Automation
Mains power automation
A wide range of Weathermaster products can be automated for added convenience, giving you shade, privacy and security at the push of a button. We partner with Somfy and are Somfy experts. The Somfy motors we use are of the highest standard. Indoors, automated blinds give you ease of operation, no chains meaning they’re aesthetically pleasing as well as child friendly.
Outdoors automated Awnings and External Sunscreens with switch or remote control are ideal for hard to reach areas and for people who may have difficulty with manually operating an awning. You can incorporate the products into “Smart Home” and building management systems.
- Countrywoods® Venetian Blinds
- Masterwoods Venetian Blinds
- Aluminium Venetian Blinds
- Pleated Shades
- Whisper® Shades
- Rollershades
- Sunscreens
- Awnings
- External Sunscreens
Mains power automation
Offering the convenience of automated rollershades, without the expensive and invasive installation required from running power cables, Q-motion is the technology for you.
Powered by batteries that last up to five years, the Q-motion system operates rollershades quietly and smoothly. The batteries are concealed within the roller tube. Q-motion can be controlled either by using the remote control or by integrating your Q-motion rollershades with your Apple iOS devices via Q-sync technology. (Please note Q-sync must be purchased separately.)
Q-motion technology is the leading technology in the window covering industry.
- No wires or chains
- Cost effective installation and maintenance – no electrician required
- Quiet operation
- Compatibility with a range of home automation systems
- Control via remote, iPhone or iPad
- Rollershades can also be operated by hand
- Long battery life (up to five years)* on standard alkaline batteries
Easy to set up:
- Download the latest version of the Q-motion software for Apple iOSPlug the Q-sync into the network, and it sends Q-motion commands as a standard transmitter would
- Control up to 450 shades or groups from each Q-sync
- Use names to identify windows, groups or zones
- Setup once on a single device, then the settings load to the other smartphones and tablets automatically
Can’t locate the remote – no worries?
The Q-motion system can be manually controlled by touching the bottom bar.
Raising the blind
For fully-up position: Pull down on bottom bar – approximately 50mm – then release.
Lowering the blind
To lower shade: Pull down on bottom bar more than 50mm and release.
Manual preset
For next position up: Pull down slightly on bottom bar – 10mm to 20mm – then release.