Why Motorising External Screens is More Than Just a Luxury

Motorised external screens open and close at the touch of a button, making it convenient and easy to enjoy your outdoor oasis. This smart home technology allows you to stay comfortable and protected from all of the seasons in Australia. The good news is that automated external blinds and screens aren't just a luxury but rather accessible for any home.

Beyond convenience, motorised external blinds and screens provide protection, privacy, and style for your patios, porches, outdoor dining areas, and your house too. Read on to discover why automated shade solutions should be a staple in every Australian home.

Keep Cool in Australian Summers

Motorised blinds and screens take the hassle out of combatting the heat of summer. When the sun rises, you can conveniently lower your Somfy screen with the touch of a button on your remote control or the Connexoon Window RTS app on your phone.

You can also connect your motorised external screens to temperature sensors. When the sensors detect a leap in the outdoor temperature, the screen will automatically lower to block out the sun and maintain a comfortable shade in your outdoor space.

Better yet, when lowered, external screens can help protect your furniture from UV damage, and even protect your entertaining space from unwanted guests like flies and mosquitoes.

Enjoy Your Outdoor Space All Year Long

External screens are a dream when it comes to enjoying everything your home has to offer, no matter the time of year. External screens create a private, enclosed space that still allows you to enjoy the views and the weather. Creating this secluded space is as simple as tapping a button to lower the motorised external screen.

Protect from Adverse Weather

On the topic of year-round enjoyment, we have to talk about what happens to your outdoor space when it rains, snows or the wind picks up. It probably doesn't get much use. Somfy's weather sensors change that.

When you connect your motorised screens to your weather sensors, they automatically adjust to accommodate wind, rain, or snow. This protects the screens when you're not outside and allows you to enjoy your outdoor space no matter the weather.

For example, if the weather sensors detect rain or wind picking up, this will signal to the external screens to tuck away, safe and protected before they can suffer damage. The entire process is automated so you can have total peace of mind.

Create an Extension of Your Home

With the property market booming, you might be looking for ways you can add value to your home. Creating an outdoor room with motorised external screens extends your home’s space, blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living, and with additional living space, the value of your home is increased.

Provide Privacy and Security for Your Home

In addition to your outdoor space, motorised external blinds can also sit on the outside of your house. At night or when you're not home, you can lower the blinds to protect your belongings and your privacy. Whether you want to control the screen by remote, a set schedule, or a sensor, motorised screens offer you the convenience you desire.

Insulate Your Home

Insulating your home all-year round is made easier with external screens when used on the outside of your home’s windows. Positioning them on the exterior of your home helps to block heat or cold before it reaches the window pane, helping to naturally heat or cool and save money on your energy bills.

Experience Luxury Living at the Touch of a Button

Aesthetically pleasing and durable enough to last over the years, Somfy's motorised external blinds and screens are an investment in your comfortability, privacy, and security. Whether you're looking to improve the inside or outside of your home, Somfy has a connected home solution to help.

To learn more about motorised external window furnishings, get in touch with your local Somfy Expert today.