Motorized Window Treatments
Experience the convenience of smart blinds and shades. Voice control, app control, and scheduled automation for modern living.
Smart Motorization Solutions
How Motorized Window Treatments Work
Three things to decide: how the motor is powered, how you control it day-to-day, and whether it ties into the rest of your smart home.
Battery — rechargeable lithium pack tucked inside the headrail. Lasts 1–3 years per charge, refills with a USB-C cable. No electrician, no drywall work. Best for retrofits.
Hardwired — runs on your home's low-voltage wiring. Silent, unlimited runtime, never needs charging. Chosen during new construction or major remodels.
Remote — physical handheld included with every motor we install. Works without Wi-Fi.
App — schedule shades by time, sun position, or scene. Works from anywhere with internet.
Voice — Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple HomeKit. “Hey Google, close the living room shades.”
All three brands we carry — Hunter Douglas PowerView, Norman SmartDrape, and Alta Motorized — work with the major voice assistants out of the box.
Hunter Douglas adds support for Control4, Crestron, and Savant for whole-home automation systems. We program your hub and verify every command before we leave.
Choosing Between Motorized Blinds, Shades & Shutters
Each style does something a little different. Here's the short version of how Kansas City homeowners decide.
Slats tilt to a precise angle and lift on motorized cords. Choose blinds when you need to fine-tune the light through the day — bedrooms, home offices, kitchens, and any window where glare matters.
Strong fit: faux-wood and aluminum slat profiles, tilt-and-lift control, lower price point.
Learn about motorized blindsOne continuous fabric panel raises and lowers. Choose shades for large windows, room darkening, energy efficiency, and a contemporary aesthetic. Most popular choice for great rooms and primary bedrooms.
Strong fit: rollers, romans, cellular, woven woods, blackout fabrics.
Learn about motorized shadesFramed louvered panels that pivot for ventilation control. Premium choice when you want shutters as architectural feature plus motorized convenience — most often specified for primary suites, libraries, and front-of-house windows.
Strong fit: plantation-style homes, large openings, lasting resale value.
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The Future of Window Treatments
Every motorized product we install features whisper-quiet motors, smart home integration, and app control. Set schedules, create scenes, and enjoy hands-free convenience — all with no dangling cords for a safer, cleaner look.
App & Voice Control
Control your shades from anywhere with your phone or voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home.
One-Touch Convenience
Raise, lower, or set your preferred position with a single tap — no cords, no effort.
Smart Home Integration
Sync with your existing smart home system for automated schedules and scenes.
Whisper-Quiet Motor
Ultra-quiet motors designed for bedrooms, offices, and any space where silence matters.
Smart Home Ready
Works with Alexa, Google Home & Apple HomeKit
Smart Home Ready
Works with Alexa, Google Home & Apple HomeKit
Motorization by Location
Motorized Window Treatments FAQs
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Our experts will design the perfect motorization solution for your home.