Motorized Shades Offer Beauty and Effortless Control

Let Your Shades Adjust Automatically to the Changing Position of the Sun

The days are getting longer as the Earth tilts towards the sun. And with this extended daylight comes incredibly awesome days in Suffolk, VA. But we also know that the hot days of July are just ahead of us.

Did you know that there’s an automated way to seamlessly control the level of sunlight that filters through your home? It’s called motorized shades! These programmable modern marvels let in just enough light, changing automatically as the day progresses. Let’s see how it’s done.

 

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Daylighting

Daylighting is a beautiful thing. Also called daylight harvesting in architectural circles, it’s the process of using the sun’s light to bring beauty and warmth into a home. Of course, in the summer, that beauty and warmth can turn into intense heat and overworked HVACs.

Smart shades adjust to the changing sun’s rays. For example, the south-facing window shades rise as dawn breaks, letting in the early morning light. As the sun continues its morning path, these shades lower to block the solar heat gain of direct sunlight. The best material for south-facing shades consists of UV protection and material that reflects solar radiation.

Depending on your home’s alignment, your northern-facing shades can open as the day progresses, letting sunlight filter through. Many of our clients prefer translucent material that lets filtered sunlight light in and allows them to see the beauty of the outdoors while still offering some privacy.

Some of our customers are devoted to watching the sun rise and set every day. In these homes, we can program the east-facing motorized shades to raise at sunrise and the west-facing window coverings to raise at sunset. Your smart home automatically adjusts to daylight saving time and knows when the sun sinks over and beyond the horizon.

Also, programmed sensors adjust your shades based on the temperature in the room. If you can dream it, we can most likely do it.

Total Control

Our certified technicians can determine the optimum type of shades, material, and programming for each room. Some shades can even be customized and made with your favorite fabric.

When integrated with your home automation system, you experience total control of your home’s climate and lighting. For example, the lights can adjust based on the level of sunlight in a room, and your thermostat changes based on the corresponding temperature.

With one-touch control on keypads or touchscreens, your shades lower, your lights brighten, and your favorite summer playlist fills the air.

Enhance your home’s aesthetic and your daily life with smart home technology. To learn more about motorized shades and home automation or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact WSC Home Audio Video today.