Did you know there’s an app already on your iPhone just waiting to transform your life? Imagine if you could control the whole atmosphere of your home with a few taps or even a few requests to your beloved personal assistant–Siri. The Apple HomeKit app makes this (and so much more) possible. Read on to discover how you can have your entire home at your command.
What Exactly is Apple HomeKit?
The Apple HomeKit app is designed to integrate all of your smart home devices into one easy-to-use command center. It helps your home work smarter and harder for you. And, it makes controlling everything–from your doorbells and lighting to your thermostat and automatic shades–practically effortless. Plus, adding your smart home accessories happens with a quick scan. Scroll down to read more about getting started…
Let’s Consider Motorized Shades…
Before we jump into how to set up your personal smart home, let’s pause and talk about the real benefits of motorized shades. Maybe you know them as automatic shades, remote control blinds, automated window coverings…they certainly do have a lot of names. But, what you call them is nowhere near as important as what they can do for your home and your life.
With shades that integrate into your smart home system, you can enjoy incredible comfort and convenience:
- Instant room-darkening for quality sleep any time
- Comfortable lighting all day long
- Shades that communicate with your thermostat to close when the temps go up
- Blinds that know you love sleeping in on the weekends
- Voice control for all the times when both of your hands are busy or full
Plus, with access to your motorized shades from your iPhone or Apple Watch, you don’t even have to be home to control your home atmosphere. Everything’s at your fingertips whether you’re at the office, at your kid’s soccer practice, or away on vacation.
Easy-Start Guide
Wondering how to get started with the Apple HomeKit app? It only takes three simple steps. First, locate the app. After that, click on it to view the “Welcome Home” screen. Finally, tap the “Get Started” button. That’s it! Now you’re all set to start building your very own smart home.
So, what accessories work with the app? You can visit Apple Home to view a comprehensive list of all the approved accessories. And, we can tell you that Hunter Douglas motorized blinds and shades are on the list and definitely compatible!
Wondering how to integrate your Hunter Douglas motorized shades? On this screen of icons, you can select the “Windows” category to get information directly from Hunter Douglas. And, on the day your window coverings are installed in your home, one of our specialists will be there to guide you through the process of adding your automatic shades to your Apple HomeKit–or any other smart home system you wish to use.
Smart Shades: Live Life with Convenience, Control & Happiness
There’s no time like the present to experience the convenience, control, and happiness that come with smart shades and blinds. And, integrating them into your Apple HomeKit app will make life even easier and better! Have another smart home system you adore? No problem. Our products integrate with most systems out there on the market.
Our team at Timan Window Treatments is excited to discover all that smart home technology can do for you. Contact us today to get started!