Blackout Blinds & Shades
Blackout curtains | Sun protection, shade, and privacy
Blackout fabrics are opaque, darkening the room even during the day and completely maintaining privacy, emphasizing their concealing effect.
Suitable styles of blackout curtains
Standard power connection type:
Remote control/mobile app/manual electric operation, also available with Apple HomeKit dedicated system.
No prior power supply required; a 3-meter Type-C charging cable is included.
Comparison Table of Styles and Specifications for Motorized Blinds／Smart Blinds & Shades Systems
| Standard power connection type | lithium battery type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is power pre-distributed? | ✔ Power supply required beforehand. 110V or 220V is acceptable. | ✗ No pre-installed power supply required; charging cable provided or bring your own. Charge approximately every 3-6 months depending on usage. | ||
| Available curtain types | Roller blinds, zebra blinds, wooden Venetian blinds, aluminum Venetian blinds, honeycomb blinds, fabric/sheer blinds | Roller blinds, zebra blinds, wooden Venetian blinds, aluminum Venetian blinds (50mm only), honeycomb blinds, fabric/sheer blinds | ||
| Supported operation methods (can be used in combination) | APP operation | ✔ (Wi-Fi bridge required for additional purchase) | ✔ (Wi-Fi bridge required for additional purchase) | |
| Support Matter | ✔ (Home central control system required) | ✔ (Home central control system required) | ||
| remote control | ✔ (Remote control pairing required) | ✔ | ||
| Hand-pulled beaded chain | ✗ | ✔ (Installation may be optional depending on requirements) (Except for fabric curtain motors) |
Features of Motorized Blinds／Smart Blinds & Shades
Supports connection to smart home apps/voice assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa)/smart speakers
Aside from Amazon Alexa not supporting a Chinese interface or Chinese voice control, you can choose the platform you prefer, set up voice commands, and then have your smart assistants execute smart home apps on your behalf, creating a more comfortable and convenient home life!
Authorize multiple users; family members' phones can all be used as remote controls.
By adding users through email accounts, everyone in the family can turn their phone into a remote control. Parents can add their children as co-users; after downloading the MotionBlinds App and connecting to the internet, children can also use their own phones to control the curtains.
Supports connection to smart home apps/voice assistants (Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa)/smart speakers
Aside from Amazon Alexa not supporting a Chinese interface or Chinese voice control, you can choose the platform you prefer, set up voice commands, and then have your smart assistants execute smart home apps on your behalf, creating a more comfortable and convenient home life!
Blackout Curtains / High Blackout Curtains Design Case Q&A Summary
Do battery-powered electric blinds need a curtain box?
That's absolutely not true!
Battery-powered electric windowsThe horse of the curtainDa, battery
Everything was placed properly within the tracks.
Not a single bit is exposed!
Each type of curtain has different track options:
1. Simple top rail with exposed fabric (suitable for roller blinds)
2. The addition of a wraparound metal cap provides both aesthetic appeal and dust protection.Delicate top rail(Suitable for roller blinds and zebra blinds)
3. Honeycomb blinds and aluminum Venetian blinds feature a simple and elegant upper track design.
Regardless of the type of top rail, the appearance is very clean and simple.
Do motorized curtains need to be pre-powered?
"Additional power distribution" is the reason why many people hesitate to participate.
That's where the advantage of battery-powered motorized blinds lies!
No need for pre-distribution of power
Built-in energy storage electric system
There's absolutely no need to run a separate power line to the curtains.
It can save you the time of finding a technician to install the electricity.
It's really convenient!
Super popular right now HomeKit Smart Motorized Blinds
(HomeKit system compatible with roller blinds/zebra blinds/venetian blinds/honeycomb blinds)
It also uses a lithium battery motor.
According to usage habits
It only needs to be charged approximately every 3 to 6 months.
Just connect a MicroUSB/Type-C cable
It can be fully charged again
I think there's no curtain that understands lazy people better than a battery-powered electric blind! XD
Will electric curtains be affected by power outages?
Does not move ☛ [Regular motor] vs [Silent motor]
Because the electrician was hired to directly connect the electrical wires.
Therefore, it will stop operating when there is a power outage.
Powerful ☛ [Battery-powered motor] and [Hand-operated electric motor]
Because the battery is installed directly on the curtain.
As long as there is sufficient power
Both can be used normally.
Completely unaffected by power outages!
Which curtain styles can use battery-powered motorized systems?
Currently, only fabric curtains and gauze curtains cannot use battery-powered electric motors.
Other curtain styles (roller blinds/zebra blinds/venetian blinds/honeycomb blinds)
Whether the fabric is completely blackout or semi-transparent
All the designs I saw on the MSBT website can be made!
Here is a simple comparison table.
Or click to see more detailsComparison table of electric curtain styles and specifications
Master the pairing of all styles with electric systems at once:
| Roller Blinds | Double Roller Blinds | 木百葉簾 | Aluminum Venetian Blinds | Honeycomb Shades | Fabric curtains and gauze curtains | |
| Average | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ |
| Power Input | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | 50mm only | ◎ | ◎ |
| Mute | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | 50mm only | ||
| Hand-pulled | ◎ | ◎ | ◎ | 50mm only | ◎ | |
| ■ See more >>Choosing an Motorized Blinds／Smart Blinds & Shades system |
Are battery-powered motorized blinds difficult to install?
Installation method of battery-powered electric blinds
Just like traditional curtains that are pulled by hand!
No need to understand complex electrical circuits
There's no need to compete with others.Schedule in-home installationTime
Easily place your order online.
Follow the beautiful and clear instructions to DIY the installation step by step.
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