Blind Ambition has been selling motorized shades for almost 30 years since Hunter Douglas first introduced PowerRise, which used infrared technology.

Since our first exposure to motorization up to today we have gone from infrared to radio to Bluetooth-controlled shades and reached a point where half of the products we sell are motorized or automated. The terms "motorized" and "automated" are often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct meanings and are associated with different functionalities.

Motorized window treatments operate using a motor, which can be battery-powered, rechargeable, or hardwired. They are controlled manually through a remote, wall switch, or push-button wand. In contrast, automated window treatments also use motors and offer pre-programmed functionalities that can be controlled through a remote, smartphone app, tablet, or voice assistants like Alexa or Google Home. You can schedule these shades to adjust based on your lighting, temperature, security, and privacy preferences.