Imagine not having to get out of bed to shut out the sun when you want to snooze on a Saturday.

Lets take a look at just what they are and the pros and cons of each type so that you can find the perfect power source for your needs.

Rather than being connected to a string, motorized blinds have a tube installed up top that lifts the shade up.

The battery fits above that and connects to a motor for power.

If youre concerned about the look of your motorized blinds, batteries are the most elegant option, as their placement makes them unnoticeable.

Batteries are an especially convenient option for windows that are in hard-to-reach or far away spaces that arent close to an outlet or where a wire wouldnt be advisable (as in a wet area like a bathroom).

Still, theres no doubt that the biggest downside when it comes to powering motorized blinds with batteries is replacing them.

There are a number of different kinds of motors that can operate using different voltages, and of course, they must be able to reach a wall outlet.

This is generally a less expensive option than batteries in terms of how much youll pay in energy costs.

Youll most likely need an electrician if youd like to operate your blinds from a power distribution panel, which centralizes power control and distributes it to multiple blinds throughout your house.

All youll need to go this route is a solar panel system, which youll mount behind the shade facing outwards to catch sunlight.

Youll also want to make sure the windows you choose for solar powered blinds arent covered by awnings, roof overhangs, or trees.

As with hardwired blinds, the DC power adaptor will plug into an outlet.

This means that youll never need to replace it as you would with batteries.

Unlike hardwired blinds, the installation with a DC power adaptor is next to nothing.

Theres no additional wiring: youll just hang your blinds, plug in your power, and then youll be good to go.

The only downside here is that you may find the wires unsightly.

Before you know it, youll be kicking back on the couch and adjusting those blinds to block out the blinding sun.

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