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The most affordable & user-friendly motorized blinds, shades & motorized hardware available.

Motivia® Motorization is the perfect solution for wide or tall windows, hard to reach windows or for controlling multiple treatments in one room at once (remote required). Plus it eliminates lift cords, for a clean look and to ensure the safest treatments possible for homes with kids or pets.

WIDE WINDOWS

HIGH WINDOWS

HARD TO REACH WINDOWS

MULTIPLE WINDOWS NO LIFT CORDS – SAFEST FOR KIDS & PETS

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SHADESIndividual shades are outfitted with our rechargeable battery-powered motors, contained within the headrail. (Pleated Shades are available with a battery pack or a plug-in DC power supply.) Plug your shades in periodically to charge them, just like your cell phone. The wand control operates a single shade, the remote control operates a single shade or multiple shades in the same room.

REMOTEThe Motivia® Remote control is a small wireless control that operates your motorized shade. It has an easy-to-use interface that can control individual or multiple shades in a single room. It’s available in black or white.

WANDThe Motivia® Wand is a narrow wand with a pendant that attaches to your shade. The pendant allows you to control the height of your shade with easy-to-use buttons for up/down operation. Available on most shades.

POWER SOURCEWith the exception of Pleated Shades, the Motivia® motor runs via a rechargeable battery, much like your cell phone. The charging cord is 13 feet long, and you’ll need a wall outlet close enough to the windows to plug in the charger.

Battery-powered Pleated Shades have a round, slim external pack. The pack can be mounted, using the included clips, to the window casing, the wall or behind the headrail (if space permits). For very tall windows, consider mounting the battery pack on the side of your window for easier access. There is a DC* (plug-in) power option available.

* Available with In-home Design Service only

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BLINDSIndividual blinds are outfitted with battery-powered motors. The motor, operated by a remote, tilts your Wood and Durawood Blinds open and closed – also available is a motor upgrade with tilt & lift for Wood Blinds only. The remote can operate individual or multiple blinds in a single room and is easy to program and use. Remotes are required for tilt and the tilt & lift upgrade – there is no wand option available. Remote available in white only.

TILT REMOTE(for Durawood & Wood Blinds)

The Motivia® tilt remote control is a small wireless control that tilts your blinds open or closed.

TILT & LIFT REMOTE(for Wood Blinds only)

The Motivia® tilt & lift remote control is a small wireless control that tilts your blinds open or closed, plus it lifts your blinds.

POWER SOURCEEach motorized blind requires a power source – either battery power or DC (plug-in) power*. When choosing your power source, consider how often you’ll be operating your blinds. Batteries are a fine solution for everyday use, but will require periodic replacements. DC power lets you operate blinds every day without any replacements whatsoever.

* Available with In-home Design Service only

Battery Pack

DC Power

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Drapery HardwareDrapery rod sets are outfitted with a motor powered by a DC (plug-in) power. The motors are operated with a single remote that can open and close individual or multiple (up to 30 single or 15 double) rod sets in a single room. The remote is easy to program and use. Available in white only.

REMOTEThe Motivia® Remote control is a small wireless control that operates your motorized drapery hardware allowing you to open and close drapery with the touch of a button.

POWER SOURCEThe Motivia® motor for drapery hardware rod sets runs via DC (plug-in) power. The DC power cord is 10 feet long. It is necessary to have an electrical outlet close enough to the windows to plug in the DC power cord.

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FAQs – GENERAL Are the remotes for shades, blinds and drapery hardware the same?No. The remotes look and operate differently.

How many remotes do I need?We suggest you order one remote per room of motorized treatments. A single remote can control individual or multiple blinds or shades, or multiple groups of blinds or shades.

My room is large. How strong is the Motivia® Remote control? SHADES: Motivia® Remote controls are effective up to 230 feet from the shade they are operating. BLINDS: Motivia® Remote controls are effective up to 65 feet from the blind they are operating.HARDWARE: Motivia® Remote controls are effective up to 100 feet with obstuctions or 650 feet without.

Will I damage my motorized treatment if I try to operate it manually?SHADES: Yes. Do not operate your shade manually. BLINDS: Do not tilt open your blinds manually. Please note, raising or lowering your blinds requires manual operation using lift cords or cordless control. HARDWARE: No, gently pull on the drapery and it will operate without remote.

If your shade, blind or drapery hardware is not functioning properly, please contact us at 800-248-8888 so we can help you troubleshoot the problem.

Will Wi-Fi interfere with the operation of my Motivia® treatments?No. Wi-Fi and other wireless devices should not interfere with your Motivia® shades, blinds or drapery hardware. While other motorized shade brands have experienced interference issues, ours have not.

FAQs - SHADES What is the Motivia® Wand? How does it work?The Motivia® Wand is a narrow wand with a pendant that attaches to your shade. The pendant allows you to control the height of your shade with easy-to-use buttons for up/down operation.

What is the Motivia® Remote control? How does it work?The Motivia® Remote control is a small wireless control that operates your motorized shade. It can control up to five shades, or five groups of shades, in a single room and has an easy-to-use interface.

How many shades can I operate with my Motivia® Remote control?Motivia® Remote controls can operate up to five shades or groups of shades, plus it has an option to operate all shades simultaneously.

Can I program my shades to open to a particular height?Yes. You can tailor your Motivia® shades to open (or close) to your desired height. Each shade comes with pre-programmed height limits, which you can reset using your Motivia® remote control or wand. Please download and review the motorization guide for the type of shade you purchased at smithandnoble.com/installing.

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I have two identical shades next to each other. Will they move at the same speed?Because each shade motor functions independently, it’s possible that they may operate at slightly different speeds. Their speed will depend on many factors, including friction forces, battery type and charge strength.

FAQs – BLINDS How does tilt motorization work?The motor, which is operated by a remote control, rotates the blind slats open or closed.

How does tilt & lift motorization work?The motor, which is operated by a remote control, lifts the blind and rotates the blind slats open or closed.

How many blinds can I operate with my Motivia® Tilt Remote control?Motivia® Tilt Remote controls can operate up to fifteen blinds or groups of blinds, plus it has an option to operate all blinds simultaneously.

How many blinds can I operate with my Motivia® Tilt & Lift Remote control?Motivia® Tilt & Lift Remote controls can operate up to fifteen blinds or groups of blinds, plus it has an option to operate all blinds simultaneously.

Can I control groups of blinds with a single remote?Yes. You can use the multi-channel remote control to operate individual blinds or a group of blinds. You can program each button on this remote to correspond to a single blind, or to a select group of blinds that you wish to control simultaneously.

I have two identical blinds next to each other. Will they tilt open or closed or lift at the same speed?Because each blind motor functions independently, it’s possible that they may operate at slightly different speeds. Their speed will depend on many factors, including friction forces, battery type and charge strength.

How do I raise my motorized blind?Motorized Durawood Blinds are available with Cordless* Lift or a Standard Cord Lift option. Motorized Wood Blinds are available with motorized lift, cordless or standard control. *To raise Cordless Wood Blinds, push upward on the bottom rail to raise the blinds. For blinds with Standard Cord Lift, pull on the cord. For Cordless Durawood Blinds, press the button in the bottom rail and push up to raise the blind.

FAQs – DRAPERY HARDWAREWhat is the Motivia® Remote control? How does it work?The Motivia® Remote control is a small wireless control that operates your motorized shade. It can control up to 15 double rod sets or 30 single rod sets and features an easy-to-use interface. It’s available on Wrought Iron Grand and Studio Hardware Collections.

How strong is the Motivia® Remote control? Can I use it from great distances?Motivia® remote controls are effective up to 100 feet indoors with walls and obstructions or 650 feet outdoors with no obstructions.

How many Drapery rod sets can I operate with my Motivia® Remote control?Motivia® Remote controls can operate up to 15 double rod sets, 30 single rod sets. There’s an option to operate treatments that you wish to control simultaneously.

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Can I control groups of drapery hardware rod sets with a single remote?Yes. You can use the multi-channel remote control to operate individual rod sets or a group of rod sets. You can program each button on the remote to correspond to a single rod set, or to select a group of rod sets that you wish to control simultaneously.

I have two identical draperies next to each other. Will they move at the same speed?Because each drapery hardware motor functions independently, it’s possible that they may operate at slightly different speeds. Their speed will depend on many factors, including friction forces, battery type, charge strength and drapery weight.

Will I damage my motorized shade if I try to operate it manually?No, gently pull on the drapery and it will operate without remote.

FAQs - POWER What is the power source for my product?FOR BLINDS, PLEATED SHADES AND OTHER SHADES PURCHASED PRIOR TO 8/16/17: Your treatments are powered by a battery pack, unless you upgraded to DC power (available from In-Home Design only).

FOR SHADES PURCHASED AFTER 8/16/17: Your treatments are powered by a rechargeable motor. FOR DRAPERY: Your treatments are powered by a 10 foot DC power cord only.

How do I know when it’s time to charge my treatment, or replace the batteries?Your treatments will begin moving at half speed, or beep when operated. This is your indication that it’s time to charge your shade or change batteries.

What kind of batteries does my Motivia® Remote or Tilt Remote require?Our remote controls require one 3V battery (Shades: CR2450, Blinds & Drapery Hardware: CR2430).

Where is the charge port for my shade?

REMOTE: If your shade operates with a remote, the charge port will be located on the headrail.

WAND: If your shade operates with a wand, the charge port is on the side of the wand.

How long is the cord for the charger?The charger cord is 13 feet long.

How many charger cords do I need?We recommend one charger cord for every three treatments in a room.

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How long does it take to recharge my treatment?If your treatment’s battery is completely drained, it takes about 5 hours to charge completely.

I have a Motivia® shade powered by an external battery pack. Can I switch to the rechargeable battery? APPLIES TO SHADES ORDERED PRIOR TO 8/16/2017: You may purchase an external rechargeable battery to replace the existing external battery pack. Simply plug it in to recharge. You can easily make this change yourself. Not available with Pleated Shades. For availability and pricing, please call us at 800-248-8888.

What kind of batteries does the battery pack require? Can I use rechargeable batteries?APPLIES TO BLINDS, PLEATED SHADES AND SHADES ORDERED PRIOR TO 8/16/2017: The battery pack requires eight AA alkaline batteries. We do not recommend using rechargeable batteries in the battery pack. Rechargeable batteries have a high self-discharge current and therefore don’t hold a charge for very long. Most rechargeable batteries will be drained within a few months.

How often will I need to replace the batteries in the battery pack?APPLIES TO BLINDS, PLEATED SHADES AND SHADES ORDERED PRIOR TO 8/16/2017: Battery life is dependent on the size and type of treatment you’ve chosen, as well as how often it is operated every day.

Can I switch a battery-powered treatment to a DC-powered treatment?APPLIES TO BLINDS, PLEATED SHADES AND SHADES ORDERED PRIOR TO 8/16/2017: Yes. Simply unplug the battery pack and replace with the DC charger. The charger must be connected to a power outlet nearby. Call us at 800-248-8888 for more information.

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