Motorized Roller Shades in Austin, TX
Motorized roller shades raise and lower with a remote, a wall switch, your phone, or a voice assistant. You can group shades by room and set schedules, so west windows close automatically before the afternoon sun hits.
They're the easiest way to handle tall or hard-to-reach windows, and with no cords they're safer for kids and pets.
From our projects
Motorized roller shades from our recent projects
A short reel of a few motorized roller shade projects we've completed, from a spa-style bathroom and a corner window wall to French doors and a bedroom. Every shade raises and lowers at the touch of a button, so even hard-to-reach windows are easy.
We set up each motorized shade on site and show you how to use the remote, wall switch, or app before we leave.
Video of past jobs by ATX Blinds & Draperies.
How motorized roller shades work
A quiet electric motor sits hidden inside the roller tube. When you press a button, use the app, or ask your voice assistant, the motor raises or lowers the shade to the exact height you want, and every shade in a group can move together.
Power comes from a rechargeable battery, a solar charging panel, a plug-in adapter, or a hardwired connection. Most motors also accept schedules, so you can lower west-facing shades at 3 p.m. and raise bedroom shades at sunrise without touching anything.
Why we recommend them in Central Texas
In Central Texas, the real value of motorization is timing. The afternoon sun does most of its damage while you're at work. Scheduled shades close before rooms heat up and before the light reaches floors and furniture, which a manual shade only does if someone is home to pull it.
Motorized shades are also the easy answer for two-story great rooms, stairwell windows, and walls of glass, which we see constantly in Cedar Park, Leander, Lakeway, and new construction across the area.
Benefits
What you get with custom motorized roller shades from ATX Blinds & Draperies.
Convenience
Control one shade, a room, or the whole house from a remote, wall switch, phone, or voice assistant.
Child and pet safety
No cords or chains at all, so nothing for kids or pets to reach.
Energy savings
Schedules close shades before peak heat, helping your AC keep up during Texas summers.
UV protection
Lowering shades automatically during peak sun reduces fading on floors, furniture, and art.
Hard-to-reach windows
Tall, high, and stairwell windows become as easy as any other window.
Quiet operation
Modern motors are smooth and quiet enough for bedrooms.
Best for
- Tall, high, or hard-to-reach windows
- Large groups of windows
- Smart home setups
- Homes with kids and pets
Options
- Rechargeable battery or hardwired motors
- Remote, wall switch, app, or voice control
- Schedules and scenes
- Any of our roller shade fabrics
- Smart hub for phone app and voice control, at home or away
Good to know
- Motorized shades cost more up front than chain or cordless shades. Many homeowners motorize the hardest-to-reach windows and keep manual shades elsewhere.
- Smart home and voice control usually require a hub. We'll confirm compatibility with your system before you order.
What affects the price
- Size of each window (wider and taller costs more)
- Fabric or material you choose
- Lift system: chain, cordless, or motorized
- Mounting hardware, cassettes, or tracks
- Number of windows (larger orders often price better per window)
- Specialty shapes and hard-to-reach installs
Every quote is free, in writing, and broken down by window. See our cost guide.
Our process
Consultations are available seven days a week.
Free consultation
We come to you with samples and look at every window, how it faces, and how the room is used.
Measure & quote
We measure every window precisely and send a written quote within 24 hours.
Professional install
We install, test, and clean up. Products are covered by manufacturer warranties.
Care & maintenance
A few minutes now and then keeps them looking new.
Charging
Rechargeable motors usually need a charge every 6 to 12 months depending on use. A small charging cable plugs into the motor, or we can add a solar charging panel.
Dusting
Dust the fabric every few weeks with a microfiber cloth or soft vacuum brush.
Let the motor do the work
Don't pull the fabric by hand. If you hear unusual sounds or a shade stops at the wrong height, call us and we'll reset its limits.
Motorized roller shades: common questions
Have another question? Call (512) 751-8408.
Do motorized shades need wiring?
Not always. Rechargeable battery motors need no wiring and usually go months between charges. Hardwired motors are best for new construction or remodels.
Can motorized shades work with Alexa or Google Home?
Many motor systems work with popular voice assistants and smart home platforms through a hub. We'll confirm compatibility during your consultation.
How much do motorized roller shades cost?
Motorized roller shades typically range from about $200 to over $1,000 per shade, depending mostly on size and fabric. Your written quote breaks down every window.
How long do the batteries last?
Most rechargeable motors go 6 months to a year between charges, depending on how often the shade moves.
Are motorized shades noisy?
No. Modern motors are quiet, with a soft hum while the shade moves.
What happens during a power outage?
Battery-powered shades keep working normally because they don't depend on household power.
Can multiple shades move together?
Yes. Shades can be grouped by room or zone and raised or lowered all at once.
How long does installation take?
Usually about 15 to 30 minutes per shade, plus time to program groups, schedules, and remotes.
What warranty comes with motorized shades?
Motorized shades are covered by a manufacturer warranty. Coverage varies by product and brand, so ask us for the details on any product before you order. See our warranty page.
Can I control motorized shades from my phone?
Yes. Add a smart hub and you can raise, lower, group, and schedule everything from an app on your phone, at home or away, and connect to popular voice assistants.
Helpful guides
More detail before you decide.
Are Motorized Shades Worth It? An Honest Look for Austin Homes
Motorized shades cost, benefits and drawbacks for Austin homes: scheduling against afternoon sun, battery life, smart home control, and which windows to motorize first..
How Much Do Custom Blinds and Shades Cost in Austin?
What affects the cost of custom blinds, shades and draperies in Austin: window size, fabric, lift system, motorization and installation.
The Best Window Treatments for West-Facing Windows in Texas
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Tell us a little about your project. We'll call to set a time that works, any day of the week, and bring our mobile showroom to you.
(512) 751-8408Text us: (512) 751-8408info@austintexasblinds.comConsultations available Monday through Sunday.
What happens next
- We call you from (512) 751-8408, usually the same day. Save our number so you know it's us.
- No answer? We'll text you from the same number to find a good time.
- We bring the showroom to you: samples at your windows, and we measure everything.
- Written quote within 24 hours. No obligation, no pressure.