Motorized Shades
Automated Shading for Large Windows and Glass Walls
Large windows and glass walls are where automated shading pays off most, and where it most needs planning. The main
October 21, 2026
Large windows and glass walls are where automated shading pays off most, and where it most needs planning. The main
To choose the right automated screens for an outdoor space, start with what you want the screen to stop: sun
Yes, Lutron shades can follow the sun. On Lutron RadioRA 3 and HomeWorks QSX systems, a feature called Natural Light
The best outdoor screens for keeping insects off a porch or patio use the right mesh for the bugs around
Motorized shades need very little upkeep. Dust the fabric every month or two with a feather duster or a vacuum
Adam Zell, founder of Boston Automations, developed his passion for the Smart Home industry over 15 years while working in Silicon Valley and through his side business of installing gadgets in homes. In 2018, he partnered with a Massachusetts hardware manufacturer, leading Boston Automations to become a leading technology organization in New England and overseeing the region's largest smart home community.
