Motorised anthracite day and night blinds partly open in a living room

Motorised & Smart Blinds

Electric Blinds in Stockton & Middlesbrough

Motorised blinds let you raise and lower your blinds at the touch of a button — by remote, wall switch or app. They're convenient and cord-free, and they're often what we'd suggest for large or hard-to-reach windows. We work across Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Yarm, Redcar and the towns around Teesside.

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How motorised blinds work

A motorised blind has a small motor built into the headrail (the bar at the top of the blind) or the roller. Instead of pulling a chain or cord, you use a remote, wall switch or app to raise and lower it. Many blinds can be grouped, so several open or close together at the same time.

Why choose motorised blinds?

  • Convenience: open every blind in a room with one button.
  • Hard-to-reach windows: stairwells, roof windows and tall glazing, where reaching a cord or chain isn't practical.
  • Child safety: there are no looped cords or chains, which is reassuring if you have young children.
  • Accessibility: easier for anyone who finds manual controls difficult.
  • Scheduling: your blinds can open and close on a timer, so you don't have to remember to do it yourself.

Battery or mains?

Battery-powered motors avoid wiring and suit most homes. Mains-powered motors need an electrical supply near the window and suit large or frequently used blinds. If you're not sure which you need, don't worry — we'll recommend the right option for each window.

Smart home control

If you'd like to control your blinds with an app or your voice, the Somfy TaHoma app lets you do that from your phone, and it works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Tell us which systems you already use and we'll talk you through how it all fits together. See smart blinds.

Measuring and fitting

We measure and fit motorised blinds ourselves. They're best tried in person, so come and use them in our showroom or book a free home appointment.

Powered by Somfy

We use Somfy motors and controls on our motorised blinds, so you can choose a remote, wall switch or timer, add sun and wind sensors, or control everything through the Somfy TaHoma app and voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Find out more about Somfy motorisation.

Styles & options

Choosing your motorised blinds

  • Motorised roller

    The most common motorised blind, and a good place to start.

  • Motorised Roman

    The fabric folds evenly every time you raise it.

  • Motorised pleated

    Works well on conservatory roofs and skylights.

  • Motorised vertical

    Tilts and draws large blinds without any effort.

  • Battery powered

    Many systems need no wiring at all.

  • Mains powered

    Wired in, for blinds you use a lot or that are heavy.

Remote control resting beside a motorised bathroom blind

Colours, fabrics & finishes

Materials and finishes

Motorisation is available on many blind styles and fabrics, and you choose from the same fabrics as you would for a manual blind. So you don't need to compromise on the look you want.

Best for

Where motorised blinds work well

  • High windows

    Stairwells, tall glazing and roofs you can't easily reach.

  • Large windows

    Heavy blinds become much easier to operate.

  • Bedrooms

    Close the blinds without getting out of bed.

  • Homes with children

    There are no cords or chains to worry about.

  • Conservatories

    Ideal for roof blinds that are out of reach.

  • Accessibility

    Easier operation for anyone with limited reach or mobility.

Features & options

Options to consider

  • Remote controlOperate one blind on its own or a whole group together.
  • Wall switchA fixed control point, so there's no remote to lose.
  • Timers & schedulesSet blinds to open and close at times that suit you.
  • App controlUse the Somfy TaHoma app to control blinds from your phone.
  • Cord-freeNo looped cords or chains in the room.
  • Battery or mainsWe'll suggest the right one for each window.

Motorised & smart control

Motorisation options

We use Somfy motors and controls, and we'll recommend a set-up that suits your windows and how you'd like to use them. You can choose a remote, wall switch or timer, add sun and wind sensors, use the Somfy TaHoma app, or use voice control with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

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Why Premier

Why choose Premier Blinds

  • Free Home VisitsExpert advice at your home
  • Made to Measurefor a precise fit
  • Professional InstallationBy our experienced team
  • Manual & MotorisedOptions Available
  • Local Showroomin Stockton-on-Tees

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Ideas for motorised blinds at home

  • Anthracite motorised day and night blind partly open
  • Motorised day and night blind with a copper cassette
  • Motorised green roller blinds across a run of classroom windows
  • Motorised day and night blind in a neutral room
  • Navy motorised day and night blind with wand control

Questions & answers

Your questions about motorised blinds

Do motorised blinds need to be wired in?

Not always. Many systems use rechargeable batteries, which means no wiring at all. Mains-powered motors are also available and may suit large or frequently used blinds — we'll suggest which makes sense for each window.

Can motorised blinds work with voice assistants or smart home apps?

Yes. We use Somfy motors, which you can control through the Somfy TaHoma app and with voice control through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant. Let us know what you already use at home and we'll explain how it fits together.

Can my existing blinds be motorised?

It depends on the blind. In many cases a new motorised blind is the better option, but we're happy to take a look and give you honest advice.

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More about motorised blinds

Premier Blinds supplies and fits motorised blinds across Stockton-on-Tees and Teesside, with remote, switch and app control options. Visit our showroom to try them.