Morning light
Raise selected bedroom shades at a scheduled time. Keep other rooms private until you are ready to use them.
Sun Blinds · Automation
Shades that work with your home.
Start with the windows you use every day. Plan motorized shades and drapery, then decide how they should work with compatible lighting, climate and entertainment systems.
Sacramento region · Bay Area · Select Central Valley communities
Everyday comfort
Start with a room, not a device.
Afternoon glare
Group the shades on a sunny side of the house. Choose positions that make a desk or television more comfortable to use.
Evening privacy
Lower living-room shades together and recall a compatible lighting scene. Keep a wall control or remote within easy reach.
Choose the controls and shades together.
A motor, a hub and an app do different jobs. The right combination depends on the treatment, its power source and the equipment already in your home.
Bring the names and model numbers of existing hubs, motors, keypads and control systems. Compatibility must be checked at the product level.
Rollease Acmeda Automate
Selected Automate motors work with a Pulse PRO hub for app control and schedules. Supported connections include Matter platforms and professional systems such as Control4 and Crestron. The hub, motor and integration must be matched. See Automate compatibility →
Somfy
TaHoma switch supports selected Somfy RTS and Zigbee products. Apple Home support applies to compatible Zigbee products; an RTS motor should not be assumed to work with Apple Home. See Somfy compatibility →
Lutron lighting & shades
Explore a coordinated lighting-and-shading approach, from room controls to HomeWorks. Lutron dealer onboarding is underway; project availability requires confirmation. Explore Lutron with Sun Blinds →
Control4 & Crestron
These whole-home platforms can bring compatible lighting, shading, climate and entertainment into one interface. Share your existing integrator’s plan so motor selection, drivers, programming responsibility and any subscription features can be reviewed. Brand mentions describe planning options, not dealer credentials.
Plan power before the shades are ordered.
A wireless control signal does not always mean battery power. Decide how each motor will receive power and how you will reach it later.
Existing rooms
Rechargeable or battery-powered options may avoid opening finished walls. Check charging access, mounting depth, treatment size and expected use before choosing a motor.
Remodels & new construction
Coordinate wiring, outlets, power supplies and shade pockets before finishes close. Confirm responsibility for electrical work and leave access for service.
Outdoor shading
Use products rated for the location. Wind sensors and automation do not make an awning stormproof; follow the selected manufacturer’s operating limits.
Handoff & future changes
Confirm who owns the app account, what works without internet, how local controls behave during outages and who supports later programming changes.
Questions about motorized shading.
Can my existing shades be motorized?
Sometimes. Tube size, brackets, fabric weight, headrail design and the condition of the treatment determine whether a motor can be added. Photos and an onsite review help establish whether retrofit or replacement makes sense.
Will every brand work in one app?
No. A shared app requires compatible motors, hubs, drivers and control systems. We review the exact equipment before promising a connection.
Can I start with one room?
Yes. Identify your future plans at the first consultation so the chosen motor and control approach can support expansion where available.
Does Sun Blinds currently offer Lutron installation?
Lutron dealer onboarding is underway. We are collecting project inquiries; product supply, installation and programming availability must be confirmed before a proposal is finalized.
Tell us what you want your home to do.
In the consultation form’s Additional Notes, include your rooms, treatment preferences, existing control system and whether the project is a remodel or an existing home. We will confirm the next step and available scope.
Request a free consultationSacramento: (916) 538-9934 · Bay Area: (510) 556-4233