Whether you’re completely new to home automation or you’re looking to upgrade an existing system, there’s one component that many homeowners overlook. Plenty of people want to start with their home theater system or their security features – both great ideas. But if there’s one aspect of your home that you should really consider upgrading, it’s your window treatments. Smart shading systems can help save you money, add privacy to your spaces and reduce the damage that the sun can wreak on your internal furnishings. In this blog, we’ll show you why they’re perfect for every room of your home.
Smart Shades Are Perfect for Any Season
Did you know, motorized shades can help you reduce your overall energy consumption? By helping you regulate temperatures inside your home, and preventing valuable AC air from escaping through the windows, you can enjoy a more comfortable home without having to adjust the thermostat.
That makes them perfect for your home all year round. While the Texas temperatures are sweltering in the summertime, your shades can help keep you cool by containing the cool AC air. You can even integrate sunshades – translucent coverings that filter in light without the heat.
Plus, in the winter, heavier curtains can help keep your rooms from getting too cold. By creating a small pocket of air between the window and the curtain, your motorized shades can keep you comfy without extra energy.
Keep Your Stuff Safe From UV Rays
While the sun is beautiful and can help you avoid using artificial lighting fixtures (another way it helps you save energy costs), it can also be damaging if you leave it unchecked. In fact, that’s another great reason you should consider adding motorized sunshades to your spaces.
When you invest in motorized shades, you’re not just paying for an electronic version of the same shades your grandmother had. You’re paying for a system that can be fully automated for your convenience. For instance, when you integrate daylight harvesting sensors with your system, your motorized shades can lower or raise without you. You don’t have to check to see if they’re down, or even remember to lower them. The sensor does all the work and helps protect your property from potential harm.
Keep Your Home Secure
Shades are also a great ways to keep prying eyes out of your windows. Whether you’re at home or away, you don’t want anyone to see into your home. Smart shading allows you to reduce or eliminate the visibility of your property’s interior with the touch of a button.
When you’re heading to bed, a single touch can lower all of the shades on the first floor. If you’re going around the corner, you can check remotely to see if there are any shades raised, and instantly lower them. If you’re out of the house for a while, you can even set up an “Away” setting that raises and lowers shades in a realistic way, so it appears as if someone is home at all times.
Are you ready to enjoy the safety and comfort of a smart shading system? Contact DB Media Solutions today!