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Vancouver's Motorized Blinds Specialists

Custom Motorized Blinds
Vancouver

Remote, app and voice-controlled blinds — available across our full range of zebra, roller, blackout, faux wood, honeycomb and vertical blinds. Wired, battery, rechargeable and solar power options, with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit compatibility. Free in-home measurement and professional installation.

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Motorized Blinds
Smart Blinds
Remote & App Control
Battery, Solar & Hardwired
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Vancouver • West Vancouver • North Vancouver
Also Serving Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond
Motorized Blinds
Smart Blinds
Remote & App Control
Battery, Solar & Hardwired
778-932-0696
Free In-Home Estimate
Vancouver • West Vancouver • North Vancouver
Also Serving Burnaby • Surrey • Richmond
Professional motorized blind installation in a Metro Vancouver home

What Are Motorized Blinds?

Electric, Remote-Controlled
Window Coverings

Motorized blinds — also called electric blinds, automatic blinds or smart blinds — use a small motor built into the headrail to raise, lower or rotate the blind, instead of a manual cord, wand or chain. They're operated by remote control, a wall switch, or a smartphone app, and can be scheduled or connected to a smart-home system for hands-free operation.

Motorization isn't a separate product — it's an upgrade we can build into any blind style we offer. Whether you want a fully hardwired system or a cordless, battery-powered setup, we measure and fabricate the motorized blind to your exact window, then pair it to your remote, app or smart-home devices during installation.

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to start?

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Blackout blind installation in a Surrey, BC home, available with a motorized upgrade
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Years in BC

Why Choose Motorized Blinds

Convenience, Safety &
Smart-Home Control

Motorized blinds solve problems manual blinds can't — especially for large, high, or hard-to-reach windows.

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One-Touch, Whole-Home Control

Raise, lower or rotate every motorized blind in a room — or the whole home — with a single remote, app tap or voice command.

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Reaches Large & Hard-to-Reach Windows

Motorization is especially valuable for large windows, high windows, skylights and arched windows that are awkward or impossible to operate by hand.

Cordless & Child-Safe

No dangling cords or wands means a safer home for kids and pets, and a cleaner look on every window.

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Scheduling & Automation

Set your blinds to open and close automatically on a schedule for privacy, light control and energy efficiency, without lifting a finger.

Motorized Blinds by Product Type

Every Blind We Offer,
Available Motorized

Motorization is available across our full product range. Explore each product's dedicated page for full details, or get a free quote for the motorized upgrade.

Motorized zebra blinds, available across Metro Vancouver
Bestseller
🖺

Motorized Zebra Blinds

Alternating sheer and solid bands, motorized for one-touch light and privacy control in any room.

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Motorized roller shades, available across Metro Vancouver
Most Versatile
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Motorized Roller Shades

Sleek and silent, with a motorized option that suits large windows and hard-to-reach shades alike.

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Motorized blackout blinds, available across Metro Vancouver
Best Sleep
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Motorized Blackout Blinds

Total darkness for bedrooms and media rooms, scheduled to close automatically at the time you choose.

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Motorized faux wood blinds, available across Metro Vancouver
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Motorized Faux Wood Blinds

The rich warmth of hardwood, motorized for kitchens, bathrooms and other windows worth automating.

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Motorized honeycomb blinds, available across Metro Vancouver
Energy Saving
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Motorized Honeycomb Blinds

Cellular insulation with motorized, scheduled operation for consistent temperature control.

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Motorized vertical blinds, available across Metro Vancouver
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Motorized Vertical Blinds

Ideal for wide patio doors and large windows, where motorized control is especially useful.

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your blinds?

Every style we offer, available motorized  ·  Free in-home consultation

Zebra blinds installed on a large window in a Vancouver, BC condo
500+
Homes Done

Where Motorized Blinds Work Best

Motorized Blinds for Different
Rooms & Window Types

Motorization can go on any window, but it earns its keep fastest on these.

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Large & Oversized Windows

Wide or floor-to-ceiling windows can be heavy and awkward to operate manually — a motor makes them effortless.

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Sliding Glass & Patio Doors

Wide door walls covered in vertical or roller blinds are far easier to open and close with a remote than by hand.

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Skylights & High Windows

Windows above stairwells, vaulted ceilings and skylights are often out of reach entirely without a motor and remote.

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Arched Windows

Custom-fabricated motorized blinds can be built to fit arched and unusually shaped windows that are difficult to reach with a manual wand.

Roller blind installation in a Burnaby, BC apartment, available motorized
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Google Rating

Power & Smart Controls

Power Options &
Smart Controls

We'll help you choose the right power source and control method for each window.

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Hardwired Blinds

A permanent, maintenance-free connection for windows with access to power — no batteries to ever think about.

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Battery-Powered & Rechargeable

Cordless motorized blinds with replaceable or rechargeable batteries, ideal where running wiring isn't practical.

Solar-Powered Blinds

A small solar panel mounted at the window trickle-charges the blind's battery, cutting down on manual recharging.

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Remote, App & Voice Control

Every motorized blind we install comes with remote and app control, with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit integration available.

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hands-free?

Wired, battery, rechargeable & solar power  ·  Free in-home consultation

Cost, Installation & Maintenance

Free In-Home Quote &
Professional Installation

From first call to finished window, here's what to expect — including a straightforward answer on cost.

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Free Consultation & Quote

Cost depends on window size, blind type and power option, so we measure and quote in your home — free, no obligation.

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Choose Your Power Option

We'll help you pick hardwired, battery, rechargeable or solar power based on each window's access to power and how often it's used.

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Custom Fabrication

Your motorized blinds are made to measure for your exact windows, with the motor and controls built in before installation day.

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Installation & Simple Maintenance

We install and pair your remote, app and smart-home devices in one visit. Ongoing maintenance is minimal — occasional dusting and, for battery units, a recharge or battery swap.

Service Areas

Motorized Blinds Installation in
Vancouver, West & North Van

We focus our motorized blind installs on Vancouver, West Vancouver and North Vancouver homes — with availability across the rest of Metro Vancouver on request.

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Also serving Burnaby, New Westminster, White Rock, Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Langley & Delta.

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Client Reviews

What Homeowners
Are Saying

5.0
★★★★★
80+ Google Reviews

Motorized blackout blinds throughout our new build. Flawless install, smart home integration worked first try. Best home upgrade we’ve ever made.

DM

David M.

Surrey, BC

The zebra blinds SMI installed completely transformed our living room. Team was on time, professional, done in two hours. Absolutely stunning quality.

SR

Sarah R.

Langley, BC

Called three companies. SMI’s quality and attention to detail were in a completely different league. Best investment we’ve made for our condo.

JL

Jennifer L.

Vancouver, BC

Common Questions

Motorized Blinds FAQ

How much do motorized blinds cost?

Motorized blinds cost more than manual blinds because of the motor, power source and control hardware, and the exact price depends on window size, blind type, and whether you choose battery, rechargeable, solar or hardwired power. We provide a free in-home measurement and consultation so you get an accurate, no-obligation quote for your specific windows before committing to anything.

Are motorized blinds worth it?

For large windows, high or hard-to-reach windows, skylights and wide sliding door walls, most homeowners find motorized blinds well worth it for the convenience and safety of cordless, remote-operated control alone. They're also popular in any room where a homeowner wants scheduling, smart-home integration, or simply one-touch operation for multiple windows at once.

How do motorized blinds work?

A small motor built into the blind's headrail raises, lowers or rotates the blind when triggered by a remote control, wall switch, or smartphone app, instead of a manual cord, wand or chain. The motor draws power from a hardwired connection, a rechargeable battery pack, replaceable batteries, or a solar panel, depending on the option you choose.

What power options are available for motorized blinds?

We offer hardwired motorized blinds for a permanent, maintenance-free connection, battery-powered and rechargeable options for flexible placement without wiring, and solar-powered blinds that trickle-charge from a small panel mounted at the window. We'll help you choose the right option based on your window's access to power and how often the blind will be used.

Do motorized blinds work with Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit?

Yes. Our motorized blinds support smart-home integration with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit, so you can control them by voice or group them into routines and scenes alongside your other smart-home devices, in addition to the included remote and app control.

Can motorized blinds be installed without drilling?

In many cases, yes — tension-mounted and clip-on brackets can secure certain motorized blinds without drilling into your window frame, which is especially useful for rentals or windows where you'd rather avoid permanent hardware. Whether a no-drill mount will work depends on your window type and blind style, which we'll assess during your free in-home consultation.

What is top-down bottom-up on motorized blinds?

Top-down bottom-up is a control style that lets a blind be lowered from the top as well as raised from the bottom, so you can let light in through the top of a window while keeping the bottom covered for privacy. It's available as a motorized upgrade and is especially popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and street-facing windows.

Can any type of blind be motorized?

Yes — every blind style we offer, including zebra blinds, roller shades, blackout blinds, faux wood blinds, honeycomb blinds and vertical blinds, can be fabricated with a motorized upgrade. We'll walk you through which power and control option makes the most sense for each window during your free consultation.

How long does motorized blinds installation take?

Once your motorized blinds are measured and fabricated, our team can typically complete installation and pairing with your remote, app or smart-home system for an entire home in a single visit. Exact turnaround depends on the number of windows and the power option chosen, which we'll confirm during your free in-home consultation.

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Hours

Mon–Sat  ·  8am–7pm

Service Areas

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