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Motorized blinds and automated window treatments bring effortless control, enhanced comfort, and modern convenience to your Minneapolis–St. Paul home. Whether you’re adjusting hard-to-reach windows, managing glare throughout the day, or integrating your shades with your smart home system, motorization offers a seamless solution.

Whether you’re considering motorized shades in Minneapolis or fully automated blinds integrated into your smart home, our team will design a solution tailored to your space.

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Motorized blinds and automated window treatments are designed to make everyday living easier. With the touch of a button, a tap on your phone, or a simple voice command, you can adjust light, privacy, and comfort instantly.

At Aero Drapery & Blind, we help Minneapolis–St. Paul homeowners choose the right motorized shades, blinds, shutters, or drapery based on lifestyle, window type, and control preferences. From single-room upgrades to full smart home integration, there’s a motorized solution for every space.

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What Are Motorized Window Treatments?

Motorized blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery operate using a discreet, built-in motor that allows you to adjust your window coverings effortlessly. Instead of manually lifting or tilting them, you can control their movement with the touch of a button or a simple voice command.

With motorized window treatments, you can:

  • Control blinds with a remote, phone, or voice assistant
  • Save customized settings
  • Schedule light and privacy throughout the day
  • Integrate window coverings with other smart home features

At Aero Drapery & Blind, our experts will help you choose the options that best fit your home, lifestyle, and budget. Choose the control that matches how you live:

  • Remote-Controlled Blinds
  • Smartphone or App-Based Control
  • SoftTouch® Motorized Wand Control
  • Full Smart Home Integration

Hunter Douglas motorized blinds offer an exceptional way to upgrade your Minneapolis–St. Paul area home.

Motorized vs Smart Blinds: What’s the Difference?

Motorized blinds operate using a built-in motor controlled by remote, wall switch, or app. Smart blinds include those same motorized features but also integrate with home automation systems, voice assistants, and custom scheduling.

Motorized is about movement. Smart is about integration.

Learn more about how smart blinds integrate with today’s connected homes.

Types of Motorized Window Treatments

Motorization is available across a wide range of window coverings, including:

  • Motorized Roller Shades for clean, modern light control
  • Motorized Honeycomb Shades for energy efficiency in every season
  • Motorized Roman Shades for soft fabric styling
  • Motorized Drapery for wide windows and layered looks
  • Motorized Blinds for precise light and privacy control
  • Motorized Shutters for structured design and directional control

Control Options

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Remote Control

Wall-mounted or handheld, remote control blinds make it easy to open and close the shades.

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Device Control

Save favorites. Simple adjustments with one tap on your smart phone…across the room, or around the world.

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Home Control

Your preferred smart home system works with Hunter Douglas motorized blinds. Enjoy voice control and integrated adjustments.

Benefits of Motorized Shades

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Custom Scheduling

Enjoy light control like never before. Motorized shades stay closed to let you sleep in on the weekends. Mid-morning sunshine comes in for productivity, closing right on schedule to keep the afternoon sun out. It’s scheduling that fits your lifestyle.

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Energy Savings

The intense sunlight of summer will stay out, while also protecting against drafty winters. Enjoy a layer of insulation at the window for comfort. Your remote control blinds adjust easily for comfort and energy efficiency.

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Maintain Your Privacy

You deserve privacy and comfort in your Minneapolis home. Control motorized blinds on a schedule, or with a quick tap. Most importantly, you can easily make adjustments for security when you’re not home.

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Favorite Scenes

Save and activate custom positions for multiple windows at once with a single tap. Create scenes such as “Morning Coffee,” “Dinner Time,” “Movie Night,” or “Bedtime Routine.”

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Power & Upgrade Options

Remote control blinds offer simple one-touch operation, while advanced systems provide smartphone control, scheduling, and full smart home integration. On installation day, everything is set up and ready to use, so you can begin enjoying effortless control immediately.

Available for new and existing battery-powered shades, a rechargeable battery wand helps you avoid disposable batteries and supports a more sustainable home.

Planning a new build or remodeling project in your Minneapolis area home? Find out how easy it is to hardwire smart shades so you don’t have to worry about batteries.

Want just one or two windows to adjust in an instant? Ask about our SoftTouch® motorized wand control. It’s for motorized shades and controls just one window at the window, with a wand that rests alongside the shades, adjusting instantly with a gentle nudge.

Smart Home Compatibility

Discover how smart home integration works with Hunter Douglas PowerView®.

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Product List

View our full selection of Hunter Douglas window coverings.

Motorized Blinds in Minneapolis & St. Paul

Motorized window treatments are especially beneficial in Minnesota homes. They help manage summer heat, reduce winter drafts, and improve comfort year-round. Whether you’re building, remodeling, or upgrading existing windows, our team provides professional measuring, installation, and in-home consultation across the Twin Cities.

Motorization: Frequently Asked Questions

Do motorized blinds require WiFi?

Basic motorization does not. Smart integration does. Hunter Douglas PowerView® has options for motorization or smart shades. SoftTouch® does not require WiFi.

How long do rechargeable batteries last?

Most rechargeable battery wands last approximately one year per charge.

Can motorized blinds be installed in existing homes?

Yes. Most systems are designed to put into homes that are already built. The motor and power source are located within the headrail.

Are motorized shades safe for children and pets?

Yes. They eliminate dangling cords and improve safety.

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