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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In Boston

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are an amazing innovation. With the touch of your mobile device, you can open or close your shades from across the room, the opposite side of your home, or even from across the country! You might even program them to operate according to a schedule, so you don’t have to think about them. But, motorized shades do need a bit of setup before using. Thankfully, you don’t have to be a technical wizard to get your automated shades working. 

Use our simple guide to find how to operate your motorized shades in Boston, and don’t be afraid to ask your installer if you continue to have issues. 

How To Connect Your Smart Devices To Your Motorized Shades

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Top-tier motorized shades, such as the ones offered by Sunburst, often rely on Zigbee to link to your smart devices. This commonly used wireless protocol is dependable, energy-efficient, and used by numerous smart gadgets. It enables your smart devices to communicate with the motors on your shades. 

You also must have an app to control your smart shades. Our shades rely on the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this platform, you are able to operate your shades, inspect the shade motor’s status, and troubleshoot any issues.

Somfy makes motorized shade setup effortless with their app and smart motors, with, three quick steps:

    1. Look for the barcode on the shade’s hem bar or motor. 
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    3. Use your phone to scan the barcode. This will direct you to the app.
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    5. Follow the app’s prompts to pair with your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your Boston Motorized Shades From Your Smartphone

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Using your smart motorized shades is as easy as a few taps of your finger. Pull up the TaHoma app. Locate the shade you want to adjust. Use the up and down arrows to move the shade down or up, and you’re done! You can now enjoy the right amount of light or darkness in your living space.

You can also use the app to program scenes and schedules. Tap Scenes to integrate your shades to an existing smart home scene or create a new one. Select Schedule to program your shades to lower and raise at designated times of day. Then let your shades operate automatically while you continue with your day.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In Boston With A Remote Control 

While numerous people are switching to smart technology to control their window shades, you’ll still come across remote-controlled shades, too. You operate these with a controller that transmits signals to your shade motor. All you need to do is press the buttons to move your shade. 

You may need to pair your remote to your shades before getting started. Your remote control will have directions. Usually, you’ll tap a series of buttons that signal to the shade motor that your remote control is now connected to it. Keep those guidelines accessible in case your controller forgets the connection and needs to be linked again.

Explore Sunburst’s Modern Motorized Shades

The benefits of motorized window shades begins with the specialists at Sunburst Shutters Boston. We’ll tell you everything you need to know about these smart solutions and help you order the right one. Then we skillfully install them and help you connect. All you need to do is contact us at 781-352-2205 or fill out the form on this page to arrange a free in-home consultation.