Electric Pleated Blinds

Benefits of Electric Cellular Blinds

Electric cellular blinds, also known as motorised honeycomb blinds, offer several benefits:

Convenience: The most significant advantage of electric cellular blinds is the convenience they offer. With a simple push of a button, or even through smart home integration, you can open or close the blinds without manually adjusting each one. This is particularly useful for hard-to-reach windows.

Energy Efficiency: Cellular blinds are known for their energy-efficient design. The unique honeycomb structure creates air pockets that provide insulation, helping to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. This can lead to significant savings on heating and cooling costs.

Improved Safety: Since these blinds are cordless, they are a safer option in homes with children and pets. Traditional blinds with cords can pose a hazard, but electric cellular blinds eliminate this risk.

Light Control and Privacy: These blinds offer excellent control over light and privacy. You can adjust them to let in the desired amount of light while maintaining your privacy. With the addition of a home hub such as Tahoma, you can program them to open and close at specific times, offering both convenience and an added security measure by making it appear as if someone is home even when you’re away.

Longevity and Durability: Electric blinds often have a longer lifespan compared to manual ones since the wear and tear due to manual handling is reduced. The motors and mechanisms used are generally designed for long-term use.

Integration with Smart Home Systems: Our electric cellular blinds can be integrated with smart home systems, allowing for, central control, voice control or control through a smartphone app. This integration can contribute to a more connected and automated home environment.

How Do Electric Pleated Blinds Enhance Your Daily Living Experience?

Automated Light Control: With the addition of a home hub or integration with a smart home system, smart pleated blinds can automatically adjust based on the time of day or ambient light levels. For instance, they can open in the morning to let in natural light, helping to wake you gently and close at sunset for privacy. This automated light control can improve your daily routine without any manual effort.

Energy Efficiency: By optimising the amount of sunlight entering your home, electric pleated blinds can help regulate indoor temperatures. During summer, they can close to keep the heat out, reducing air conditioning costs. In winter, they can open to let in warmth from the sun or close to retain heat, lowering heating expenses.

Enhanced Comfort and Convenience: With voice commands or a smartphone app, you can control the blinds from anywhere in your home, if you also opt for a home hub. This is particularly convenient when you're busy with tasks like cooking or taking care of children and need to adjust the blinds without physically going to each window.

Customisable Scenes and Moods: Smart home systems often allow you to create customisable "scenes" or "moods." For example, you can set a "movie night" scene where the blinds automatically lower and indoor lights dim, creating the perfect ambience for watching movies without getting up from your couch.

Improved Privacy and Security: Using a home hub, or smart home system, you can program the blinds to close automatically at specific times, ensuring privacy. This feature also enhances security, as closed blinds can deter potential burglars, especially when programmed to close even when you’re not at home.

Integration with Other Smart Devices: Using Somfy TaHoMa, or by integrating with other smart home systems, electric pleated blinds can be integrated with other smart home devices, such as lighting and thermostats, for a fully automated home experience. For example, your blinds can close when the thermostat detects a certain temperature, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor environment.

Aesthetically Pleasing: These blinds can be a stylish addition to your home. They come in various colours and materials, allowing you to choose a design that complements your home decor, adding to the overall enjoyment of your living space.

Health Benefits: Regular exposure to natural light, especially in the morning, has been shown to improve mood and sleep quality. Automated blinds can help regulate your exposure to natural light, contributing positively to your overall well-being.
 

Frequently Asked Questions about Electric Pleated Blinds

What are electric honeycomb blinds?

Electric honeycomb blinds, also known as motorized cellular shades, are window coverings made of pleated materials that form a 'honeycomb' or cellular structure. They are equipped with a motor, allowing them to be raised or lowered via remote control, smartphone app, or smart home system. The honeycomb design offers excellent insulation, helping to regulate indoor temperature and save on energy costs.

Which parts of the house are ideal for the use of honeycomb blinds?

Honeycomb blinds are versatile and can be used in any part of the house. They are particularly ideal for:

• Bedrooms: for light control and insulation, contributing to better sleep.
• Living rooms: to manage daylight and enhance privacy while maintaining the aesthetic appeal.
• Hard-to-reach windows: their motorized feature makes them perfect for skylights or high windows.
• Home offices: to reduce glare on screens and maintain a comfortable working temperature.

How to clean electric pleated blinds?

• Dust regularly with a feather duster or a soft cloth.
• For deeper cleaning, use a vacuum with a brush attachment on a low suction setting.
• If necessary, gently spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent, but avoid getting the motor or any electrical components wet.
• It's advised not to immerse these blinds in water or use harsh cleaning chemicals.

What is SOMFY TaHoMa?

SOMFY TaHoMa is a smart home automation system developed by SOMFY. It allows users to control and automate various home devices, including electric blinds, lights, heating, and security systems.

With TaHoMa, you can control these devices remotely through a smartphone app, create schedules, and integrate with other smart home ecosystems for a seamless home automation experience. Tahoma can be integrated with Smart Home assistants such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home allowing voice control of items paired with Tahoma.

Why use SOMFY radio-operated motors for electric pleated blinds?

• Reliability: SOMFY is known for its high-quality, durable motors that offer reliable performance over time.
• Quiet Operation: These motors are designed to operate quietly, making them ideal for use in environments where noise is a concern, like bedrooms.
• Ease of Integration: SOMFY’s radio-operated motors can be easily integrated with the TaHoMa system and other smart home ecosystems.
• Wireless Control: Radio-operated battery-powered motors eliminate the need for direct wiring, making installation simpler and more flexible.
• Customisability: They offer a range of control options, including remote controls, wall switches, smartphone apps, and voice commands.
• Energy Efficiency: The motors are energy-efficient, contributing to the overall energy efficiency of the blinds.