Electric Blinds
How our electric blinds are a perfect solution to creating privacy and light control at a touch of a button.
Our motorised blinds are the ultimate solution to those who are looking for ease of use, sleek design and synchronisation with their automated home.
Powered by Somfy products, we provide electric blinds for all windows such as bifold doors, roof lanterns, conservatories, skylights, Velux and orangeries.
With a choice of roller, roman, pleated and blackout blinds, and a vast array of fabrics, there’s a huge range to suit any room and design preferences.
Electric Blinds for Windows
Suitable for any window type, our electric blinds really are incredibly easy to control. At the touch of a button, your motorised blinds give you the ultimate lighting and privacy control.
Controlled by Somfy, your electric blinds can either be battery powered or mains powered. Available in many different fabrics, colours and blind types, there’s no shortage of styles to suit your home and design preferences.
A brilliant feature of Somfy controlled motorised blinds is an automatic closure of your blinds when the internal temperature of your home reaches 25ºC. A perfect way to help keep your house cooler during the summer months. Not only this but they can also come with light sensors to automatically open and close your electric blinds at sunrise and sunset with the addition of a Somfy Tahoma switch.
With the addition of a Somfy hub, home automation works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa and other voice activation compatible devices. Find out more below.
If you’re looking for electric roller, venetian, roman, pleated, Velux, conservatory, skylight or glass lantern blinds, our Somfy controlled motorised blinds have many advanced practical features to fit flawlessly into your home.
Key benefits
Convenient
One of the key benefits of these electric blinds is the ease of control they offer. With just the touch of a button, you can effortlessly adjust the blinds to achieve the desired lighting and privacy levels. This convenience is suitable for any window type, making it hassle-free to manage multiple windows in your home.
Versatile
These motorised blinds come with a wide range of options to cater to various preferences and design choices. You can choose from different fabrics, colours, and blind types, allowing you to customize the blinds to perfectly complement your home's interior decor and style.
Smart
The inclusion of Somfy's smart automation technology enhances the functionality of these motorised blinds. For instance, the automatic closure of the blinds when the internal temperature reaches 25ºC helps to keep your house cooler during hot summer months. Additionally, the light sensors can be programmed to open and close the blinds automatically at sunrise and sunset, adding further convenience and energy efficiency.
Integrated
By incorporating a Somfy hub, these motorized blinds seamlessly integrate with popular home automation systems like Amazon Alexa and other voice-activated compatible devices. This integration allows you to control the blinds using voice commands, creating a more connected and smarter living environment.
Bifold and sliding doors are an incredibly popular choice when it comes to house renovations or extensions. They are a beautiful focal point and oose practicality when making your garden an extension of your living space.
However, they can be a tricky window expanse to dress. Using heavy draped curtains defeats the purpose of the open, airy feel that bifold and sliding doors were designed to create. Our electric roller blinds are a perfect solution to creating light and privacy at a touch of a button. Whether you are deciding between battery operated or mains powered motorised bifold door blinds or sliding door blinds, we provide you with the expert, professional advice so you can make an informed choice.
There are many different options available to you, such as how many blinds to use to cover the window doors. You could consider what time of day the light hits your bifold/sliding door windows as to whether you have more electric blinds across your bifold/sliding doors to block out the sun at different times of the day. You might want to consider the positioning of the main door so that you have a smaller motorised roller blind for the main door for easy access
Not quite sure if you want electric blinds across your bifold or sliding doors? Then take a look at our pleated, perfect fit and bifold door blinds to see the other products we supply & fit. We always offer free, no obligation quotations with impartial, expert advice and can advise you on which would best in your home.
Looking to use your bifold or sliding doors to create your garden to an additional living space? Take a look at our awnings site to see how a motorised awning or pergola can transform your garden into an extension of your home.
Home Automated Electric Blinds
We offer a range of accessories to compliment and enhance our motorised blinds. With the addition of a Somfy smart hub, our Somfy controlled electric blinds provide the perfect solution to your home automation.
Setting a timer on your electric blinds to open and close at a set time each day couldn’t be easier. Voice activation with the use of an Amazon Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant is also available for even easier control without your Somfy electric blinds remote control.
There’s even the ability to access your motorised blinds whilst you’re away through an app on your smart phone. The many options available to control your electric blinds are amazing.
All our motorised blinds are also compatible with smart light switches.
Our motorised conservatory blinds are another excellent example of how useful electric pleated blinds are. When needing to control temperature and light in a bright conservatory, the ease of use that electric blinds bring is what a lot of customers are now turning to.
Many people are now wanting to change their existing conservatory blinds with motorised conservatory roof blinds to match in with the rest of their automated home or simply to enable them to use them easier. Most conservatory blinds are operated with a pole mechanism to enable you to reach the roof blinds. Our electric pleated blinds are much easier to operate with a touch of a button or voice activation.
For even more information visit our conservatory blinds page.
Glass roof lanterns and roof lights are a beautiful design feature in homes which allows your room to be flooded with natural light. Yet, at times you still may want to block out a certain amount of light when the sun makes your room too hot or retain some heat during the winter months.
Additionally, reducing the sun’s glare in your room to screened items such as tv’s and computers. Motorised zip roller blinds are a neat and tidy solution without taking away the beauty of your glass roof lantern or roof lights.
Electric Blinds FAQs
Yes, you can. All our motorised blinds are available in various colours and fabrics, including blackout materials. If you need a motorised blind for a bedroom, children’s/nursery bedroom, or cinema room, we recommend choosing roller or roman blinds with blackout fabric.
We offer a range of electric blinds, including:
- Electric Roller Blinds
- Electric Pleated Blinds
- Electric Roman Blinds
- Electric Roof Blinds
- Electric Conservatory Blinds
- Electric Velux Blinds
- Electric Roof Lantern Blinds
- Electric Blackout Blinds
Our electric blinds can be powered and controlled in several ways, including:
- Mains powered: They can be connected directly to your home’s electrical system.
- Battery powered: Some models come with built-in rechargeable batteries, offering cordless operation.
- Remote controlled: You can control the blinds using a dedicated remote control, making it convenient and easy to adjust them.
- Voice controlled: For smart home setups, our electric blinds can be integrated with voice-controlled systems like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
- Home automation hubs: Our blinds are compatible with various home automation hubs, allowing seamless integration with your smart home setup.
While some of our electric blinds may be suitable for DIY installation, we recommend professional installation for the best results and to ensure safety and proper functionality. Our team of experts can assist you in installing the blinds correctly.
Yes, we provide customisation options for our electric blinds. You can choose from a wide range of fabrics, colours, and sizes to match your preferences and home decor.
Absolutely! Our electric blinds are designed with safety in mind. By eliminating the need for cords or chains, they minimize potential hazards, making them a safe option for homes with children or pets.
We provide a 5 year warranty on parts and labour. We will not only provide a replacement motor or blind in the event you have a problem but we will also do this free of charge unlike some other companies that sometimes charge for labour.
Generally, regular dusting and occasional spot cleaning with a damp cloth are sufficient to keep them in good condition. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the blinds to prevent damage. Doing so may invalidate your warranty.
We supply many blinds, shutters and awnings to customers all over Hampshire and the home counties including towns and villages such as Alresford, Winchester, Romsey, Hook and Stockbridge.
We offer a fully comprehensive package for homes throughout Hampshire, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.
Contact us here for a free no obligation quotation.
Discover all about our awnings and canopies by visiting our sister site winchesterawnings.com
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