7 Things You Didn't Know About Motorized Blinds
Today, we’re going to raise the bars on your windows and bring you the 7 things you didn't know about motorized blinds.
Draw your shades, and open your windows, because you're looking light-years into the future with these bad boys!
1. Motorized blinds can regulate your schedule.
Getting into the routine of waking up when the sun rises, and being engulfed in darkness when it's time for bed, is something that most people crave. It's been studied that melatonin regulates your sleeping schedule, and "darkness stimulates the pineal gland to secrete melatonin, whereas exposure to light inhibits this mechanism."
Using the AXIS Gear app, you can set your blinds to automatically rise to wake you up when the sun rises, and lower themselves when the sun sets. This way, you'll get your full dose of melatonin right before bed and be able to wake up feeling incredibly productive and refreshed.
Who doesn't love enjoy a good nights' worth of sleep?
2. Motorized blinds mimic your hand movements.
The AXIS Gear uses a cogwheel to wrap your pull mechanism into.
Once connected to the AXIS Gear’s cogwheel, there is an internal motor used to turn your pull mechanism to the left or to the right. In this way, it mimics the way you would control your shades manually with your hands!
3. Motorized blinds integrate with other Smart Home devices.
"Alexa, open my window shades!"
Welcome to the Jetsons. Have you ever craved voice activated control over your blinds?
The Zigbee version of the AXIS Gear will integrate directly with SmartThings, and thus Amazon Alexa, Google home, and other smart home devices!
Be prepared to live in a world where everything works revolved around your convenience.
Automaton: How awesome is that?
4. Motorized blinds cut down on hydro bills.
Motorized window shades lower to keep the cold out and rise to let the sun in.
In the winter, this warms your home by up 40°F/5°C, so you can spend less on heating.
On hot summer days, you can do the opposite to reduce the need for air conditioning. Studies have shown savings of up to 10% in your hydro bills from using motorized shades!
Hey - it doesn't hurt to unconsciously reduce your carbon footprint AND save some money in the meantime!
5. Motorized blinds don't need battery replacements.
The AXIS Gear has a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery which is continuously recharged via the solar panel.
Not enough sunlight? There are 12 x AA batteries within the solar bar as a backup that last up to 6 months of charge.
As a last resort, there is a power adapter that you can plug into a wall outlet as an alternative to the solar bar.
You'll never have to worry about it running out of fuel!
6. Motorized blinds don't have to be expensive.
Compared to other home automation products, the AXIS Gear adds a touch of luxury at only $249 per unit.
Traditional motorized shade units with similar functionalities can cost anywhere from $350 to $1000. Because of this, AXIS has introduced a more affordably-priced smart retrofit solution for the average consumer.
You won't need to hire anyone to set it up either, because installation takes only 5 minutes.
Looking for one device for every window of your home? Save even more with a bundle!
7. Motorized blinds are the future in 2018!
One day, you'll be able to look back and ask yourself why you never bought automated shades to begin with.
The AXIS Gear's sleek, portable design will be an added investment into any future home!
To find out more, check out helloaxis.com.
Are you ready to make the investment?
SPONSORED BY AXIS LABS.