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Smart Homes, Smarter Styles: Motorized Window Treatments

We’ve all been there – forgetting to lower the shades after getting into bed and needing to drag yourself out of bed to do it. But imagine being able to close them with a handheld device or even your voice. Nice, huh?

Hunter Douglas PowerView® Automation in a living room near Kailua-Kona, HI

Kaloko Shutter & Blind in Kailua-Kona, HI, specializes in Hunter Douglas luxury window treatments, and many of our clients opt for one of the brand's most innovative features: PowerView® Automation. Motorized window treatments are available as an option with many of their styles, and it’s an innovative, modern convenience that can simplify your life.

How Do Motorized Window Coverings Work?

Instead of cords and wands, motorized window treatments have sophisticated motors hidden in their framework. They are powered by plug-in adaptors, solar power, and hardwiring, but most use AA batteries. Extremely quiet, the small motors open, close, and adjust the window treatments without manual operation.

The motorization can be controlled in several ways:

  • Pebble® Remote: a smaller, streamlined handheld device.
  • PowerView® App: install this on your phone and control your shades with a quick touch.
  • PowerView® Gateway: for even more control.
  • Voice Assistants: like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home Kit.

Benefits of Motorized Smart Shades

PowerView® Automation offers other benefits besides letting you remain in bed after forgetting to lower the shades. They’re safer for children and pets because they don’t have exposed cords that get in the way. And since you can schedule the window coverings in advance to open or close at set times, your house can have a lived-in look when you’re out of town for more security.

Convenient scheduling also helps you save money on energy costs. Set them up to raise and lower at different times of day, according to the season. That way, you’ll make the most of the daylight and keep your home warmer or cooler.

Which Hunter Douglas Products Have Motorization?

You’ll be impressed at how many Hunter Douglas window treatments can be enhanced with PowerView® Automation:

  • Blinds
  • Cellular shades
  • Roller shades
  • Roman shades
  • Sheer panels
  • Sheer shades
  • Vinyl shutters
  • Woven wood shades

Here are three of our favorite selections:

Luminette® Sheer Panels

With a unique design that resembles sheer, vertical drapery, Luminette® Sheer Panels are designed for large windows and glass doors. Perfect for filtering light into your room, harsh glare will be a thing of the past.

Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades

Use Alustra® Woven Textures® Roller Shades motorized window treatments instead of traditional roller and solar shades. They’re crafted from exclusive, globally sourced fabrics for a luxe look that will enhance your space.

Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters

Built to stand up to high humidity and heat, Palm Beach™ Polysatin™ Vinyl Shutters are UV- and water-resistant. Consider these vinyl shutters for cool, coastal spaces for a fun, beachy vibe.

Motorized Window Treatments Near Kailua-Kona

Kaloko Shutter & Blind in Kailua-Kona, HI, is a Hunter Douglas Lustra Showcase Dealer in the Big Island of Hawaii, with an extraordinary showroom and a talented interior design team. Stop in to see PowerView® Automation in person; you’ll love the seamless, quiet operation. Contact us to request a consultation in Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, Kohala, Waimea, Kamuela, Hualalai, Holualoa, Captain Cook, and Kealakekua, HI.