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Electric Blinds are made from the same fabric as our other blinds, but feature a rechargeable motor inside the headrail that allows you to raise and lower your chosen style via the touch of an app. They have automated functionality too, offering further convenience for operating your blinds when you’re in a rush or already out of the home.
What are the Different Types of Electric Blinds?
We have the following styles of Electric Blinds available:
- Roller Blinds – Made from a practical fabric, our Electric Roller Blinds are perfect for kitchen windows with their easy to clean and durable properties
- Twist2Go Roller Blinds – Our Twist2Go Electric Roller Blinds feature a no drill mechanism that installs your blind in as simple as 1, 2, 3 to provide shading and automated light control in an instant
- Roman Blinds – Automation and beauty combined, Electric Roman Blinds gather into neat folds similar to their traditional counterparts and look ever so luxurious
- Day & Night Blinds – Electric Day & Night Blinds are designed with your privacy in mind, with a variety of Zebra Blinds and Double Roller Blinds to explore
![Electric William Morris Pimpernel Sage Roman Blind](https://blog.blinds-2go.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/William-Morris-Pimpernell-Sage-Roman-close-up-1-lores-edited.jpg)
What are The Benefits of Electric Blinds?
- A range of colours and patterns to choose from – Whether you’re pairing your blind with a classic or a contemporary interior scheme, we have a plethora of light and dark shades available. From black and grey to blue and purple colourways alongside floral, geometric and wildlife motifs that bring even more character to your window, there’s an abundance of choice on offer
- Offers convenient light control – Even when you’re out of the home, you can retain your privacy and protect your furniture and flooring from fading by automating the raising and lowering of your blind at set times
- Easily accessible and child safe – Say goodbye to using traditional pull cords to operate your blinds with effortless operation via the simple touch of an app. Wire-free too once charged, they’re the perfect shading solution for homes with any pets or children, and are easily accessible for those with mobility issues
- Set up scenes for each of your rooms – By using our Tuiss SmartView app, decide the precise open or closed position of each blind in the room and have them operate in unison, perfect for bringing in natural sunlight in the early mornings and blocking out streetlamps at night
![Electric Choice Harrow Flint Roller Blind](https://blog.blinds-2go.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/electric-choices-harrow-flint-1024x1024.jpg)
Best Rooms for Electric Blinds
- Kitchens – For your kitchen, we would recommend Electric Roller Blinds due to their durable fabric that will keep your windows protected against any splashes and spillages
- Bedrooms – Any of our Electric Blinds are perfect for bedrooms, helping you protect your privacy and get a great night’s sleep. Plus, with blackout linings available that are perfect for street-facing rooms and thermal linings to help keep your room snug and cosy all year round, they’re incredibly practical
- Living rooms – Electric Roman Blinds bring elegance, sophistication and innovation at your living room window, allowing you to operate them from the comfort of your sofa for privacy and light control
How Much are Electric Blinds?
The price varies based on design, however, with our made to measure, made simple approach, you’ll save on additional fitting costs and we have a stylish selection available for all budgets!
![Electric Choices Bella Heron Silver Roman Blind](https://blog.blinds-2go.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Bella-Heron-Silver-Roller-Bedroom-lores-832x1024.jpg)
How to Measure for Electric Blinds
Measuring for Electric Roller Blinds & Day & Night Blinds
- Inside fitting – Measure your recess in three places for both the width and drop and take the smallest measurements
- Exact fitting – Measure the full width and height of your recess and add at least 70mm at the top and 50mm to each side of your measurements so it covers your recess completely
Measuring for Electric Roman Blinds
- Inside fitting – Measure the width and drop and take the smallest measurements
- Exact fitting – Similar to Roller Blinds, measure the width and height of your recess and add around 70mm to the top and 50mm to each side
When ordering your blinds, you can also benefit from our SureSize measuring guarantee, meaning even if you make a slight mistake with your measurements, we’ll send you another one free of change!
How Do Electric Blinds Work?
These blinds work through a rechargeable battery motor that’s located inside the headrail. If you’re wondering how to adjust Electric Blinds, simply ensure that the motors power switch at the side is set to ‘on’, then through the Tuiss SmartView app, adjust them to raise and lower to your desired height. You can also drag the blind up and down on screen, allowing you to gain further precision on their placement.