Everyday convenience
Move hard-to-reach shades with a button and group windows for a simpler daily routine.
SHADEZONE IN MOTION
Plan your motorized shades Motorized blinds. See them move.
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Product Guide / Motorized Blinds · Automation & IntegrationConvenient control, planned for your home
Motorized Blinds · Automation & IntegrationMade for you.
Adjust your shades with a remote, an app or a planned smart-home scene. ShadeZone helps choose the right motor, power supply and controls for your windows, from a single hard-to-reach shade to a coordinated home.
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THE POSSIBILITIESA considered choice.
A considered choice.
Down to the details.
Start with the way you want your shades to work. We review the window treatment, dimensions, existing wiring and preferred controls, then confirm a compatible motor and any hub or integration equipment. App and voice features depend on the selected system; we explain the proposed combination before you order.
- 01Window treatments you can motorizePhotos, details & options
- 02Motor types & power optionsPhotos, details & options
- 03Remotes, wall switches & app controlPhotos, details & options
- 04Schedules, scenes & sensorsPhotos, details & options
- 05Smart-home integrationPhotos, details & options
- 06Motorization videosPhotos, details & options
Window treatments you can motorize
The right operating system depends on the treatment, its size and the movement you want.
Roller, solar & cellular shades
Raise or lower compatible fabric shades individually or in groups. Compare fabric weight, window dimensions and where the motor and power supply will sit.
Explore roller shadesHorizontal blinds & Roman shades
Available systems can tilt horizontal slats or lift a Roman shade into folds. Tilt-only and lift operation are different functions; we confirm the proposed product.
Explore Roman & sheer shadesVertical sheers & drapery
Discuss a suitable motorized track for wide windows and patio doors. Plan a one-way or split draw and the stack space needed beside the opening.
Explore custom draperyMotor types & power options
Power planning starts before ordering, particularly for a renovation, several shades or two independently operated rollers.
Rechargeable & battery-powered
An option where new wiring is impractical. Plan access to charging ports or battery packs. Solar charging may be available for compatible systems and suitable exposure.
Low-voltage DC & mains AC
Hardwired arrangements need the correct motor voltage, power supply and wiring. Larger or heavier treatments may use different motors. We confirm requirements with your project team.
Digital & feedback-capable motors
Some systems provide position feedback or two-way communication for automation. Protocol, wiring and integration hardware must match the selected control platform.
Choose how you control the light
Start with everyday use, then add connected features where they help.
Remotes & wall controls
A handheld remote or a suitable wall control provides direct operation. Plan convenient locations and groups for neighbouring windows.
Phone, tablet & voice
App and voice operation require supported motors, hubs and services. We review your phone platform, network and existing home system before proposing compatibility.
Somfy & TaHoma planning
Our original site features Somfy motorization and TaHoma control. We confirm the current hub, motor protocol and supported integrations for your installation, including an existing system you want to retain.
Schedules, scenes & sensors
Bring shade movement into the rhythm of your day.
Timed routines & scenes
Plan a morning opening, evening privacy or a scene that coordinates several rooms. Supported features vary by control system.
Light, temperature & weather inputs
Compatible sensors can trigger supported automation. We check the device and application; outdoor shades and awnings still need to follow their weather operating limits.
Integration with your home
Tell us if your project uses a platform such as Control4, Alexa, Google Home or another system. Protocols such as Zigbee or Z-Wave require the right motor and integration route; they are not interchangeable.
Motorization videos.
Videos load when you choose to play. You can also watch directly on the video provider’s site.
Somfy motorized window coverings
Watch the Somfy video linked on our original motorization page.
Watch on YouTubeThe ShadeZone film
Our original brand film, also available from the home page.
Watch on VimeoOur motorized shades can integrate with manySmart home
Smart home
control systems.
Bring your shades into the way your home already works. Tell us which system you use, and we’ll help plan the right motor and controls.
Discuss your integration- Google Assistant
- IFTTT
- Amazon Alexa
- Matter
- Apple Siri
- Somfy Digital Network
- ELAN
- Control4
- Brilliant
- RTI
- Savant
- Crestron
- Philips Hue
- SmartThings
Compatibility depends on the selected motor, hub and control system. Additional integration equipment or setup may be required. We’ll confirm the right combination for your project before you order.
GOOD TO KNOWA little
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Are electric blinds, automatic blinds and smart blinds different?+
Electric or motorized blinds use a motor to move the treatment. Automatic operation can include compatible timers or scenes. Smart blinds add supported app, voice or home-automation controls through the right motor and integration equipment. Ask about rechargeable, hardwired and suitable solar-powered options.
Can I motorize my existing shades?+
Some compatible chain-operated shades can be converted. Send photos, approximate dimensions and any product labels first. The mechanism, fabric weight, condition and available motor space need an assessment.
Do motorized shades need new wiring?+
Rechargeable battery motors can suit existing homes where wiring is difficult. Other systems use low-voltage or mains power. We confirm the motor, electrical requirements and access for charging or service before manufacture.
Can I control shades from my phone or with my voice?+
Compatible motors can work with app or voice controls through the appropriate hub and supported integration. Tell us your existing smart-home platform. A motor by itself does not guarantee app, voice or remote access.
Can several rooms follow the same schedule?+
Suitable systems support grouped controls, scenes and timed events. We help plan the groups and confirm which scheduling and feedback features the chosen motor and hub support.
Can you plan motorization for a renovation or new build?+
Yes. Share plans and window details early so we can coordinate motor selection, wiring, power supplies and access with your project team before finishes are completed.
From our Coquitlam showroom
to your home.
ShadeZone supplies and installs custom window treatments in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. Explore your local guide for measurement, access and installation planning.
We also welcome enquiries from Richmond, New Westminster, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, White Rock and nearby communities. See the full service area and travel arrangements.
Visit our Coquitlam showroomYOUR NEXT STEPLet’s bring
Let’s bring
your vision home.
Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you choose products, review measurements and plan the installation.
Serving Vancouver and the North Shore, Burnaby, the Tri-Cities, the wider Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sea-to-Sky, Bowen Island and Sunshine Coast. Appointment and travel arrangements are confirmed for your project. Explore service areas