Motorized Shades

Motorized shades across Pinellas County

Motorized shades started as a luxury add-on and turned into a practical fix for a real problem: windows a pull cord or wand can't safely reach. That's most of the floor-to-ceiling glass in Gulf Beaches high-rises, skylights, and transom windows above a stairwell. Motorization now runs on batteries, rechargeable packs, or standard house wiring, and pairs with an app, a remote, or a voice assistant. We connect you with local installers who spec the right motor system for your windows and, when a hardwired install needs new wiring, coordinate directly with a licensed electrician.

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Motorized shade with remote control installed in a Pinellas County home

What's included in this service?

Recommend battery-powered, rechargeable, or hardwired motor systems based on window count and access
Pair shades with app, remote, and voice control through brands like Lutron and Somfy
Program group and scene settings so a whole room or floor moves together
Fit motorized options behind cellular, roller, roman, or drapery treatments
Coordinate with a licensed electrician when a hardwired install needs new wiring
Handle skylights and hard-to-reach transom windows a pull cord can't safely serve
Test signal range and battery life before calling the install finished

When do you need this service?

A high-rise condo with floor-to-ceiling glass and windows a cord can't reach safely
A household that wants shades to open and close on a schedule automatically
Aging in place, where reaching a pull cord or wand isn't easy anymore
A smart-home setup that already runs on an app or voice assistant
A vacation rental where you want to control shades remotely between guests

What do homeowners ask about Motorized Shades?

How much does motorized shade installation cost?

Most motorized single-window installs run $600-1,800 depending on the base shade type, whether the motor is battery or hardwired, and the control system. Whole-room or whole-floor projects with scene programming across a condo or house run higher. The pros we connect you with give a firm quote after seeing your actual windows and discussing which control system you want.

Do motorized shades need an electrician?

Only if you choose a hardwired system, which usually means running a new low-voltage line to each window. Battery-powered and rechargeable motors need no new wiring at all and install in about the same time as a manual shade. For homes that want hardwired shades throughout, we coordinate the electrical work as part of the same project so it's one scheduled visit, not two separate ones.

What happens to motorized shades during a power outage?

Battery-powered and rechargeable systems keep working through an outage since they don't rely on house power at all. Hardwired systems typically include a manual override crank or a battery backup option, so you're never stuck with a shade stuck open or closed. This matters in a market where storm-related outages are a real seasonal reality, not a rare event.

Can motorized shades work with Alexa or Google Home?

Yes, most modern motorized shade systems, including Lutron and Somfy platforms, integrate with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit through a hub or bridge device. That means voice commands, scheduled routines, and grouping shades with your other smart-home devices. We'll confirm compatibility with your specific setup before finalizing the shade selection.

How long do the batteries or motors last?

Rechargeable battery packs typically go 6-12 months between charges depending on how often the shade cycles, and most systems send a low-battery alert to your app before you're caught off guard. Hardwired motors have no battery to manage and generally run for a decade or more with no maintenance. We'll talk through the tradeoff based on how many windows you're motorizing and how often you'll use them.