Motorized Blinds in Vancouver
Every fabric and style we make is available as a motorized blind or motorized shade — controlled by remote, wall switch, app, voice, or schedule. Book a free in-home consultation and get your custom quote today.
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Motorized Blinds Vancouver
Smart, motorized blinds made for Vancouver homes and condos
Vancouver homes are full of windows that are awkward to reach — downtown condo window walls, tall stairwell glass, transoms above patio doors, and bedroom windows behind furniture. Motorizing them turns a daily chore into a single tap, a voice command, or a schedule you set once and forget.
We're a local Vancouver blinds company with a downtown showroom. Every motorized blind is custom-made in Canada to your exact window sizes, then installed, wired or charged, and paired to your smart home by our own factory-trained crews — usually about two weeks from your free in-home measurement.
Prefer manual for some rooms? You can mix and match in the same order — see our full range of custom blinds in Vancouver and motorize only the windows that need it.
Automated Window Coverings
Automatic blinds, scheduled around your day
Automated blinds do more than open on command. Set a schedule once and they run themselves: sheer shades rise at sunrise for daylight, blackout shades drop at sunset for privacy, and west-facing windows close before the afternoon heat arrives. Schedules can follow clock times or track sunrise and sunset automatically through the year.
Every automatic window covering we install can be grouped into rooms and scenes, so "good morning" opens the whole main floor and "movie" closes the media room. Control comes from a handheld remote, a wall switch, the app, or your voice through Alexa, Google Home, and Apple Home.
People call these motorized shades, electric blinds, remote control blinds, automatic window blinds, automated window blinds, or auto blinds — they're all the same thing we build here: a quiet tubular motor inside the roller tube or headrail, matched to the fabric and window size. Every style we make can be built this way, including automatic roller blinds, zebra day/night shades, cellular honeycomb shades, blackout shades with side channels, Venetian slat tilt, and vertical blinds for patio doors.
Deciding whether automation is worth it on a particular window? Our motorized vs manual blinds comparison shows the cost difference and which windows benefit most.
Why Motorize
One touch, every window
Reach the unreachable
Stairwell, high transom, and behind-the-sofa windows finally become usable — no ladder, no stretching.
Light control on a schedule
Close shades before afternoon glare reaches the room and open them for winter daylight. The effect on heat depends on the fabric, glazing, and window orientation.
Cordless and child-safe
No chains, no cords, nothing hanging beside the window — the safest option for homes with kids and pets.
In Your Home
Smart blinds that feel effortless
We retrofit motorized blinds into existing homes and condos every week, and we install them from the wiring stage up in new builds. Either way you get the same clean finish — no visible hardware, no trailing cables.
Group your blinds by room, set morning and evening scenes, and run the whole house from your phone or a single remote.
- Retrofit or new construction
- Grouped by room, floor, or whole home
- Quiet enough for bedrooms and nurseries
Remotes & Switches
Easy remote control options
Our multi-channel remote controls up to 15 blinds individually or as groups, and it comes with a magnetic wall stand so it always has a home.
Prefer a built-in look? Add hardwired or battery-powered wall switches beside your light switches.
- Single-channel remote for one blind or a synced group
- Multi-channel remote for up to 15 blinds
- Wall switches, hardwired or battery
Voice Control
"Alexa, open the living room blinds"
Our motors connect to Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and Matter, so your blinds join the routines you already use — Good Morning, Movie Night, Away.
Set sunrise and sunset schedules once and your home runs itself, whether you're there or not.
Compatibility
Works with the smart home you already have
Integrations
Smart home compatibility
Alexa
Control blinds by voice through any Echo device. Set schedules and routines in the Alexa app.
Apple HomeKit
Add blinds to the Home app, group them by room, and trigger them from Siri or automations.
Google Home
Voice control with Google Assistant and integration into Google Home routines.
Schedules
Sunrise, sunset, or fixed-time schedules so your home runs itself.
Set Up With Your Assistant
Voice assistant setup guides
Which power option suits your Vancouver windows?
| Power option | Consider it for | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Rechargeable lithium | Existing condos and finished homes without wiring at the window | Confirm the charging connection is reachable; charging frequency depends on use and blind size. |
| Hidden solar-panel charging | Windows where a small panel behind the blind can receive daylight | Check exposure, nearby buildings and winter shade. Solar charging depends on available light; keep a charging plan. |
| Plug-in | Windows near a suitable outlet | Plan the adapter and cable route before choosing the mounting position. |
| Hardwired | New homes and renovations while wiring can still be concealed | Confirm the selected motor's power requirements and wiring plan before walls are finished. |
Power and smart-home control are separate choices. We assess each window and confirm the motor, charging access and installation plan during your free consultation.
Remote control or a full smart-home setup?
Start with how you want to use the blinds. A remote can move one window or a group without adding voice commands. App control, voice assistants and automated scenes need a motor and bridge or hub that work together; a rechargeable or solar-charged motor is not automatically compatible with every smart-home system.
Tell us which Echo, HomePod, Apple TV or other smart-home devices you already use. We confirm compatibility for the proposed motor rather than treating Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit and Matter as interchangeable. For high condo windows, also plan how you will reach the charging connection after installation.
Plan Your Upgrade
Compare controls, budget and local installation
Motorized vs manual blinds
Choose which windows benefit from automation and which can stay manual in the same project.
Custom blinds in Vancouver
Compare the full range of fabrics and blind styles before selecting your motor and controls.
Professional blinds installation
Understand the measurement and fitting process for existing homes and new builds.
Limited warranty and service
Read the coverage, exclusions and service conditions before placing your order.
Styles
Every blind we make, motorized
Motorized roller shades
Sleek and modern, in everything from 1% sheer to full blackout.
Motorized zebra blinds
Day/night dual-sheer bands with full smart-home control.
Motorized cellular shades
Our most energy-efficient shade — even better when scheduled.
Motorized blackout blinds
Side channels and cassette covers for near-total darkness, on a schedule.
Smart curtains
Motorized curtain tracks with sheer and blackout layers on a dual track.
Motorized skylight shades
The only practical way to cover skylights and out-of-reach glass.
Motorized blinds cost in Vancouver
| Window / style | Manual | Motorized (installed) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard bedroom window (36" × 48") | from $199 | from $399 |
| Living room window (60" × 72") | from $279 | from $529 |
| Patio door / wide window (96" × 84") | from $429 | from $749 |
| Skylight or out-of-reach glass | not practical | from $699 |
| Add-ons | — | Remote $79 · Wall switch $99 · Solar panel $129 · Hub $149 |
Installed price ranges for custom motorized blinds in Vancouver, including free measurement and installation. Final pricing depends on fabric, size, and motor type — your written quote comes from the free in-home visit.
Should you choose motorized or manual blinds?
Choose motorized if you have hard-to-reach windows, you want smart-home integration, you want to save energy through scheduling, or you simply want one-touch convenience. Stick with manual if you're on a tight budget and don't need automation — manual blinds cost less up front and still look great.
How It Works
Our 3-step easy process
1. In-home design consultation
We review your windows, power options, and smart-home setup, then quote the whole plan in one visit.
2. Professional installation
Certified installers mount, wire, and commission every motor — then pair it to your app and voice assistant before they leave.
3. Enjoy automation
Schedules, scenes, and one-touch control, backed by a 5-year motor warranty.
What's included with every order
- Free in-home measurement across Metro Vancouver and Kelowna.
- Professional installation by our own crews, not contractors.
- Limited lifetime warranty on hardware and motors.
- Average lead time of 2–3 weeks from order to install.
Get a free, no-obligation quote
Free in-home consultation, laser-accurate measurements, and a final quote within 30 minutes. Already have a quote? We'll match the blinds and beat the price by 10%.
10,000+
Windows covered across BC by our expert team
WHY SMART BLINDS SHOP
Why Vancouver Homeowners Choose Us
Vancouver's #1 Rated Blinds Company
4.9 stars across 100+ Google reviews from real homeowners across Metro Vancouver. We've earned our reputation one window at a time.
Perfect Fit Guarantee
If your blinds don't fit perfectly for any reason, we'll remake and reinstall them at zero cost. We stand behind every single installation.
Best Price Promise
Found a lower price for the same quality product? Show us and we'll beat it by 10%. No hassle, no fine print, no runaround.
Our Own Installation Team, No Subcontractors
Our factory-trained installers do the job right the first time and they're accountable directly to us. No strangers in your home.
Measured and Installed in About 2 Weeks
From your free in-home visit to finished installation in as little as 2 weeks for in-stock fabrics. Fast, professional, no waiting months for your new blinds.
Made in Canada
Every blind is manufactured right here in Canada to your exact window measurements. Supporting local, delivering quality.