getting started. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a technical wizard to get your powered shades moving.
Follow these steps to learn how to operate your motorized shades in Chicago, and don’t be afraid to call your installer if you continue to have trouble connecting.
How To Link Your Smartphone To Your Motorized Shades
High-quality motorized shades, such as those installed by Sunburst, often use Zigbee to pair with your smartphone. This widely used wireless communications protocol is dependable, energy-efficient, and used by numerous smart tools. It lets your smartphone and other devices communicate with the motors on your shades.
You also need an app to control your smart shades. Our shades rely on the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this platform, you can operate your shades, check the state of the shade motor, and troubleshoot any issues.
Somfy makes motorized shade setup effortless with their app and smart motors, with, three quick steps:
- Look for the barcode on the shade’s hem bar or motor.
- Use your phone to scan the barcode. This will direct you to the app.
- Follow the app’s directions to pair with your motorized shades.
How To Operate Your Chicago Motorized Shades From Your Phone
Controlling your smart motorized shades only requires a few taps of your finger. Launch the TaHoma app. Locate the motorized shade you wish to control. Press the up and down arrows to move the shade up or down, and that’s it! You can now enjoy the perfect amount of light or privacy in your living space.
You can also use the app to set up scenes and schedules. Touch Scenes to integrate your shades to an existing smart home scene or make a new one. Touch Schedule to set your shades to open and close at certain times. Then let your shades function automatically while you go about your day.
How To Operate Motorized Shades In Chicago With A Remote Control
While countless homeowners are shifting to smart technology to control their window shades, you still have the option of remote-controlled shades, too. You raise or lower these with a controller that relays signals to your shade motor. The only thing you need to do is press the buttons to move your shade up or down.
You may need to sync your remote to your shades before starting. Your remote control will come with instructions. Typically, you’ll press a series of buttons that signal to the shade motor that your remote control is now paired with it. Keep those guidelines accessible in the event your controller loses the connection and must be paired again.
Turn To Sunburst For Modern Motorized Shades
The convenience of motorized window shades starts with the specialists at Sunburst Shutters Chicago. We’ll share all you should know about these smart solutions and help you select the ideal option. Then we skillfully install them and help you get connected. All you need to do is reach out to us at 847-250-6544 or fill out the following form to book a free in-home consultation.
