Motorized Shades

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Releases Enhancements to PowerView

Improvements include smarter access, new motorization, and expanded power options.

Behind the Business

Design Week: The Shade Partner Checklist

What to look for when you decide to partner with a dedicated motorized shading company.

Video Q&A: What’s Up With Furrion Outdoor TVs and Awnings

Company execs reveal what sets their products apart and what the plans are for the future.

News

Hunter Douglas Highlights 3 Untapped Opportunities for Custom Integrators

Using data from its Custom Integrator Program, Hunter Douglas sees three underutilized opportunities in the market.

News

Bond Bridge Pro Integrates With Mecho for Commercial Shade Applications

Brings app-based, voice-assisted, and extensive automation systems control to Mecho shades.

Integration Guides

The Integration Guide to Motorized Shades Now Available

CI shading pros share how they maximize efficiency across their motorized shade projects.

Lighting & Shades

Nice Unveils New Sun Shades Power and Control Panel

Nice is also providing hands-on training and in-field assistance for dealers.

News

Xspot Announces Strategic Partnership with Screen Innovations

Xspot's range of wire-management products are now available through the SI dealer portal.

News

Screen Innovations Brings Technical Sales, Support, and Design Services In-House

SI’s window coverings expansion is necessitating a shift in its high-touch support approach.

Lutron Triathlon Select Shades – bathroom

Lighting & Shades

Lutron Introduces Simplified and Affordable Roller Shade Solution

The Triathlon select roller shades offer simplified quoting and design choices, as well as a more affordable price point.

Innovation at Lutron Shines Fresh Light on Shades

Margaret Block, Luxury Shades Business Development Manager at Lutron, discusses the role of shades in AV integration, several new product features, and practical advice...

Hunter Douglas PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware Lifestyle

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Introduces PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware

The new drapery motor offers hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds, and shutters.

Somy Sustainable Housing Pilot Program Launch

News

Somfy Launches Sustainable Housing Program in California

Pilot program is aimed at reducing the costs of utilities and homeownership

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Releases Versatile Zebra Shades

Combine light-blocking and light-filtering capabilities in one sleek system.

Lighting & Shades

Somfy Launches SDN Connect Digital Network Solution for Commercial Spaces

The Somfy Digital Network offers bi-directional communication, enabling visibility into the position and status of any motor on the network in real-time.

Lighting & Shades

Motionblinds Unveils Next-Gen Smart Shading Solutions with Matter

Versatile shades integrate multiple technologies — including Matter, Thread, 433 MHz, and a dry contact cable connection.

Blogs

CEDIA Expo 2024: Getting the Lutron Experience

The company offers attendees plenty of opportunities to see, touch, and learn about their latest technological and design advances.

Lighting & Shades

Hunter Douglas Unveils Solar Charger Kit at CEDIA Expo 2024

The eco-friendly solar charger simplifies maintenance and sustains battery life for PowerView shades, even in low-light conditions.

Blogs

2024 CEDIA Shares: Somfy

Somfy gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.

Lighting & Shades

Somfy Debuts New PoE Motor for Large Window Coverings

The new Sonesse 40 PoE motors are available in three sizes — 2, 4, and 6Nm.

Shades Week Case Study – PowerShades basement

Features

Shades Week Case Study: Whole-Home Shade Versatility

NFL lineman Trystan Colon and his family rely on PowerShades throughout their Jopin, Mo., home.

Hunter Douglas Silhouette ClearView shades with Shade Week bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: Why Diversity Matters in Your Shade Portfolio

Each style of automated shade offers distinct advantages, and the options are far from one-choice-fits-all.

A kitchen equipped with Somfy-controlled shades - with Shades Week bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: The Future of Sustainable Residential Systems

Whether for their own convenience or to increase the value of their property, homeowners are in the market for green technologies.

A Starpower created dining room with sahdes – with bug

Behind the Business

Shades Week: Succeeding With Shades

Some perspectives on adding shade systems from two very different luxury CI businesses.

Scott Stephenson, senior director of product, global motorization at Hunter Douglas

Blogs

2024 CEDIA Shares: Hunter Douglas

Hunter Douglas gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2024 exhibit.

Lighting & Shades

Modern Atomics to Debut Reaktor PDU Designed for Motorized Shades

Powering up to 22 shades, yet requiring no AC power, conduit, or electrician, this wall/rack-mountable PDU promises to cut install time and costs by...

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Releases Gen2 RF Gateway

The new RF gateway is seven times faster than its predecessor.

Lighting & Shades

Savant Expands Inception Shade Lines; Simplifies Ordering Process

Designed by J Geiger, Inception shades offer architectural design benefits and come in several drive options.

News

Hunter Douglas Receives AERC Certification for PowerView Automation

Over 320 automated shading products now boast the energy-savings performance label.

News

Somfy Systems Earns License to the Works with WELL Trademark

Has attained the trademark for its motors and controls for motorized window shades.

Lighting & Shades

PowerShades Version 2.0 Now Available

PoE 2.0 offers up to 6Nm torque capability, shades up to 19 feet, quieter motors, and 13x more processing power.

CEDIA Best of Show – Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Automation

News

Hunter Douglas Custom Integrator Program Celebrates 5-Year Milestone With Enhanced Incentives

Company bolsters its commitment to custom integrators with updated products, expanded resources, and reliable support.

Blogs

PoE Shades and the First “Zero Emissions” Hotel

PowerShades helps Hotel Marcel set new standards for sustainability.

Integration Guide to Selling Shades 2024

Integration Guides

The Integration Guide to Selling Shades Now Available

Dealers are finding shades to be a very lucrative market — the trick is to find out what clients want and guide them to...

News

Savant Acquires Assets of J Geiger Shading

In addition to rounding out its lighting products, J Geiger shades bolster Savant’s portfolio of energy and climate solutions that can help homes become...