Smart Living - Smart Curtains for The Modern Home

What are Smart Curtains?

Smart window coverings look just like traditional curtains and blinds, but they operate electronically. The curtain tracks include intelligent mechanisms that move the curtains via remote control. When this motor is linked to a smart home system, your curtains can be operated from anywhere – inside the home, your workplace, or even from another country.

When controlling smart curtains, you have a choice of methods:

1. You can use a hand-held remote control, much like standard TV controls.
2. A wireless hub or switch with push-button control is available for quick access.
3. Use an app downloaded onto a smartphone or tablet.
4. Control the system through voice activation using Alex or, Google Assistant or a similar system.
5. You can also just give the curtains a gentle tug as if opening or closing them manually, and the motor will kick in and do the rest for you.

Your curtains can be integrated with other smart technology in your home, such as the lights or heating. It's possible to control many aspects of your home's environment from wherever you are.

What are the Benefits of Electric Curtains?

Motorised curtains look luxurious, and they are an impressive gadget that can give your home the wow factor, but they are also very practical. Several advantages come with automated curtains, such as:

Easy to use – For wide curtains that cover an expanse of glass, make your life easier by motorising the curtain track. For very tall curtains or tricky-to-reach windows that are awkward to get to, smart curtains provide the perfect solution. Electric window coverings are a breeze to operate and will prevent untidy folds in the fabric. No more struggling to use your curtains; with just the press of a button or a voice command your curtains will smoothly and quietly open or close.

Added security: Motorised curtains are invaluable when it comes to protecting your home. Whenever you are away, either at work or on holiday, your curtains can be operated remotely to create the illusion that someone is inside. By using a timer, the curtains can close at sundown and open at first light – you choose the timetable that suits your circumstances. And electric curtains can be integrated with the lighting system to make it impossible to tell whether the property is empty or occupied.

Insulation for extra warmth: Curtains help to keep the heat inside during winter, so make sure your home stays cosy by automating curtain closure at dusk. The operation can be timed to coincide with the heating turning on, so everything is ready for your return home. With extra insulation, you could save money on your heating bills and stop wasting lost energy.

Insulation to keep rooms cool – In summer, some rooms heat up more than others when the sun beats directly on the windows. One way to keep bedrooms cooler is to close the curtains later in the day. Set the timer on your automated curtains to shut at set times so you don't have to remember. With automatic curtains, you can ensure a better night's sleep in a cooler bedroom.

Protect furniture from fading - Light pours in through different windows as the sun moves across the sky during the daytime. If flooring or furniture could fade due to harsh sunlight at certain times of the day, a motorised curtain can help prevent damage. Simply time the curtains to close in certain rooms at set hours; there's no need to shut them all permanently.

Wake up gently - Natural light can slowly stir you from sleep. Time your smart curtains to open before or with your morning alarm to help you wake gradually. It's a much nicer way to start the day. And if you have teenagers who can't get out of bed, curtains that open electronically can stop them from sleeping until noon!

Assist vulnerable loved ones – Electric curtains can help people who struggle to open or shut them manually. Using either voice activation or remote control, your loved one can control the curtains from a chair without needing to get to their feet. You can also have someone else access the curtains by using the app for peace of mind. Smart home technology provides an effective way to ensure comfort for vulnerable family members.

What do Electric Curtains Look Like?

Smart curtains look as stylish as regular curtains; the only difference is the installation of discreet curtain tracks. The operating mechanism is battery-run, so no wires or cables are visible, and the motor is small and hard to see. Our electric curtain poles can be used with the pleated, waved, lined or blackout curtains of your choice to suit your home's décor.

We have further information and a short video on our web page if you want to know more about smart curtains. We are always available to answer any questions, just contact us.