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Motorization - Why Motorize?
Now anyone can enjoy the ultimate in elegance and convenience with motorized window coverings. Consider the benefits:

Ease of Operation — Raising, lowering, and tilting of window coverings all at the touch of a button. Motorization provides maintenance free operation and helps increase the natural life of window coverings by eliminating the pulling and tugging usually associated with manual coverings.
Functionality — Precise operation of window coverings for light management, privacy, visibility, and heat gain/loss. Motorization makes operating window coverings easy, allowing the end user to take full advantage of these many functions, including greater energy efficiency and increased sun protection for valuables, furnishings, and carpeting.
Convenience — Whether home or away, window coverings can operate automatically via use of 24-hour timers or sun-activated controls. Window coverings can be programmed to raise or lower, conveniently providing protection from the sun, privacy, entry of natural light, and security by making a home appear occupied.
Control — Individual and group controls, traditional and contemporary wall switches, remote and automatic controls, can be easily interfaced with any centralized home automation system e.g., lighting, security, HVAC, audio/video, and more...
Safety — Motorization offers safety by eliminating the need for dangling cords which can be hazardous to small children.
Quality — We carry products from the world leaders in the motorization of interior and exterior window coverings and shading systems. Most of our motorization products carry a 5-year warranty. Our motorization solutions will enable you, in most cases, to utilize the existing decorative headrail, which will maintain the products original aesthetic appeal... adding value and convenience to your home.

Motorization Basics
Kennady Company offers several different kinds of motorization products, depending on the window treatment that is being motorized and the application. Here are some things to consider while planning your installation.

Types of motors.
Tubular motors are the most common motors used in motorization projects. These are designed to fit inside a headrail or roller tube for all products that move either vertically or as a result of fabric or cords rolling onto a tube, i.e. blinds, roller shades, Romans, awnings, etc.
We sell motors manufactured by Somfy and Elero, both top brands with quality reputations. Tubular motors come in a wide range of sizes to fit the various headrails/roller tubes on the market.

Battery, Low-voltage, or Hard-wire?
Battery powered shades have been been around for a while, but for most applications, we don't recommend them. Battery powered shades require more maintenance than the 'wired' motors. Batteries have to be replaced periodically. Also, in spite of the fact that they are inexpensive to install (no wires), they are not very practical when installed in groups, because of the lack of control options. Additionally, battery-powered shades are only available in smaller sized, lightweight window treatments. Also, battery operated systems are not good in very high windows where battery access would be a problem.
Advantage: Battery systems are a good choice for french doors, where wires would not work and where you can get to the batteries.

Low-voltage motors get their power from a 'plug-in' style transformer, which can be installed in an attic or closet. Low-voltage systems are light-duty in comparison to the hard-wired systems, but generally are more quiet, smaller (to fit into smaller headrails) and potentially less expensive to install. These systems offer a wide range of control options, and can be easily grouped. Ideal for smaller roller shades, mini-blinds, and pleated/cellular shades. Caution: Long wire runs, or unequal length wire runs can cause problems, due to voltage losses at the motor. Low-voltage motors are DC, and the rotation speed changes according to voltage.

Hard-Wired (115V) motors are used on all our outdoor products and on many of the interior products as well. Hard-wired motors have the highest load-lifting capability, and are the motor of choice for 2" blinds, roman shades, woven woods and large roller shades. More control options are available for these motors, and they can be installed in groups with either individual or group switching. Installation is usually more costly due to the wiring. Pre-wiring in new construction is recommended.