The right window dressings can do amazing things for your home when it comes to providing privacy, filtering sunlight and framing a view. When it comes to getting motorised curtains, there are certain qualities you need to keep an eye out for beyond preferences for material and style.
Home automation has become more popular and affordable so products like automatic curtains are becoming more commonplace in New Zealand homes. To ensure you are getting a quality automation product that will work well and last a long time, below are some key considerations.
Is the Motor Durable?
Of course, one of the most important components of a motorised curtain system is the motor. Your motor needs to work well and last a long time. Ensure a warranty is provided with it and the company that produces the automated curtains are reputable. Cheap products tend to break down sooner or operate poorly, e.g. they might lag or sometimes be unresponsive to commands made from your remote.
How Noisy is the Motor?
Automated curtains add a sense of sophistication to your home. At least that’s the case when your curtains open and close silently. When your system has a noisy motor, it’s quite annoying (especially in the bedroom) and a sign that it isn’t a good quality product. Advances in technology as well as consumer demand means that you can expect a nearly silent motor.
What Kind of Features Does Your Motorised Curtain Have?
Quality automated curtains tend to come with a lot of smart features. For example, the Somfy motorised curtains we provide at Lahood have features such as:
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The ability to memorise your favourite curtain positions,
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A touch motion function that allows you to activate the motor by gentling pulling on the curtains,
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Integration with a timer allowing the curtains to move automatically depending on the position of the sun.
The point of automated curtains is to simplify and eliminate the need to perform the repetitive task of opening and closing curtains. These features are designed to be adaptable to suit your needs so you can let sunlight in or keep it out depending on your wishes without having to do anything.
How Does It Integrate with Other Technology?
Modern motorised curtains can also integrate with a wide variety of other gadgets. For example, you can download an app to control curtains around your home remotely from your phone even when you are out of the house. Some automated curtains can also fully integrate with a smart home systems such as Alexa.
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At Lahood Window Furnishings, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality curtains and blinds including a range of automatic curtains and blinds with all the latest features.
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