Blinds for Home Automation Systems
The Umbra Process
Our blinds can integrate with any BMS system you are already using or planning to use, allowing your preferred shading systems to work in harmony with the rest of your smart devices. We work with a huge range of automation partners, and our knowledge and experience allows us to deal with the most complex challenges.
We provide an end-to-end service, from manufacturing to the initial site assessment, installation and project management. We also offer commissioning services both at our factory and on-site, along with comprehensive technical support before and during installation.
Expect us to work closely with your blind installer or AV contractor to ensure a smooth process.
Trusted home automation partners:
Total Control
Experience seamless control with automated blinds that integrate with your home’s automation system. Operate your blinds easily through your smart home app or with voice commands, and set precise opening and closing times, such as opening after sunrise and closing at sunset. Enjoy real-time feedback with two-way communication, ensuring your system is perfectly synchronised with the rest of your smart devices. You can also retrofit an automated system to your existing shading setup, adding convenience and ensuring you don’t miss out on the latest technologies.
Energy Efficiency
Improve energy efficiency in your home with automated blinds that react to weather conditions and prevent your home from getting too hot during the day. Windows are a major heat source; that’s why lowering the blinds when the sun is strong keeps your home cool and reduces the load on your air conditioning system. This means you won’t come home to a hot, stuffy environment, and saves you energy, helps lower your electricity/gas bills, and reduces your carbon footprint. Windows are also a main area of heat loss so ensuring that blinds are closed, acting as an insulating barrier, during the night in the winter months will reduce your heating bills. Learn about the differences between white backed and aluminum backed fabrics when it comes to heat loss and gain performance.
Convenience
Manage light and privacy in your home with automated blinds and have the freedom to forget about managing it manually throughout the day. Set your blinds to open and close at your preferred times, or respond to each day’s environmental conditions based on real-time data from the internet and sensors, such as sunlight intensity or heat. Even when you are home, your blinds will keep operating as you need them to, providing a hassle-free experience.
Security
Ensure advanced security with automated blinds simulating your presence even when you’re not home, especially for longer periods of time. They can be programmed to adjust randomly throughout the day, deterring potential intruders. It’s an excellent way to make your home less of a target for break-ins. When your blinds are combined with other smart security systems, they become an integral part of your overall home security plan.
Protection
Automated blinds provide strong protection for your home and everyone inside. They can close automatically during peak sunlight to shield your valuable furniture and interiors from harmful UV rays. This helps prevent fading and extends the life of your furnishings. In addition, they improve safety for children and pets by eliminating the need for cords, reducing the risk of accidents, and can be enabled with child lock features.
Aesthetics
Automated blinds enhance your home’s status, contributing to a modern and sophisticated interior, without the use of messy plastic switches. The minimalist look and effortless operation enhances the sleek design of your space. They can be the first step towards a luxurious aesthetic or the final touch to complete it perfectly.
Sustainability
As a modern home owner, if you are looking for eco-friendly additions for a more responsible living and energy conversion then adding automated blinds is a must-have. Automated blinds help create a more sustainable living environment by reducing the reliance on air conditioning or radiators through passive cooling or warming strategies. This results in reduced energy consumption, leading to lower CO2 emissions. These blinds efficiently utilise natural sunlight and manage heat for a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Temperature Control
Maintain your preferred temperature and never go back to a hot, stuffy house again after a long day at work. During hot summer days, these blinds can automatically lower to block intense sunlight, reducing heat buildup inside your home. In the winter, they can be programmed to remain open during the day, allowing natural warmth from the sun to heat your space, and then close at night to retain that warmth.
Flexibility
Group your blinds based on the area of your home, such as bedroom blinds, or entire floor blinds to be able to control them simultaneously. And create the perfect atmosphere throughout your home with just a single command.
Our services also include:
▮ CPD training
▮ Expert specification advice to keep your team updated with the latest window shading technology.
No matter the project, we will unbiasedly suggest the best products for your needs and take care of the entire process until you are satisfied with the results.
Our progressive mindset makes us stand out, always looking for the ‘and’ to take our knowledge further in what we do and how we do it, by combining technology and aesthetics wherever possible.
Expect a total commitment to superior standards from us, from inception to completion of your project, transforming ideas into reality.