Modern digital technology for the home has recently been developing at the speed of light. No one will be surprised by smart home appliances and various gadgets anymore. Yes. In the 21st century there is an era of smart things, for the commonplace home environment, capable of making our lives more comfortable and pleasant.
Today we will talk about the simplest and at first glance trivial things – smart curtains. The technologies that have already come into our homes and apartments and are firmly entrenched in them.
Smart curtains are already available in our country from several manufacturers. They all share one important similarity, the curtains are programmed and operate using technical devices, including ordinary smartphones and remotes. Skeptics will immediately ask, but if the program will be confused, there will be no Internet, etc., how to close or open such blinds. It’s very simple – most manufacturers claim that their blinds work in normal manual mode.
What are smart blinds for?
Many people are skeptical about curtains, but after having tried them in action, they agree that they are a useful invention. Especially it is necessary for our southern latitudes. For example, when we go to work in summer we do not close the curtains, because the sun is not shining through the windows, but when we come home we are horrified: during the day the sun has red-hot apartment so that it looks like a hell-fire. By the time we turn on the air conditioner and cool everything down, a lot of time will have passed. But if the apartment or house had a smart curtain system, this wouldn’t happen. After all, this situation could be programmed, that is, you could set the system to close the curtains at the right hour, the right minute and then open them.
What are the benefits of smart blinds
They close smoothly, without jerks.
- They are not touched by dirty hands.
They can be controlled from a distance. - they can be programmed to suit individual routines, seasons, etc.
What a set of smart curtains consists of
- Electric actuator (motor);
- Curtain rod:
- Curtains (not included in the set of the system), you buy them yourself according to your taste and wallet;
- The control device – can be anything, including a smartphone.
What you need to pay attention to when buying a set of smart curtains
Experts advise to pay attention to several components: the noise when the motor of the electric drive, the length and functionality of the curtain rod, the possibility of combining the program of smart blinds with other similar devices, such as automatic opening/closing of windows (blinds), etc.
Installation of the smart curtains
You can install the smart blinds yourself, or you can order the installation from the company-seller. By the way, not all manufacturers sell the curtain rods in the kit. They can be bought separately, they are universal and suitable for different systems of smart curtains. The price of such a ledge, depends on its length. Experts recommend fixing the ledges to the ceiling on several fasteners, so that the construction hung reliably and withstood any curtains. The motor (electric drive) must be connected to the power grid. Lead the wires to the ceiling and connect the cable in the junction box. The motor can be hung on either side, it will hide behind the curtains. Then attach the selected curtains to the ledge and connect to the application smart curtains. Program the curtains directly in the application on your smartphone. You can choose a ready-made scenario or make your own – everyone decides for himself.
Technology does not stand still
Together with the smart blinds, manufacturers of novelties for the house offer various sensors, for example, for the sun, rain, etc.
Smart curtains can be easily combined with other smart home programs, making our lives more comfortable.
