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Control your blinds with home automation
Save time, money and effort thanks to the motorised blinds with home automation. Having these systems will give you greater well-being at home, as well as a "smarter" home. If you want to know what we are talking about, don't miss this post! You will discover the advantages that the motors and automatisms for roller blinds can offer you.
Home automation for blinds
If you do not know what is home automation for roller shutters, here is a brief summary. It is a set of elements that allows you to control your blinds centrally, using a touchscreen, a remote control or your own smartphone. With this system, you can even programme actions in advance or automatically.
Domotising blinds vs. Motorising blinds
To dispel doubts, controlling a roller shutter is not the same thing as motorising a roller blind. The former involves managing your movement from wherever you are, be it, for example, another part of the city. The latter, on the other hand, simply ensures mechanised operation.
Improve the security of your home with home automation motorised roller shutters.
Motorised roller shutters are an effective barrier that protects you, your family and your belongings.
- Presence simulationYou can manage the raising and lowering of the blinds from your mobile phone and know where they are. This is undoubtedly a good deterrent for intruders.
- Obstacle detectionThe home automation system detects them automatically, preventing accidents in the home.
- Reinforced protection: they exist security shutters motorised locks that block in the event of attempted burglary. Preventing glass breakage and access to the home.
There are even systems that detect smoke emanations, allowing the shutters to open quickly to facilitate evacuation if necessary.
Reduce your energy consumption
Installing a roller shutter motor with home automation is a protection from the cold in winter and from the sun in summerWhy? Because, with motorisation, you can control the opening and closing of the blinds depending on the intensity of the sunlight.
In other words, we are talking about cold insulating blinds and heat-insulating blinds.
In this way, the use of heating or air conditioning is optimised, thereby achieving a saving on your electricity bill with roller shutters.
More advantages of incorporating home automation in roller shutters
However, owning motorised blinds with home automation has other advantages in addition to those already mentioned:
| Help for people with reduced mobility | Al control roller shuttersThe new system allows disabled or elderly people to raise and lower them without having to move around, simply by pressing a button or pushbutton. |
| Alternative cheap and affordable for all budgets | Installing an electric roller shutter does not have to involve a high financial outlay. The price will depend on the type of roller shutter and motor you choose, as well as its sophistication. |
| Accessibility | In large houses (especially if they have several floors), home automation groups can be set up. We are talking about different roller blinds that open and close at the same time at the touch of a button. No need to go through every room in the house to do this manually. |
| Easy installation | The installation of home automation in roller shutters can be carried out quickly and cleanly. In other words, there is no need to bother with work that disturbs the neighbours or makes the rooms dirty. |
How can blinds be controlled at home?
A distinction must be made between the types of shutters to control them. In addition, there must be a current nearby to plug in the motor. In addition, you have the option of getting a home automation module (or Hub) and a switch for each roller shutter to be automated. With these devices, you can operate the blinds using a controller or a mobile phone.
On the other hand, you may need certain motor accessorieswhich you can find individually or in an installation kit.
Models and motors for roller shutters
There are two types of motors for controlling roller shutters: tubular and non-tubular (also known as ribbon engine). In both cases, it is necessary to calculating the weight of the blind and measuring the blind (width x height) to find out whether a higher or lower power (Nm) motor is required.
Tubular motors
Also called electric motors. They are used to automate roller shutters and roller blindsawnings, awnings, doors, etc.
They have cylindrical shape and are located at the top of the windows. They are also connected to the power supply by means of a small cable.
Installation is simple, no works required. Once installed, they are simple to operate: the blinds roll up automatically at the touch of a button or switch.
If your roller shutter does not exceed 28 kilos, you can choose a tubular motor with a torque of 15Nm. On the other hand, if it weighs between 28 and 58, you will need a 30Nm device.
Belt motor (not tubular)
If you wish to maintain the original assembly of your roller shutter, you can opt for this type of motor.
The non-tubular engine is installed in the belt catcher (hence the name). For this, all you need is a plug.
Both its operation and installation are very basic. Simply cut the strap The motor must be adjusted to the size specified by the manufacturer, placed in the new dustpan and the motor plugged into the socket.
This motor can be purchased for wall mounting to improve the aesthetic finish.
How is the installation carried out and how much does it cost?
As you have seen, the installation of a home automation motor on blinds is a job that any DIY enthusiast can do - no need to be a professional! Moreover, its maintenance is like that of any other household appliance.
As regards the price of electric blindsWell, it depends on the model you choose. But don't worry about how much it costs to motorise a roller shutterIt has now become quite affordable.
What aspects should be considered when installing automatic roller shutters?
On the one hand, you need to think about what kind of motor to choose. On the other hand, you should bear in mind the material and dimensions of your roller shutters in order to find out what power it will need. You can also decide on the degree of control you are looking for, as the market offers a variety of options:
These are some of the factors you should consider when automating your roller shutters.
Manage your motorised blinds with home automation from wherever you are.
In short, the motorised blinds with home automation allow you to manage their opening and closing, as well as their programming depending on the incidence of the sun's rays. All of this saves time and energy in the home. Take a look at our Somfy motors or to our Cherubini Motors to put all this into practice.
