Motorized Blinds & Shades

Blindster offers motorized lift across its most popular shade families. Here is what to reach for based on the room and the look you want.

Motorized Cellular Shades

Cellular shades pair motorized convenience with the best insulation in the shade category. The honeycomb cell structure traps air between the window and the room, helping regulate temperature and absorb sound while the built-in motor handles the lifting. The Motorized Light Filtering Single Cellular Shades diffuse natural light through the room while operating entirely by remote control, making them a strong choice for living rooms and home offices. For bedrooms and media rooms that need stronger light blocking, the Motorized Deluxe Blackout Double Cellular Shades combine double-layer insulation with blackout fabric and optional top-down, bottom-up operation, all controllable at the push of a button.

The Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Double Cellular Shades are among Blindster's most popular options, offering two stacked honeycomb layers for maximum energy efficiency alongside a remote-controlled motorized lift. These also offer the option to upgrade to a smart hub for app control and smart home integration. Explore the full cellular shades collection.

Motorized Roller Shades

For a clean, modern profile, motorized roller shades roll up into a slim tube at the top of the window and disappear when not in use. The Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Fabric Roller Shades pair a wide selection of fabric colors with a remote-controlled motorized lift, and you can choose between a visible roller or a cassette valance that conceals the tube entirely. The Motorized Deluxe Blackout Fabric Roller Shades use fully opaque material for rooms that need darkness on demand. Both styles support standard and reverse roll configurations, giving you control over how close the fabric sits to the glass. Browse the full roller shades collection.

Motorized Solar Shades

Solar shades are designed to reduce glare, heat, and UV exposure while preserving your view through the window. The Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Solar Shades let you choose from multiple openness levels, ranging from 3% for stronger UV blocking to 10% for a clearer view to the outside, all with a rechargeable motor that raises and lowers the shade by remote control. These are especially practical for south-facing windows, sunrooms, and home offices where you want to cut glare without sitting behind a solid shade. For patios, decks, and exterior windows, the Motorized Premium Exterior Outdoor Solar Shades bring motorized convenience outside. Explore the full solar shades collection.

Motorized Zebra Shades

Zebra shades use two layers of alternating sheer and opaque fabric bands that glide past each other to shift between privacy and an open view. The Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Zebra Sheer Shades add a remote-controlled motorized lift to this already distinctive design. Align the opaque bands for full privacy, offset them for filtered light, or raise the entire shade for a clear view. The motorized lift makes it easy to adjust throughout the day without reaching for the shade. Browse the full Zebra dual shades collection.

Motorized Roman Shades

For rooms where the window treatment is part of the decor, motorized roman shades combine fabric warmth with hands-free operation. The Premium Plain Fold Roman Shades and the LEVOLOR Plain Fold Roman Shades both offer motorized lift as a configurable upgrade, folding into clean horizontal pleats when raised and hanging flat when lowered. The LEVOLOR option adds Wi-Fi connectivity and smart home integration for homeowners building a connected ecosystem. Explore the full Roman shades collection.

A small rechargeable motor is built into the headrail of the shade. When you press a button on the included remote control, the motor raises or lowers the shade to the position you want. Most Blindster motorized shades use a lithium-ion battery that charges via USB, so there is no wiring, no outlet placement to worry about, and no electrician to hire. You install the shade the same way you would a manual shade, using the same brackets and headrail, and then pair it with the remote.

Each remote can typically be programmed to control multiple shades, usually up to six or fifteen, depending on the product line, so you can raise or lower an entire wall of windows with a single press. For homeowners who want to go further, several Blindster motorized shades offer an optional smart hub upgrade that connects the shades to Wi-Fi, enabling app control from your phone and integration with smart home systems like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.

Motorized shades serve the same purpose as their manual counterparts, with the added benefit of hands-free operation. Three things to think through before you order.

Where You Need Motorization Most

Motorized lift is especially valuable for hard-to-reach windows, tall installations, windows behind furniture, and any location where manual operation would be inconvenient or impractical. It is also a practical choice for large windows where the shade's weight would make manual lifting awkward. If you are outfitting a full room or an open-plan space with multiple windows, the ability to control several shades from one remote simplifies daily use significantly.

Power Source and Charging

Blindster's motorized shades are battery-powered with rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. This is the most popular and practical power source for residential motorized window treatments because it requires no electrical work and no wall outlet near the window. Battery life varies by usage, but most homeowners go several months between charges. When the battery runs low, you simply connect the charging cable and plug it in, similar to charging a phone.

Remote vs. Smart Home Control

Every Blindster motorized shade uses an available handheld remote control for basic operation. If you want to control shades from your phone, set schedules based on time of day, or integrate with voice assistants and smart home platforms, look for shades that offer the optional smart hub or built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. The LEVOLOR Roman Shades and Motorized Deluxe Blackout Double Cellular Shades both offer this upgrade path.

Every motorized shade in the Blindster range is built around the same core components: a quiet motor, a rechargeable battery, and a receiver, integrated into a headrail that installs the same way a manual shade does, plus an external remote control.

Motor and Battery

The motor is housed inside the headrail and connects to a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. The motor operates quietly enough for bedrooms and offices, and the battery charges via a standard detachable USB cable. No hardwiring is required at any point in the process.

Remote Control

Each shade uses a handheld remote that controls raise, lower, and stop functions. A single remote can be programmed to operate multiple shades, which means you do not need a separate remote for every window. For shades with smart hub compatibility, the remote continues to work as a backup alongside app and voice control.

Installation

Motorized shades are installed using the same bracket and headrail system as Blindster's manual shades. You mount the brackets inside or outside the window frame, click the headrail into place, and pair the remote. The entire process is covered in Blindster's installation instructions, and no specialized tools or electrical knowledge are needed. The measuring guide covers both inside and outside mount configurations.

Motorized blinds and shades used to mean expensive custom orders through brick-and-mortar retailers, professional installation fees, and hardwired motors that needed an electrician. Blindster has removed every one of those barriers. Rechargeable battery-powered motors make hardwiring unnecessary. Custom manufacturing to your exact measurements means you get a precise fit at a fraction of traditional retail pricing. And the same DIY installation process that works for manual shades applies to motorized, with no professional install required.

Every motorized shade ships with free shipping, falls under the 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, and is covered by the Fit or Free Guarantee. If you want to see how a fabric looks and feels before committing, Blindster ships up to 10 free samples within one business day.

The best motorized blinds depend on what you need the shade to do. For rooms that need insulation and energy efficiency alongside a motorized lift, the Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Double Cellular Shades are among the most versatile options at Blindster, offering double-layer honeycomb construction, optional top down bottom up, and an upgrade path to smart home integration. For a sleek, modern look, the Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Fabric Roller Shades roll up cleanly and nearly disappear when raised. For bedrooms, the Motorized Deluxe Blackout Double Cellular Shades pair maximum light blocking with remote control convenience. For glare and UV control without losing your view, the Motorized Deluxe Light Filtering Solar Shades are the go-to.

No. Blindster's motorized blinds and shades use rechargeable lithium-ion batteries as their power source, so there is no hardwiring and no need for an electrician. The battery charges via a standard USB cable, and most homeowners go several months between charges depending on how frequently the shade is raised and lowered. Hardwired and solar-powered motorized shades do exist in the broader market, but Blindster's battery-powered approach was chosen specifically because it makes installation identical to a manual shade and eliminates the cost and complexity of electrical work.

For most homeowners, yes. Motorized window shades are especially worth it for hard-to-reach windows, tall installations, windows behind large furniture, and homes where convenience matters. They are also a practical upgrade for anyone with multiple windows in the same room, since a single remote can control several shades at once. The cost of motorized shades has come down significantly in recent years, and Blindster's direct-to-consumer pricing makes the upgrade more accessible than traditional retail channels. If you already value cordless shades for their clean look and child safety, a motorized lift is the natural next step.

These terms describe different levels of control. Motorized shades have a built-in motor and are operated by a handheld remote control. You press a button, and the shade moves. Automated shades add the ability to set schedules, so the shades raise and lower at specific times of day without you pressing anything. Smart shades go a step further by connecting to your home's Wi-Fi network and integrating with smart home ecosystems like Google Home or Amazon Alexa, allowing voice control and app-based management from anywhere. At Blindster, the base motorized option includes a remote. Several shades offer an optional smart hub upgrade that adds automation and smart home integration, turning the same shade into a fully connected smart shade.

In most cases, no. The motor in a motorized shade is integrated into the headrail during manufacturing, and retrofitting a motor into a shade that was not built for one is generally not practical or reliable. If you currently have manual shades and want to upgrade to motorized, the most dependable path is to order new motorized shades custom-built for your windows. Blindster's motorized shades are custom-manufactured to your measurements and installed using the same brackets and headrail system, so the replacement process is straightforward.