Smart homes use technology to make life simpler. Devices, such as your smartphone, Alexa and Google Home, can all help with everyday tasks. You can turn off lights with just a simple voice command or be alerted to unusual activity by security systems. At your windows, smart electric blinds can be adjusted with a quick instruction or at the touch of an app.
Let's look at the many benefits of electric blinds to discover why they’re a worthwhile home upgrade.
Standard electric blinds are simple to operate with a handy remote control. Smart operation takes things one step further and for this you’ll need a hub. Here at Hillarys we offer the market leading Somfy hub. Once this is in place and you’ve installed the correct app, you’ll gain access to a range of features.
Most of us can think of times when it’s just too tricky to go over to a window to adjust a blind. You might be busy in the kitchen, on a work call, or even just relaxing with a book when the sun moves to a position that’s almost blinding! In all these situations voice control can help. A quick instruction to Alexa, and you’ll stop the sun from shining in your eyes without having to move away from what you’re doing.
It will come as no surprise that most of us follow a daily routine – getting up at the same time every day, eating, going out... So why not program our blinds to tie in with that routine? The routine feature on a smart home app can help you get up in the morning (set a routine to open your blinds at the same time as your alarm goes off) and can help create the right environment for drifting off to sleep. It’s great for helping children settle at bedtime, and it’s just as good for grown-ups too, especially when combined with a blackout blind.
Setting routines is also great when you’re away from home, for example when you head off on your summer holiday. Give your home a ‘lived in feel’ with blinds that continue to open in the morning and close in the evening, even though you’re not around. Combine with smart lighting and it will be hard to tell that there’s no one inside.
Opening and closing blinds might be inconvenient at times but it’s an everyday task that many of us don’t give much thought to. However, if you have a disability or mobility issues, this so called ‘simple’ task could be impossible just because you can’t reach the blind. Smart electric blinds are a practical choice in these situations, helping support independent living with a simple voice command.
Electric blinds add a sleek, modern touch to any room, proving that accessibility doesn’t mean compromising on style. It’s all about making life easier without sacrificing design.
Keeping blinds closed on very cold days is a great way to keep the heat in and draughts out. These insulating properties are beneficial in the summer months too, preventing sun glare and helping to prevent the heat inside a room becoming uncomfortable. All this becomes so much easier with an app that you can use even if you’re away from home. You just need to keep an eye on the weather and adjust your blinds using the app as necessary.
Smart electric blinds are more than a trend; they're a step towards a more convenient, comfortable, and secure home. We offer a wide range of smart blind solutions to suit your style from vibrant Roller blinds to innovative Triple Shade blinds with measuring and fitting included.
Our new collection of contemporary Roller blind fabrics includes hundreds of on-trend prints and patterns.
Blinds, curtains or shutters can help you keep your home at a comfortable temperature all year round.
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