Motorised & Electric Blinds with Smart Home Control
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Smart Comfort, Intelligent Solar Control and Effortless Living
Motorised blinds, also known as electric blinds or remote control blinds, do far more than simply open and close at the touch of a button. Combined with intelligent automation, they can help manage light, privacy, glare and solar heat gain automatically, creating a more comfortable home throughout the day.
Available across a wide range of made-to-measure blind styles, including roller, pleated, Venetian and Roman blinds, motorised systems provide smooth, quiet and reliable operation for both everyday convenience and modern smart home living.
When paired with Somfy Zigbee motorisation and the TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible blinds can automatically respond to changing sunlight, helping to reduce heat build-up in conservatories, south-facing rooms, bifold doors and other large glazed areas while still making the most of natural daylight.
What Are Motorised and Electric Blinds?
Motorised blinds, also known as electric blinds or remote control blinds, use a discreet built-in motor to raise, lower or tilt the blind automatically. Rather than relying on manual cords or chains, they can be operated using a remote control, wall switch, smartphone app or compatible smart home system.
Designed to combine convenience with intelligent automation, motorised blinds provide smooth, precise operation while helping to improve everyday comfort, accessibility and light control. When paired with systems such as the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible blinds can also respond automatically to changing sunlight, helping manage glare and solar heat gain throughout the day.
- Effortless operation using a remote control, smartphone or smart home system
- Smooth, precise positioning for consistent light, privacy and solar control
- Available across multiple blind types, including roller, pleated, Roman and Venetian blinds
- Ideal for modern living, improving convenience, accessibility and everyday comfort
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Types of Motorised and Electric Blinds
Motorisation can be incorporated into a wide range of made-to-measure blind styles, allowing you to combine intelligent control with the design, light control and solar performance that best suits your home. The most appropriate blind depends on the window, the room and how you use the space every day.
- Motorised Roller Blinds – ideal for large windows, bifold doors and modern glazing, with solar reflective fabrics available to help reduce heat build-up and glare.
- Motorised Pleated Blinds – particularly well suited to conservatories, roof glazing and Perfect Fit systems, combining excellent light control with optional solar reflective and insulating fabrics.
- Motorised Venetian Blinds – provide precise control of light and privacy through automated tilting and raising functions.
- Motorised Roman Blinds – combine luxurious fabrics with smooth, effortless operation for living rooms, bedrooms and dining spaces.
- Electric Blinds for Large or High Windows – ideal where manual operation would be difficult, providing convenient everyday control and intelligent automation.
During your consultation, we’ll help you compare the available blind types and recommend the most suitable solution based on your room, lifestyle, solar exposure and automation requirements.
Control Options: Remote Control, Smart Apps and Home Automation
Motorised blinds can be controlled in several different ways, allowing you to choose the level of automation that best suits your home. Whether you prefer the simplicity of a handheld remote or a fully connected smart home system, the controls can be tailored to how you live every day.
With Somfy Zigbee motorisation and the TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible blinds can do much more than simply open and close. They can respond automatically to changing sunlight, helping manage glare, privacy and solar heat gain throughout the day.
- Handheld remote control – simple, instant operation for individual blinds or groups of blinds.
- Wall-mounted switches – convenient fixed controls positioned exactly where you need them.
- Smartphone and tablet control – operate compatible blinds from almost anywhere using the TaHoma app.
- Schedules and routines – automatically adjust blinds at different times of day to improve comfort and privacy.
- Smart home integration – compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and wider smart home automation where appropriate.
- Intelligent solar control – compatible systems can automatically respond to changing sunlight, helping reduce heat build-up before rooms become uncomfortable.
During your consultation, we’ll explain the available control options and recommend the combination that provides the right balance between convenience, smart home integration and intelligent solar control for your home.
Remote Control Blinds – Simple, Instant Control
Remote control blinds are the simplest way to enjoy the convenience of motorised blinds without the need for a full smart home system. Using a handheld remote, you can effortlessly raise, lower or tilt one blind, a group of blinds or an entire room at the touch of a button.
They provide all the benefits of motorisation while remaining easy to use, making them an excellent choice for everyday comfort and convenience.
- Operate individual blinds or multiple blinds together
- Smooth, precise positioning for improved light and privacy control
- Ideal for bifold doors, large glazing and awkward-to-reach windows
- No cords or chains for a cleaner appearance and improved child safety
- Simple upgrade path to full smart home automation with the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub
Many customers begin with remote control blinds and later upgrade to the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub, allowing the same blinds to become part of an intelligent home automation system with schedules, smartphone control and automatic solar control.
Battery or Wired Motorised Blinds?
Motorised blinds can be powered using either rechargeable battery systems or a permanent mains connection. The most suitable option depends on the window location, how often the blinds will be used and whether the installation is taking place in an existing home or a new build.
For most homes, modern rechargeable battery motors provide an excellent balance of convenience, performance and straightforward installation without the need for additional wiring.
- Battery-powered motorised blinds – ideal for existing homes, with discreet rechargeable or replaceable battery systems and no visible wiring.
- Wired motorised blinds – an excellent choice for new-build properties, extensions or major renovations where mains power can be planned during installation.
- Suitable for retrofit and new-build projects – we’ll recommend the most appropriate solution based on your windows, access and the way you use each room.
- Compatible with Somfy motorisation and smart home automation – both battery and wired systems can be integrated with the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub for intelligent control.
During your consultation, we’ll explain the advantages of each option and recommend the most suitable power solution based on your home, your lifestyle and any future smart home plans.
Where Motorised Blinds Work Best
Motorised blinds are particularly valuable where convenience, accessibility, comfort and intelligent light control are equally important. They are especially well suited to larger areas of glazing, modern living spaces and rooms where changing sunlight can affect comfort throughout the day.
- Large or tall windows – where manual operation would be difficult or inconvenient.
- Conservatories, garden rooms and glazed extensions – helping automate solar control and reduce heat build-up during warmer weather.
- Bedrooms – allowing blinds to open and close automatically as part of your daily routine while improving comfort and privacy.
- Living rooms and bifold doors – enabling multiple blinds to operate together while helping manage glare and natural daylight.
- Home offices – helping reduce glare on computer screens and maintain a more comfortable working environment throughout the day.
- Homes prioritising child safety – removing the need for hanging cords and chains while providing simple, effortless operation.
When combined with Somfy motorisation and the TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible blinds can respond automatically to changing sunlight, helping improve comfort while reducing glare and solar heat gain throughout your home.
Smart Solar Control and Keeping Your Home Cooler
Motorised blinds do much more than provide convenient operation. Combined with solar reflective fabrics, Somfy Zigbee motorisation and intelligent automation, they can help reduce heat build-up, minimise glare and create a more comfortable home throughout the day.
Rather than reacting once a room has already become uncomfortably warm, compatible motorised blinds can respond automatically as sunlight changes, helping to reduce solar heat gain before it builds up.
- Automatically lower blinds before periods of strong sunshine
- Help reduce heat build-up in conservatories, garden rooms and south-facing rooms
- Reduce glare on televisions, laptops and computer screens
- Raise blinds again when natural daylight becomes beneficial
- Create a more comfortable home while reducing the need for manual adjustment
One of the most popular combinations is Solar Reflective Roller Blinds with Somfy Zigbee motorisation, allowing large windows, bifold doors and glazed extensions to respond automatically as sunlight changes throughout the day.
Solar Reflective Pleated Blinds are another excellent option for conservatories, roof glazing and sunrooms, where intelligent automation can help manage heat, glare and comfort without compromising natural daylight.
When combined with the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible motorised blinds become part of an intelligent home that can automatically respond to changing sunlight, helping improve comfort while making the most of natural daylight throughout the year.
Electric Blinds for Bifold Doors
Bifold doors are a stunning feature in many modern homes, but their large areas of glazing can quickly lead to heat build-up, glare and reduced privacy during certain times of the day. Electric blinds for bifold doors provide an elegant solution, combining effortless operation with intelligent light and solar control.
- Ideal for wide spans of glazing and open-plan living spaces
- Operate multiple blinds together across the full width of the doors
- Help reduce glare in bright south- and west-facing rooms
- Automatically respond to changing sunlight when combined with smart automation
- Available in roller, pleated and tracked blind systems
Motorised Solar Reflective Roller Blinds are one of the most popular solutions for bifold doors. Combined with Somfy Zigbee motorisation and the TaHoma Smart Hub, they can automatically lower before strong afternoon sunshine reaches the glazing, helping reduce heat build-up while maintaining a bright, comfortable living environment.
For some installations, Solar Reflective Pleated Blinds may also provide an excellent solution, particularly where a slimmer blind system or specialist glazing requires a different approach. During your consultation, we’ll recommend the most suitable option based on your doors, the orientation of the room and how you use the space.
Somfy Electric Blinds – Intelligent Motorisation You Can Rely On
Somfy is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of motorised blind systems, trusted by homeowners, architects and professional installers for reliable, quiet operation and intelligent smart home technology. Whether you’re automating a single blind or an entire property, Somfy motors are designed to deliver smooth everyday performance while providing the flexibility to grow with your home.
- Reliable, quiet motor technology designed for everyday use
- Compatible with Somfy RTS, io-homecontrol and selected Zigbee motor systems
- Seamless integration with the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub for intelligent home automation
- Available across roller, pleated, Venetian and Roman blind systems
- Expandable smart home platform that grows as you add more motorised blinds and compatible devices
When combined with the Somfy TaHoma Smart Hub, compatible blinds can automatically respond to changing sunlight, helping manage glare, privacy and solar heat gain throughout the day. This makes Somfy motorisation particularly effective when paired with Solar Reflective Roller Blinds or selected Solar Reflective Pleated Blinds, allowing your home to stay more comfortable without constant manual adjustment.
Whether you’re looking for simple remote control or a fully connected smart home, Somfy provides one of the most established and future-proof motorisation systems available today.
Electric Window Blinds for Every Room
Electric window blinds are no longer reserved for feature glazing or luxury homes. Today, motorised blinds can be specified throughout the home, providing effortless operation, intelligent light control and improved everyday comfort in almost any room.
Whether you’re looking to improve privacy, reduce glare, automate solar control or simply enjoy the convenience of remote operation, electric blinds can be tailored to suit both traditional and contemporary living spaces.
- Bedrooms – automate opening and closing as part of your daily routine while improving comfort and privacy.
- Living rooms – reduce glare on televisions and automatically manage changing sunlight throughout the day.
- Kitchens and dining areas – ideal for larger windows, bifold doors and open-plan spaces where multiple blinds can operate together.
- Home offices – maintain comfortable light levels and reduce screen glare during the working day.
- Conservatories and glazed extensions – combine motorisation with solar reflective fabrics to help manage heat build-up automatically.
Whether you’re automating a single room or creating a fully connected smart home, electric window blinds provide a practical, elegant solution that combines convenience, comfort and intelligent control without compromising on style.
Benefits of Motorised and Electric Blinds
Motorised blinds offer much more than convenient operation. Combined with intelligent controls and optional smart home automation, they help improve comfort, light control and everyday living while providing a clean, modern finish throughout your home.
- Effortless operation using a remote control, smartphone app or compatible smart home system.
- Automatic solar control to help reduce heat build-up and glare when combined with compatible solar reflective blinds.
- Improved child safety with no hanging cords or chains.
- Consistent light and privacy control across individual windows or multiple blinds operating together.
- Ideal for large or difficult-to-reach windows, including bifold doors, conservatories and high-level glazing.
- Greater everyday comfort through intelligent scheduling, automation and remote operation.
- Modern, discreet appearance with concealed motors and clean architectural lines.
Whether you’re looking for simple remote control or a fully connected smart home, motorised blinds provide a practical, future-ready solution that combines convenience, comfort and intelligent control throughout your home.
Professional Measuring, Installation and Setup
Every motorised blind system is professionally measured, specified and installed by our own experienced team, ensuring smooth operation, reliable performance and the correct motorisation solution for your home.
We’ll help you choose not only the right blind, but also the most appropriate motor, power supply and control system based on how you use each room.
- Expert advice on blind styles, motorisation, power options and smart home control.
- Professional measuring before any order is manufactured.
- Installation by our own experienced fitters – no subcontractors.
- Setup and demonstration of remotes, smartphone apps and TaHoma Smart Hub where installed.
- Guidance on automation, schedules and smart home routines to help you get the most from your system.
Why Choose Blinds and Shutter?
Choosing motorised blinds is about more than selecting a motor. It’s about specifying the right blind, the right control system and the right level of automation to suit the way you live. Our experienced team will guide you through every stage, from initial consultation through to professional installation and ongoing support.
- Specialists in motorised blinds, smart home control and solar control solutions.
- Expert advice on Somfy motorisation, TaHoma Smart Hub and intelligent automation.
- Made-to-measure blinds professionally measured for a precise, reliable fit.
- Installation by our own employed fitters with full setup and demonstration included.
- Local showrooms across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire where you can experience motorised blinds in person.
- Consultation-led approach focused on comfort, convenience, solar control and long-term performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are motorised blinds the same as electric blinds?
Yes, motorised blinds and electric blinds are two terms commonly used to describe blinds that operate using an electric motor.
Do motorised blinds need to be wired in?
Not at all. Most electric blinds we supply are Li-ion battery operated, however we do on occasion supply ready to be hardwired to the mains, depending on the blind type, size and location.
What types of blinds can be motorised?
Most blind types can be motorised, including roller blinds, pleated blinds and Venetian blinds, subject to size and suitability.
Are motorised blinds child safe?
Yes, motorised blinds are considered very child safe because they do not require hanging cords or chains, with the exception. of tilt only wood and faux wood venetian blinds.
Are motorised blinds reliable?
Yes, when professionally specified and installed, motorised blinds are reliable and designed for smooth, long-term operation.
Can motorised blinds be controlled by a remote?
Yes, most motorised blinds can be operated using a handheld remote control, making everyday use quick and convenient.
Can motorised blinds be added to an existing blind?
In some cases, existing blinds can be motorised, but this depends on the blind type, condition and size. Advice is always recommended.
Are motorised blinds suitable for large or hard-to-reach windows?
Yes, motorised blinds can be ideal for large, tall or hard-to-reach windows where manual operation would be difficult.
What are motorised blinds?
Motorised blinds, also known as electric blinds, use a built-in motor to raise, lower or tilt the blind automatically, removing the need for manual operation.
Can motorised blinds be controlled using an app?
Yes, with the addition of a compatible smart hub, rts motorised blinds can be controlled using a smartphone or tablet app. Blinds using Matter such as Eve Motion do not require a hub for integration with apps.