Motorization vs the Miracle Lift

Recent innovations in the design of roller shades have led to a plethora of new and ultra-convenient methods through which you can control your shades’ position. Two of the best and most popular of these methods are motorization and the ‘miracle lift’ system. These methods are likely to grow even more popular over the next few years, as loose cords and chains have been eliminated as control options on home window coverings. So, which of these two methods is best? Or at least, which of the two is right for your situation? This is our guide to answering those questions and learning more about both these excellent options.

Ease of Use

Both motorization and miracle lift systems are incredibly easy to use. Motorized systems can be operated using a simple remote control, as well as with a connected smart device. The remote controls are designed to be as intuitive as possible, so you won’t need to be tech savvy to get your shades working the way you want them to. However, if you are a bit familiar with smart systems or are willing to learn, you’ll be able to set up your smart device to make controlling all your blinds even more convenient. For a single window with no complications, however, the miracle lift system is probably even simpler and more intuitive. Simply lift or lower the shades by hand to the position you desire and don’t worry about operating remotes or any other type of control system.

New Possibilities

While for a basic window that you can easily access, the miracle lift system does outperform motorization, as soon as things become a little more complicated, motorization begins to truly show its worth. For windows in hard-to-reach areas, motorization allows you to control your window coverings with ease from whatever distance is convenient. It also gives you the option to control multiple windows at the same time, which saves you having to walk around a room to reach all your different windows. When hooked up to a smart device, the possibilities become even more exciting. With your device, you’ll be able to control your shades from anywhere, whether you’re at work or on vacation, allowing you to get the right level of shade for your home whether you’re there or not. You can even automate this process using timers or sensors, so you won’t even have to think about raising or lowering your blinds, they’ll just do it for you. With all these possibilities at your fingertips, it’s hard to argue that motorization isn’t the more convenient option.

Luxuriousness

When you invest in a luxury control system for your shades, you probably want it to feel luxurious. Both motorization and miracle lift systems accomplish this in their own ways. For motorization, it comes from the luxurious feeling of not even having to interact with your shades in order to control them. Whether you want to lounge in bed and open your shades by remote to let in the sunlight, close all your skylights at once when they allow in too much glare, or close your blinds for the evening from the comfort of a cozy armchair, motorization allows you live in that level of luxury every day. The miracle lift system, on the other hand, creates this luxurious feeling through the elegance and ease with which every part of your interaction with it occurs. Lifting your roller shades feels effortless, and you won’t need to fuss with the level to get it right, because it stops right where you place it. It’s also an extremely quiet way of controlling your shades, so there’s no bothersome sounds associated with adjusting your shades using this system. If you like having remote control, motorization is the best option. For direct control and a quiet experience, go with the miracle lift.

Affordability

Of the two control options, the miracle lift system is considerably more affordable than motorization, starting at less than half the base price of adding motorization to a roller shade.

Summary

Both motorization and a miracle lift system can add a level of luxury to your home. The miracle lift is probably the most convenient way of controlling a window that can be reached easily, though motorization allows you to easily access the window coverings on hard-to-reach windows and opens up a ton of new possibilities for how you can adjust your window coverings even when you aren’t at home. The miracle lift does have its benefits though in terms of affordability and being a quieter option than both motorization and other hand-controlled systems. Either of these control systems will improve your experience with controlling your roller shades considerably.