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Window blinds get motoring

26th November 2014 Print
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One of the UK’s largest networks of made-to-measure window blinds, Apollo Blind, is predicting that homeowners will live that little bit smarter in 2015.

Motorisation and automation technology can be applied across Apollo’s entire range of window blinds (including roller, roman, vertical, pleated, Twilight and Duette options), offering homeowners convenience, control and comfort like never before.

Motorisation

Via remote control, blinds can be raised an lowered at the touch of a button. Available with up to 16 channels (to each operate one blind), homeowners can control all blinds in the house via one handset. Homeowners don’t need to be near a window or even in the same room to control blinds (sockets, lights, garage doors and awnings can also be controlled via the same remote).

The remote comes with the following functions:
‘My’ button allows homeowners to programme a setting for a blind/group of blinds
Single-channel radio activates a single blind
Multi-channel radio activates a number of blinds individually or as groups
Up and down arrows to activates blinds

Automation

Apollo’s new Somfy automation systems allow motors to be controlled via a timer and light sensor.

Blinds can open/close at set times set to individual household routines, whilst also responding to light/dark they can close and open with day and night functionality. Sensors tell blinds to close when sun light hits helping to control a comfortable temperature in rooms with large glass expanses. Lighting sensors likewise tell blinds to close as light gets brighter, preventing an unwanted glare on TV or PC screens and protecting furniture from fading in the sunlight.

Roller and roman blinds can be set to lower to a preferred height, while vertical blinds can be set to tilt settings, creating the perfect ambiance to come home to.

The Benefits

Remote control functionality means that blinds can be opened/closed with no effort at all; while Apollo’s new automation technology allows homeowners to come home to complete comfort and convenience.

These new clever systems can be bespoke to a homeowners’ every need from their temperature preferences right down to their lighting requirements.
All systems are wire-fire free and are ideal for homes where children are present.

With Apollo’s new automation technology, blinds can be set to open and close whilst homeowners are away on holiday – cleverly giving the impression someone is home.

Motorised blinds can be fitted with a Somfy solar pack which is east to fit and discretely charges the battery with solar power. A cost-effective and no fuss option, solar packs can be easily fitted at the window hidden by the blind fabric.

Prices

Vertical Blinds: Prices start at £70 for a 610mm x 914mm made-to-measure Vertical blind from Apollo Blinds. Add £150 for a motorised option.

Roller Blinds: Prices start at £65 for a 610mm x 610mm made-to-measure Roller blind from Apollo Blinds. Add £150 for a motorised option.

Roman Blinds: Prices start at £158 for a 600mm x 600mm made-to-measure Roman blind from Apollo Blinds. Add £150 for a motorised option.

For stockist details and more information about Apollo’s made-to-measure blinds and shutters, visit apollo-blinds.co.uk.

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