50 Years of Innovation: Umbra Celebrates a Milestone in British Shading
Since 1975, Umbra has helped people enjoy light by shaping how homes and buildings feel. What began as a small family business in Swansea has
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Why Shading Automation is the Commercial Upgrade You’re Missing
The list of demands commercial buildings face today is growing fast. Energy costs are climbing. Sustainability targets are getting stricter. Occupants expect more comfort, more
Why Automated Shading Should Be the New Standard
Imagine stepping into a home where the lighting, temperature, and ambience adjust automatically to your needs without you lifting a finger. Smart design enhances comfort
Create The Ultimate Smart Space with Yubii
Imagine entering a meeting room where blinds adjust automatically, lights change for the occasion, and everything can be controlled easily to your preferred settings with
How Do Automated Blinds Save Energy Bills in Office Environments?
In an office environment, it’s easy to miss small inefficiencies that quietly add up to your energy costs. Imagine this scene: a fridge door left
A New Era of Home Automation: Umbra Blinds Partners with OneAV
As smart homes continue to evolve, OneAV has established itself as a leading smart home distributor, guiding installers on the best solutions for fully integrated
Top 5 Features of the New Yubii App
The Smart Home market is continually growing, with companies competing to offer the most user-friendly and feature-rich solutions. One app that has been generating a
Total Light Control: The Key to Energy Efficiency and Occupant Comfort
Optimising energy efficiency and ensuring occupant comfort is a key priority in building design. Many building projects prioritise renewable energy solutions such as solar panels,
Video: 6 Features of the Somfy TaHoma You Need to Know.
Get to grips with your TaHoma switch and unlock these game-changing features. The Somfy TaHoma has long been an established choice for smart home integration
“Can Only Lutron Motors Be Connected to a Lutron Lighting System?”
“Can Only Lutron Motors Be Connected to a Lutron Lighting System?” A lot of people in the blinds industry would have you believe that only
Connecting Smart Home Systems to Dumb Motors vs Smart Motors
Connecting Smart Home Systems to Dumb Motors vs Smart Motors A home automation, or ‘Smart Home’, system is where household appliances and devices can be
Reasons to Consider Shading Earlier in The Project
Reasons to Consider Shading Earlier in The Project It’s no secret that shading is usually seen as part of the décor in the construction industry.
How to Keep Your Home Cool with Dynamic Shading
How to Keep Your Home Cool with Dynamic Shading Unprotected glass is the greatest source of heat entering a building. As temperatures continue to rise,
Alternatives to Somfy’s TaHoma for Smart Homes
Alternatives to Somfy’s TaHoma for Smart Homes Somfy’s TaHoma Switch is an easy-to-install home automation system that makes controlling your home simple. TaHoma hubs only
How to Connect Blinds to Fibaro
How to Connect Blinds to Fibaro Fibaro from Nice is one of the most advanced wireless smart home systems in the world, with over 10,000
Smart Retirement, Assisted Living & Shading
Smart Retirement, Assisted Living & Shading Technology is not just for the younger generation anymore. As advancements in medicine and health are helping us to
7 Ways to Connect Loxone with Your Blinds and Curtains
7 Ways to Connect Loxone with Your Blinds and Curtains According to this article, there were 2.22 million Smart Homes in the UK in 2021,
When NOT to Use a Battery-Powered Motor
When NOT To Use a Battery-Powered Motor The daunting cost of installing wiring for electric blinds can lead a lot of people down the route
How Do Sun Sensors Control Your Blinds?
How Do Sun Sensors Control Your Blinds? Sun sensors are small devices that are typically fixed on or near a window, either internally or externally.
How to Control Blinds and Curtains with Amazon Alexa
How to Control Blinds and Curtains with Amazon Alexa Alexa is a voice-controlled virtual assistant. She can play audio, control your smart home, answer questions
How to Control Blinds and Curtains with Google Assistant
How to Control Blinds and Curtains with Google Assistant Google Assistant is Google’s answer to virtual personal assistants. Designed to make your life as easy
24v vs 230v Roller Blinds: Which Motor Is Right for You?
24v vs 230v Roller Blinds: Which Motor Is Right for You? Electric roller blinds bring added style, convenience and luxury to your home. Motorised blinds
Automated Shading is Vital to Achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2050
Automated Shading is Vital to Achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2050 In 2019, the UK committed to cutting 78% of carbon emissions by 2035, and
How To Control Blinds with TaHoma
How To Control Blinds with TaHoma Somfy’s TaHoma Switch is the easy-to-install home automation system that makes controlling your home simple. TaHoma hubs only need
How to Increase Property Value with Smart Technology
How to Increase Property Value with Smart Technology It’s no secret that sales of smart technology are on the rise. According to a survey conducted by
Prevent Heat Loss in Commercial Buildings with Dynamic Shading
How To Prevent Heat Loss in Commercial Buildings with Dynamic Shading One of the biggest issues with large commercial buildings, especially older ones, is heat
The Expert Guide to Battery vs Mains Powered Blinds
The Expert Guide to Battery vs Mains Powered Blinds The demand for motorised roller blinds in the UK is increasing year on year, as more
3 Common Reasons Why Your Office Isn’t Energy Efficient (And How To Fix It)
3 Common Reasons Why Your Office Isn’t Energy Efficient (And How To Fix It) As more people return to the workplace full-time, the costs of
Keeping Buildings Cool with Dynamic Shading
Dynamic solar shading, at the most basic level, is any form of shading that can be adjusted depending on the conditions, as opposed to a
Popular Smart Home Systems & How to Control Roller Blinds
Popular Smart Home Systems & How to Control Roller Blinds A home automation, or ‘Smart Home’, system is where household appliances and devices can be
How Smart Technology Is Transforming Interior Design
How Smart Technology Is Transforming Interior Design Technology has infiltrated all aspects of our lives, and the office is no exception. Face-to-face meetings have been
How Do You Create Effortless Luxury for Your Clients?
Creating a luxurious atmosphere can not only mean the difference between a 5* review or not, but can also determine if you’ll get repeat business,
A Complete Guide to Blind Control Options
The world of roller blinds can be confusing, and with so many blind control options available these days it’s hard to know which is the
Almost 1/4 of Britons own Smart Home Devices
A staggering 16 million people in Briton own at least one smart home device. According to YouGov’s Smart Homes 2018 Report once someone has bought
Smart blinds. What are the options?
Smart blinds are no longer futuristic. The stats are here… The UK smart home market was worth £900m in 2017, making it the second largest
What is Home Automation? What can it do for me?
Here’s how to make the most of this growing market for your window blinds business. As a window blind seller or installer, do the words