Smart home enthusiasts swear by the added value of installing smart shades in their houses. With new automated features, homeowners no longer have to deal with tugging on heavy curtains, untangling cords, or being interrupted by the sun’s harsh glare. Instead, technology has eliminated these mundane tasks, giving homeowners more time and freedom to focus on what they love. 

Automated shades are more than just a solution for privacy in your home; they can also help control the sun’s impact on your heating and cooling bills and limit the damaging effects of long-term sun exposure on your home’s furnishings. Keep reading to discover how smart shades can be helpful in your Denver, CO, home.

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LIVING ROOM

The summer sun’s heat can be intense, and allowing it to shine continuously into your home can increase the temperature by ten degrees or more. Automated shades help minimize the sun’s powerful reach and give your air conditioner a much-needed break. Not only will rooms stay cooler, but you’ll also protect your home’s furniture, flooring, and artwork from irreversible damage and fading caused by the sun’s UV rays.

If you love the sunshine in moderation, then one option is to pair your smart shades with a thermal sensor, which will lower the shades when the room reaches a specific temperature. Timers are another great option if you’re away from home throughout the day. Maintaining comfortable temperatures and reducing strain on air conditioning are top reasons to invest in automated shades.

MEDIA ROOM/HOME THEATER

In your entertainment areas, the sun’s glare is typically unwelcome. It can disrupt your favorite TV show, sporting event, or movie and damage AV equipment by overheating it.  Quickly respond to the disturbance with a simple button click to activate your smart shades to close without leaving your seat. 

BEDROOM

Have you heard of circadian wellness? It refers to your body’s natural rhythm; you will sleep better and wake more readily if exposed to natural light patterns throughout the day. While artificial light substitutes can disrupt your system, natural light can boost your health. For instance, slowly opening the automated shades with the sunrise will help you wake up, improve your mood, and give you more energy for the day ahead. We also think smart shades are excellent for bedrooms to provide necessary privacy throughout the day.

These are just a few places where smart shades can be handy. There are many other ways to benefit from the added convenience and privacy of installing automated shades in your Denver, CO, home. Please reach out to our team of experts at Electronic Integration with any questions you have about smart shades or to learn the process for installation.