What You’ll Learn
- Motorized shades from Paradise Window Coverings open and close with a remote, timer, smartphone app or voice command, at home or away.
- We offer Lutron motorized roller shades, which work with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Control4, and Hunter Douglas PowerView® automation for app, remote, voice and scheduled control.
- Motorization is available on roller, cellular, Roman and woven wood shades, plus horizontal motorized shades for sliding glass doors and large windows.
- Scheduled shades help keep your home cooler, protect furnishings from UV fading and remove cords for a safer home, and our family-owned team handles installation and setup.
Think about how often you adjust your shades in a day. You open them in the morning, lower them when the afternoon sun hits the TV, and close them again at night for privacy. Motorized shades handle all of that for you, often without you lifting a finger. Set a schedule once, and your shades rise with the sunrise and lower before the heat of the day. At Paradise Window Coverings, we design and install motorized shades that make everyday life in your Honolulu home easier and more comfortable.
A Day With Motorized Shades
Here’s what motorized shades can look like in a typical Oahu home:
- Morning. Bedroom shades rise automatically to let in natural light as you wake up.
- Midday. The living room shades the lower partway to block glare while you work or watch TV.
- Afternoon. West-facing shades close on schedule to hold back heat and protect floors and furniture from UV rays.
- Evening. Every shade in the house lowers with a single command for nighttime privacy.
- Away from home. Use your phone to open or close shades, so your home looks lived-in and stays cool.
Which Motorization System Is Right for You?
We offer two trusted motorization options, so we can match the system to your home and your existing tech:
Lutron Motorized Shades
Lutron is an industry leader in motorization and home automation. Its motorized roller shades are known for reliability, quiet performance, long battery life and stopping at the exact same position every time. They work with Lutron’s own smart-home system and also integrate with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and Control4.
Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation
PowerView automation lets you control Hunter Douglas window treatments with a smart-home system, app or remote. You can schedule shades to adjust by time of day or control them with voice commands, and it’s available on products like Aria™ Soft Blinds.
Which Shades Can Be Motorized?
Motorization works with many of the shade styles we offer, so you don’t have to choose between style and convenience:
- Roller shades for a sleek, minimal look in a wide range of fabrics and colors.
- Cellular shades for excellent insulation in sun-facing rooms.
- Roman shades for soft folds and a tailored, elegant look.
- Woven wood shades for natural texture from bamboo and other natural materials.
- Horizontal motorized shades for sliding glass doors and large windows.
Where Motorized Shades Make the Biggest Difference
Motorized shades are useful anywhere, but they really earn their keep in a few situations:
- High or hard-to-reach windows in vaulted living rooms and stairwells.
- Large walls of glass where adjusting several shades by hand takes time.
- Homes with kids and pets, since cordless motorized shades have no dangling cords.
- Smart homes that already run lighting, music or security through a hub.
- Home offices and workspaces where glare control throughout the day matters.
Comfort, Protection and Efficiency
Motorized shades do more than add convenience. When they close automatically during the hottest hours, they help keep your home cooler and can reduce the energy your air conditioning uses. Regular shade coverage also protects furniture, artwork and flooring from fading in Hawaii’s strong sun. For many homeowners, motorized shades are a modern upgrade that adds to a home’s overall appeal.
Professional Installation and Setup
Motorized shades work best when they’re installed and programmed correctly. Our family-owned team measures every window, installs your shades and helps you set them up with your remote, app or smart-home system. We’ll walk you through creating schedules, so your shades are working for you from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions about motorized shades:
You can control them with a remote, a timer, a smartphone app or voice commands. You can also set schedules so they open and close automatically, whether you’re home or away.
Ready to make your shades work for you? Schedule your free in-home consultation, and we’ll show you how motorized shades fit your home.