Motorized Blinds & Automated Window Treatments in Minneapolis
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.
At Aero Drapery & Blind, we help homeowners choose the right motorized shades, blinds, shutters, or drapery based on lifestyle, window type, and control preferences. From simple remote operation to full smart home integration, there’s a motorized option 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 favorite “scenes” and 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. There are multiple levels of motorization, including:
- 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.
Control Options
Remote Control
Wall-mounted or handheld, remote control blinds make it easy to open and close the shades.
Device Control
Set a scene. Save favorites. Simple adjustments with one tap on your smart phone…across the room, or around the world.
Home Control
Your preferred smart home system works with Hunter Douglas motorized blinds. Enjoy voice control and integrated adjustments.
Benefits of Motorized Shades
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.
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.
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.
Favorite Scenes
The “scenes” option allows you to adjust individual windows with specific positions all at once. Save and activate custom positions for multiple windows at once with a single tap.
Which Smart Blinds Details Work for You?
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, it’s a rechargeable battery wand that keeps you from buying disposable batteries and helps the environment. And now, there is a solar powered option for your Hunter Douglas motorized blinds. Ask your design consultant for details!
What about building or remodeling rooms 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 that controls just one window, at the window, with a wand that rests alongside the shades, adjusting instantly with a gentle nudge.
Smart Home Compatibility
Product List
Shades
- Designer Roller Shades
- Designer Solar Shades
- Duette® Honeycomb Shades
- Applause® Honeycomb Shades
- Pirouette® Window Shadings
- Vignette® Modern Roman Shades
- Provenance® Woven Woods Shades
- Silhouette® Shades
- Sonnette® Shades
- Designer Banded Shades
- Custom Roman Shades
- Alustra® Woven Textures
Custom Drapery
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 and installation across the Twin Cities.
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Our Expertise. Your Style. Let's work together to add the convenience and control of motorized blinds into your home.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.