Lighting & Shades
Tech Showcase: The Latest Shading Systems
Hot, trending category is spurred along by innovative new products.
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Screen Innovations Introduces Native Control4 Zigbee Interface and 16-Port Data Hub
New C4 Zigbee interface facilitates native integration of SI shades and screens with Control4 automation processors; Suite XVI data hub features 16 ports
Features
Why and How to Align With Window Covering Professionals
They’re more tech savvy than you might expect.
News
Kim Parker Joins Screen Innovations as COO
Former Snap One executive to implement new sales, marketing, and R&D strategies to leverage SI’s screen and shade presence.
News
Somfy Supports Ukrainians with Donation Matched by Airbnb.org
Airbnb.org provides safe housing for people that have been displaced due to the crisis in Ukraine.
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Hunter Douglas Responds to Integrator Requests With Latest Generation of PowerView Automation
PowerView Gen 3 Automation introduces a new app and communication through Bluetooth Low Energy protocol.
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Somfy Introduces Solar Panel for Motorized Window Shades
Solar charging solution harnesses renewable solar energy to power motorized window coverings.
News
Draper Promotes Child Safety with Affordable FlexShade Recharge EZ-Lift Option
Removes cords and chains that create choking hazards.
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Legrand Designer Series Decorative Brackets and Hembar Endcaps Now Shipping
Currently available in a wide range of finishes.
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Somfy Motorized Shading Products Now Supported by Alarm.com
The addition of automatic scenes and schedules to Alarm.com’s ecosystem with Somfy’s TaHoma Gateway provides greater control over privacy in the home.
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Somfy Launches Roll Up 28 V2 Motor Range
The V2 motor range brings improved sound and design to enhance the end-user experience.
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Legrand BCS Rebrands QMotion as Legrand Shading Systems
The first new products to be released under the brand are Designer Series decorative brackets and hembar endcaps.
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Hunter Douglas Expands its Design Studio Collection
Now features two new exclusive collections from designers Seema Krish and Marcie Bronkar.
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Crestron Shading Portfolio Adds New Battery-Powered Options and 240 New Fabrics
Natively integrates with the Crestron Home platform for a shading experience that works wholly in concert with other smart home endpoints.
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2021 Fall Product Guide
Keeping track of the many new gear introductions of the past few months.
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Lutron Brings Wire-Free Flexibility to Palladiom Shades
Runs on Active Energy Optimization, Lutron’s new patent‐pending battery management architecture.
News
Draper Offers Shade CE Course for CEDIA Credit
Course offered in-person or virtually, covers performance benefits of shade fabrics.
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Somfy Releases Tilt Blind Motorization Kit
Designed to be a quick way to add automation to existing blinds.
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Screen Innovations’s Zen 2 Outdoor Motorized Shades Designed for Easy Installation
Can turn outdoor areas into year-round living spaces.
News
Draper Unveils New Shade Sales Kit
Attempts to make the shade selling process easier for dealers.
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CEDIA 2021: Spotlight on [email protected] Collection
Company highlights its indoor and outdoor shades.
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Hunter Douglas Offers New Digital Hub and Selling App for Dealers
The Link is designed to take any guesswork out of quoting, measuring, and ordering Hunter Douglas products.
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Somfy Introduces the Sonesse 28 WireFree RTS External Battery Motor
Offers quiet, wireless convenience for motorized window coverings.
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Draper Brings the Indoors Outdoors at CEDIA
The Motorized Exterior FlexShade is an economical outdoor shading solution.
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Screen Innovations Simplifies Programming of SI Motorized Shades and Screens
New brand-agnostic IP control gateway provides a convenient way to program shades.
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PowerShades Get a Quieter Motor
Up to one-quarter as loud as their previous motor, depending on the application.
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Screen Innovations Debuts Kratos Power Supply
Leverages installation ease, either in rack or power panel, and compact footprint of SI’s new line of Zigbee 3.0 low-voltage motors.
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SI Debuts Online Fabric Selection and Specification Tool
Fabric Wizard narrows down fabric choices based on installation objectives and cosmetic preferences.
Automation
Somfy Announces Smart Shade Integration with Brilliant
Somfy-powered shades, blinds, draperies, screens, awnings, and pergolas can now be controlled and automated using Brilliant touchscreen panels and mobile app.
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Earth Day 2021: Hunter Douglas Eco-Conscious Solutions
The shade company offers sustainable design, energy-conserving styles, and re-usable power solutions.
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Draper Achieves UL Listing for Motorized FlexShade
Covers both single and dual roller units, as well as coupled shades, up to the largest sizes available.
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Hunter Douglas Improves Traditional Roll Design with Kickback Function
Brings Sonnette automated shades even closer to the window, reducing light leakage, increasing privacy, and supporting energy efficiency.
Lighting & Shades
The Latest in Smart Shade Systems
Some of the newest ways to throw shade at your clients.
Automation
URC Partners with Somfy Partner for Whole-Home Shade Control
Collaboration allows control of Somfy powered shades, blinds, and curtains via URC’s control products.
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Screen Innovations Delivers Manual Box Version of Nano Motorized Shade
Offers integrators the ability to use a combination of less expensive manual shades on smaller ancillary windows.
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Case Study: Add Shades, Increase Profit
Hive Delivers on Demand for Smart Shades to Double Growth with Hunter Douglas.
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Hunter Douglas Adds LightLock System to Darken Duette Honeycomb Shades
Light is deflected and windows covered edge-to-edge for darkness on command or on a schedule.
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Screen Innovations Introduces Janus Plenum
SI’s new version of Janus power and control hub meets stringent fire and smoke requirements of NEC, NFPA, and UL.
Blogs
Case Study: Hot in Alaska
Legrand’s QMotion shades cool down an Alaskan home while maintaining stunning views.
Integration Guides
Integration Guide to Smart Shades: Start with Shades
Smart shades should be in customer conversations from the very beginning.
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Hunter Douglas Introduces New Rechargeable Battery Wand
The sustainable battery solution for PowerView automated window treatments is easy to add, remove, and recharge.