Imagine adjusting your window shades with a simple touch or even a voice command. PowerView® Automation by Hunter Douglas makes this possible, offering the ultimate in convenience and control. But did you know that you can further customize your PowerView system with a variety of accessories? Let’s explore how these accessories can enhance your home’s comfort, beauty, and functionality.
PowerView Gateway: Centralize Your Control
The PowerView Gateway is the heart of your smart shade system. It integrates seamlessly with other smart-home systems, giving you the ability to adjust your shades from anywhere in the world with RemoteConnect™.
- Range Extender: Perfect for larger homes, ensuring optimal coverage across multiple rooms.
- Synchronization: Ensures your shades move in tandem during preset Scenes or Schedules.
Choose between the PowerView Gen 3 Gateway and the advanced Gateway Pro, depending on your home’s needs. For optimal placement, consider the PowerView Gen 3 Gateway Mount, which allows you to install the Gateway on various surfaces, including ceilings and walls.
PowerView Gen 3 Remote: Control at Your Fingertips
The PowerView Gen 3 Remote is sleek and modern, using Bluetooth® Low Energy wireless technology to communicate with your shades.
- Multiple Shade Groups: Control up to six groups of window treatments.
- Favorite Positions: Program two favorite positions for each shade for quick adjustments.
Available in white or black, the remote fits perfectly in any décor. For added convenience, use the PowerView Pebble® Remote Holder, available in 11 stylish colors, or mount your remote with the PowerView Surface.
Smart, Motorized Shades: Convenience and Efficiency
PowerView Automation offers smart, motorized shades that move according to your schedule. Here’s why smart shades are an excellent choice for any home:
- Added Convenience: Control shades with a button press, mobile app, or voice command.
- Increased Privacy: Schedule shades to close automatically when you need privacy.
- Energy Efficiency: Adjust shades to keep interiors comfortable, reducing energy costs.
- Enhanced Security: Give your home a lived-in look while you’re away by automating shade movements.
- Child Safety: Cordless design makes smart shades safer for homes with children and pets.
Integrate with Your Smart-Home System
PowerView Automation is compatible with many popular smart-home systems, including Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, and more. The PowerView Gateway ensures seamless integration, allowing you to control your shades alongside other smart devices in your home.
Power Options: Flexible and Reliable
PowerView shades come with various power options to suit your needs:
- Rechargeable Battery Wand: Eco-friendly and UL Certified, with a battery life of approximately one year.
- Dual Charging Station: Charge two battery wands simultaneously.
- DC Power Supply: Ideal for larger projects, powering up to 16 window treatments.
- Single Charger: Conveniently recharge the battery wand without removing it from the window treatment.
Choose the power option that best fits your home and lifestyle, ensuring your shades are always ready to operate.
Setting Up Favorites with PowerView® Automation
Adding custom “Favorite” positions to your PowerView® Automation system is a great way to enhance convenience and functionality. With Favorites, you can quickly set your shades to your preferred positions with just a touch of a button or a tap on your mobile device. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to set up Favorites using the PowerView App.
Why Use Favorites?
Not sure how you might use Favorites? Here are some popular examples from PowerView users:
- Pets’ View: Set a Favorite for your living room and kitchen shades to open slightly, giving your pets a view while maintaining your privacy.
- Houseplants’ Sun: Position your shades to allow afternoon sun for your houseplants while keeping interiors protected from harsh UV rays.
- Morning Breeze: In the bedroom, set a Favorite to raise the shades enough to crack the window open for fresh air on pleasant mornings.
- Office Light Control: For Top-Down/Bottom-Up shades, lower the middle rail 25% to let in natural light without outdoor distractions.
- Reduced Glare: With Silhouette® or Pirouette® Shadings, create a Favorite with vanes closed 20% to reduce glare while still allowing natural light.
Setting Up Favorites: Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s how to set up your Favorites in three simple steps:
- Access Shade Settings:
- Open the PowerView App and navigate to the “More” tab, then “Shades.”
- Choose the individual tab and select “Shade Settings.”
- Alternatively, access the shade’s settings from the Dashboard or Room by selecting a shade and tapping the gear icon.
- Set Your First Favorite Position:
- Select the first Favorite icon under “Favorites” (single heart icon).
- Move the shade control slider to your desired position and press “Done.”
- Set Your Second Favorite Position:
- Select the second Favorite icon (two hearts).
- Move the shade control slider to another desired position and press “Done.”
For precise adjustments, press on the percentage indicator to set the shade to an exact percentage of openness.
Using Your Favorite Positions
Once your Favorites are set up, you can adjust your shades to these positions in two easy ways:
- PowerView App:
- Select the shade from the room or use the current room feature on the Dashboard.
- Press the heart icon to send the shade to the preferred Favorite position.
- PowerView Remote:
- Select the group number of the shade on the remote.
- Press once to go to the first Favorite, or quickly press twice to go to the second Favorite.
- To operate multiple Favorites together, select “All” or multiple group numbers on the remote.
Ready to Upgrade Your Home’s Comfort and Style?
Enhancing your home with PowerView® Automation accessories is a smart investment in comfort, beauty, and functionality. Ready to experience the ultimate in shade control? Request a design consultation today to explore how PowerView Automation can transform your living space.
