DIY Smart Blinds Motorization with Engineer Mommy

The Engineer Mommy blogger is always on the lookout for new smart home products. The Clever kit turned out to be just the task she was looking for. She installed the kit quickly and is enjoying the results! 

“I wasn’t sure how time-consuming the installation would be, but I was so pleasantly surprised,” Jennifer wrote about setting up her Clever blinds. The installation for one set of blinds took about half an hour, and now she’s deciding which other blinds throughout her house to upgrade next! 

Jennifer went with her bedroom blinds for the Clever installation. She was really looking forward to starting her day just right by opening the blinds from bed with the touch of a button. By allowing sunlight into the room first thing in the morning, Jennifer feels as though she’s waking up more naturally and in a great mood. She keeps the remote handy so she can close the blinds when a room is getting too warm later in the day, and to ensure privacy as the sun goes down. 

In the fully connected home, Clever motorized blinds can be adjusted through voice commands or set to positions based on a schedule. As part of a smart home routine that includes lighting and other smart devices, blind management is convenient and energy efficient. The Somfy TaHoma® device pairs Somfy motorized solutions with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and other home automation systems for maximum functionality. 

Jennifer advised her readers that the Clever Kit is especially handy for high windows, “Stop dangerously climbing on furniture just to adjust the blinds.” Chances are most homeowners with high windows are not getting the full benefit of that light because adjusting the blinds based on time of day or season is just so inconvenient. With motorized blinds, users can maximize light and energy efficiency by making full use of every window in the home. 

Even though Jennifer is a chemical engineer, she promises that no special skills are needed to install the Clever Tilt Blind Motorization Kit! Somfy has been developing blind motorization for 50 years, so homeowners can rest assured that we’ve thought of everything when it comes to DIY products. 

The Somfy Clever Kit comes with several adaptors to retrofit a range of blind brands and styles. AA battery powered or rechargeable options are available based on user needs. Visit Somfy’s Clever Retrofit page to check compatibility before you buy. Once you’re ready to install, follow the detailed installation guide, or watch our step by step video tutorial. With just a few basic tools, you’ll have motorized blinds installed in any or every room of your house! 

As a DIY product that works with existing blinds, the Somfy Clever Tilt Blind Motorization Kit is an affordable upgrade to achieve the modern luxury of smart home management. 

Ready to try a user friendly smart home upgrade? Find a Somfy Dealer to get started!