5 Benefits of Automation
Technology has accelerated change in just about every aspect of life. A smart home is no longer something from the distant future. You can enhance the comfort of your home or commercial space with a simple, one-touch button operation that lets you open or close your window coverings in dramatic fashion!
The popularity of automated window treatments is on the rise in Edmonton & St. Albert and likely to stay given the ease, convenience, affordability - along with the host of other advantages!
Today we’re sharing 5 Benefits of Automated Window Treatments:
Lowers your Utility Bill
There are two ways that motorized window blinds boost the energy-efficiency of your home: insulation and light control.
Their unique sensors allow you to increase energy efficiency by automatically adjusting blinds with rising temperatures.
Connecting motorized window treatments to smart home automation can help minimize the amount of energy your HVAC system uses by allowing the blinds and shades to react independently to readings from temperature and sunlight sensors. Your window treatments will know when to close during the hottest part of the day to reduce HVAC usage or whether to open during a sunny day in the winter to allow the sun to heat a room naturally. These features allow you to use heating or cooling only when you need it for maximum energy efficiency.
You Can Set a Schedule
You can program window coverings on timers to open and close at specific times during the day, creating an easy and relaxed environment.
This can also help improve your sleep quality by setting your motorized window blinds to close in the evening when you’re winding down and gradually open in the morning.
PLUS these automation settings add security when you are away from home!
Since motorized window blinds can operate automatically throughout the day they will make it seem like someone is home, even if you are thousands of miles away.
Protects Your Furniture and Decor from the Sun
Edmonton is known as one of the sunniest cities in Canada and with sun, comes the harmful UV rays! Direct sun exposure can cause fading, discolouration, and irreversible damage to the and decor furniture in your home. Automated window treatments help homeowners protect their valuables by allowing automated programming to control how much light enters the room and when.
Setting your automated window blinds to a specific time allows you to protect your furniture while not having to remember to close the blinds yourself.
Easy to Use
In Canada about 20% of the population 15+ has arthritis or 1 in 5. A lot of people with arthritis or weak wrists may have trouble gripping cords and adjusting their blinds or shades properly. Window treatments can get heavy and adding automation is a great solution.
Like those with arthritis, automation can be a huge benefit for the eldery and disabled. Getting your window treatments automated can help you live more independently and comfortably in your home. Motorized window treatments are easy to operate and lightweight without losing any style!
Increases The Value of Your Home
Budget Blinds motorized window coverings are custom fit to your windows and professionally installed. This will add instant value to your home by offering potential home buyers a better impression.
Smart home automation is becoming more popular and motorized blinds are a growing trend. A home outfitted with motorized window blinds is seen as a huge bonus by potential buyers especially if they already have a smart home system or have plans of implementing one.
