How did you fair during our recent heat wave? If you’re anything like me, you sought refuge in your home while the outdoor temps climbed to the upper 80s and mid 90s. Relaxing in cool comfort is where it’s at when summertime heat and humidity are stifling. Unless, of course, your home isn’t cool or comfortable. It’s beyond frustrating when your AC runs around the clock and you’re thinking, “Shouldn’t it be cooler?” It should be, and it can be with Smart Shades from Hunter Douglas.
With smart shades, you can save time, energy, money, and your sanity this summer (and all year round)! Here’s how…
Integrate Them
Integrating your smart shades into your smarthome system, using the PowerView Hub, allows intuitive technology to enhance your home atmosphere and your lifestyle. By communicating with other smarthome technology, your shades adjust for energy efficiency and beautiful comfort. No more AC running all day. No more cave-like living. If your thermostat reaches a certain temperature, your shades close. When location services detects that you’re pulling into the driveway, your shades open to the optimal position for light, view, and continued efficiency.
Control Them
From smartwatches and phones to tablets and voice assistants, there’s a whole slew of devices that make our lives easier today. And all of those technologies also make controlling your smart shades effortless. A simple tap on your watch, phone, or tablet in the PowerView app adjusts your shades instantly from anywhere in the world. A few words to Google or Alexa, and your shades move to a favorite setting while you stay on the couch. Plus, the stylish Pebble and Surface remote options are designed to fit seamlessly into your home decor and your lifestyle. The results? Amazing energy savings and ideal comfort.
Count On Them
Wouldn’t it be amazing if your shades were always in the right place at the right time? Imagine life without the worry that your home is baking in the sun because you forgot to close the shades before you left. Picture relaxing in the evening without ever having to squint into the sun, deal with glare, or get up to adjust the blinds. Think of how one touch of a button sets the scene in your whole home for your dinner party. Those might sound like lofty dreams, but they can be your realities with smart shades. Sync your motorized blinds, shades, or shutters to your IFTTT (*if this then that) control system. Save favorite scenes. And schedule automatic adjustments. Then, go about your day knowing your shades are functioning to provide the best efficiency for your home and the best atmosphere for your life.
Smart Shades: The Benefits Never End
You deserve a home you love. From your escape during the dog days of summer to your haven of cozy comfort during the bitter chill of winter, your home should be your sanctuary the whole year through. One of the best parts of smart shades is that their benefits never end. As the seasons change, your shades are constantly working to keep you comfortable, save you money on your energy bills, and offer you a lifestyle of convenience. In the Cleveland area, stop on in to visit one of our three showrooms to see the latest innovations in window treatments. Our team at Timan Window Treatments is also happy to provide FREE, in-home design consultations. Contact us today!