Remote control of external blinds from anywhere in the world means convenience, safety and energy savings. Importantly, an intelligent building system is not required to open and close the blinds using, for example, a smartphone, although it is of course worth combining window coverings with installations that are part of a smart home. Learn how to create intelligent external or internal blinds.
Effective control of blinds from your smartphone
Do you want to use smart blinds controlled by a smartphone app? Start by choosing the best (for you) solution. The first is remote-controlled electric blinds. The system uses a special blind controller that allows you to manage the movement of covers equipped with motors. The device must be connected to the electrical network and the blind motor. The optional memory function allows you to save settings, which translates into easy and quick use of the blinds. Depending on the blind model and controller, it may be necessary to implement additional components.
The second way to manage window coverings via smartphone is to integrate the blinds with the smart home system. If the installation includes light sensors, the blinds can close at sunset. In modern, energy-efficient, intelligent buildings, solar blinds controlled by a mobile application are often used. Equipped with a photovoltaic panel, they do not require connection to the electricity grid. They produce green energy from sunlight themselves. Solar blinds are usually part of a smart home.
A technologically advanced solution are automatic external blinds that close and raise depending on sunlight and temperature or according to programmed modes, such as holiday.
To control your blinds from your smartphone, you need a mobile app. Both iOS and Android users currently have a wide range to choose from. There are universal and dedicated apps available. The most popular are Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Apple Homekit and IFTTT. The blind must be connected to a WiFi network. The chosen app should guide you through the pairing/configuration process step by step.
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How does remote blind control work?
Simple, fast and convenient! You launch the mobile application on your smartphone and you can:
- control your blinds from anywhere in the world, for example if you forgot to lower them,
- program the days and times for raising and lowering the blinds.
You can also remotely control electric roller blinds via a website, remote control or wall-mounted panel, or by voice using a voice assistant.
Smart home setup with a roller shutter system
The roller shutter system is an integral part of the smart home installation, enabling not only remote control, but also automated operation of window coverings, which in turn translates into effective control over interior sunlight and room temperature.
To connect external shutters to the smart home system, it is necessary to purchase a special controller. This is an operational center that allows you to control all devices operating within the smart home. You will also need: remote control modules, electric motors and optional sensors (e.g. light, temperature, rain). It may be necessary to implement network interfaces, relays and other additional elements. The configuration process itself may be slightly different depending on the smart home solution you have.
We encourage professional and individual customers to familiarize themselves with the range of roller shutter movement control devices available at the online electrical wholesaler Onninen.pl. We also offer many other innovative Smart Home solutions that enable remote control of various devices in the building using a smartphone, remote control or panel. Do you want to control lighting, heating or alarm from anywhere in the world? Contact Onninen's technical and sales advisors. We will help you complete all the elements of the system.
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