Lighting & Shades
Coulisse MotionBlinds Make CEDIA Debut
Automations can be manually overridden with a manual tug on the child-safe pull wand that is connected to the motor, making the window coverings...
Motorized Shades
Blogs
2023 CEDIA Shares: Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2023 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
PowerShades Releases PoE Version 2.0
New features include indoor shade size up to 19 feet, quieter motors, and 13x more processing power.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Improves Motorized Window Shade Control With the Sonesse 30 PoE Motor
Enhances control for users to create custom commands and manage large spaces using a single application.
Blogs
2023 CEDIA Shares: Draper
Draper gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2023 exhibit.
CEDIA Show
Shades Week: CEDIA Expo Shades Preview
There is no doubt that this hot category will be represented on the show floor.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Raising the Shades to Revenue
Motorized shades are the perfect complement to experiential AV. Here’s how to get started.
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Adding Instant Shade Expertise
Partnering with a professional shading company lets integrators painlessly – and profitably — expand their offerings.
Back to Business
Shades Week: From Building Partner to Shading Client
Dell Smart Homes installs 41 Hunter Douglas shades in the renovated office of one of its trusted building partners.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Aura Illuminated Shades Available at CEDIA Expo 2023
Previewed at last year’s event, the three-in-one lighted shade system provides a traditional-looking front shade, a reflective room-darkening liner, and ambient illumination via programmable...
Behind the Business
Shades Week: Shades in Action!
Two examples of the impact that creative automated shading systems can have on a residential space and a custom installation business.
Blogs
2023 CEDIA Shares: Screen Innovations
Screen Innovations gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2023 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Nice Introduces Line of Sun Shades
Sun Shades by Nice offers a variety of roller-shading solutions that are integrated with its home management platform.
Lighting & Shades
Legrand Shading Systems Updates Fabric Sampling Portal
Enhancements make it even easier to find the right fabric for any project.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Releases Magnetic Charging Option for Li-ion Motors and Battery Pack Products
New magnetic charging accessories bring convenience to users for charging Somfy V2 Li-ion Embedded Motors and Li-ion External Battery Pack.
Lighting & Shades
Savant Shades by J-Geiger Now Compatible with Bond Bridge
The Bond Bridge integration with Savant improves range and reliable signal communication.
Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase – Shading Products
This category continues to be a growth area for the industry. Here are some of the more recent innovations in shading.
Awards
Draper at Home FlexStyle Recognized by WCMA
Motorized window shade system has been named a Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Awards winner for 2022.
Lighting & Shades
Somfy Announces Zigbee 3.0 Integration Capabilities for New Product Ecosystem
New professional tools will also be launched to support the ecosystem.
Lighting & Shades
Olibra Creates Two Wi-Fi Control Bridges for MagnaTrack Exterior Motorized Screens
MagnaTrack Powered by Bond brings intuitive and reliable control, including integration with leading voice control and home automation platforms.
News
Client Minds Turn to Automated Outdoor Shades in Spring
Homeowners are turning to automated shades with greater frequency to make maximum use of their outdoor spaces.
Lighting & Shades
Case Study: Shades of ‘Star Wars’
A Millennium Falcon-themed home theater has automated Light and Dark Sides thanks to the Force of PowerShades.
Lighting & Shades
Legrand Shading Adds New Fabrics to Quick Ship Program
The refreshed QSP Includes 15 new best-selling fabrics from solar screen and black-out collections that ship within 10 days.
News
Research: Bond Home Motorized Shade User Survey Highlights Business Opportunities
Survey identifies what homeowners seek in shades and smart control.
News
Somfy Launches WireFree Li-ion Solar Panel to Consumers
Li-ion Solar Panel from Somfy is now available direct to consumers, providing a cost-effective, sustainable alternative.
Integration Guides
The Integration Guide to Smart Shades Now Available
In this special supplement, we talk to industry pros about how they present smart shading solutions to clients.
News
PowerShades Now Compatible With Bond Bridge Pro
Bond Bridge Pro Compatibility will allow PowerShades integration with Apple Home Kit, Josh.ai, and others.
Lighting & Shades
Review: Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Motorized Shading
The company upgrades its popular product — find out what’s different and how it compares to the previous generation.
Lighting & Shades
Draper Unveils Shading Solution for Angled Windows
The Gabled Bottom-Up FlexShade can be sill-mounted in the window and handle angles up to 45 degrees in either direction.
News
Draper Announces Dedicated Residential Sales Team
The outside sales team is focused solely on residential shading and AV.
News
Barnett Promoted to Director of Business Development at PowerShades
Will work to attain new business opportunities and grow PowerShades’ dealer network.
Lighting & Shades
Updates for Hunter Douglas Silhouette Halo Shadings and Luminette Privacy Sheers
New design, fabric, and hardware selections enhance shade styles while expanding customization possibilities.
News
PowerShades Now Integrates With Crestron Home
Crestron Home can be used to control PowerShades’ AC- and DC-powered, RF, solar-powered, and True PoE motorized shades.
News
Draper To Expand Facilities in 2023
The new 100,000-square-foot addition will bring the total size of the facility to over 500,000 square feet.
News
Brilliant Now Integrates With Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation
The company’s 25th integration delivers one of the most-requested brand integrations by Brilliant’s user community.
Lighting & Shades
Adding Somfy, Orro Expands Control of Window Treatment Products
Making artificial and natural light a cohesive system
News
Lutron Announces New Shade Manufacturing Facility
New 145,000-square-foot facility to be fully operational by early 2024.
Lighting & Shades
Orro Unveils Integration for Hunter Douglas Powered Window Treatments
Adding touchscreen and voice-enabled controls for most smart home devices and brands
Blogs
2022 CEDIA Shares: Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas gives Residential Systems readers a sneak peek at what the company is planning for its CEDIA Expo 2022 exhibit.
Lighting & Shades
Hunter Douglas Adds Two New Power Options for PowerView Gen 3 Automation Platform
The Internal Rechargeable Battery is for retrofit projects and PowerView+ is for new construction.
Blogs
The 411 on Selling Shades
Shade Partner’s Shane Silloway and Legrand’s Charlie Derk discuss breaking into the shade control business.
Behind the Business
Finding the Right Shade Partner
It is a good time to jump into this growing product category — find out which vendor is right for your business.