When you think of the benefits of motorized shades, convenience and energy efficiency are at the top of the list. While these benefits alone encourage homeowners to ditch their manual window treatments for motorized solutions, they aren’t the only advantages that motorized window treatments offer.

If you have motorized window treatments in your Palm Harbor, FL home or are considering the switch, make sure you make the most of this smart home solution! Below we explore three more benefits of motorized shades that you probably haven’t thought about.

How long does it take you to walk around your living spaces to open or close every shade or drape in your Belleair home? If you have several windows, taking the time to open every window to invite the bright Florida sun inside may be a large part of your morning routine! Adding motorized shades to your home can significantly lower the amount of time it takes to open and close window treatments. The addition also brings increased energy savings, added safety, and improved style.

If the thought of upgrading every window in your home is particularly daunting, then consider a strategic approach to motorized shading upgrades. Select a few rooms to improve now and allow yourself the flexibility to upgrade later easily.

Read on to learn the basics of motorized shading solutions, plus learn about one of our favorite offerings from QMotion that can help you strategically upgrade your Belleair, FL home’s window treatments.

While Florida isn’t known to be a wintry wonderland, Floridians certainly experience a temperature drop in the months leading to the winter holidays and into the new year. With that temperature drop comes additional heating costs to warm your home to a comfortable level.

By keeping your curtains and blinds open during sunny winter days, you can maintain warmth inside your Tampa home without turning on your HVAC system. Plus, you’re able to keep your stunning beach views visible. Instead of walking throughout your home to manually open each and every window treatment, simply tap a button to operate your motorized blinds and shading system.

Keep reading to learn about QMotion – the longest-lasting battery-operated window treatments available for your Tampa, FL home.

AV Specialists installs QMotion shades in our Tampa, Florida, homes. Their certified shading solutions boast eco-friendly benefits, childproof features, are easily integrated with Control4, and more. But did you know that they also carry nearly unlimited customization options to fit your unique home’s every need and design specification?

Whether you want a particular fabric, opacity level or texture, AV Specialists won’t stop until we find the ideal shading solution that suits you. Keep reading to explore the customization level that you can achieve by working with us.

Smart home technology has experienced a dramatic rise in popularity over the last few years as manufacturers create devices that offer convenient automated features at affordable price points. As more people add smart devices to their homes, there’s a need for control systems that bring all of these separate components together in a streamlined interface that is easy for everyone in the household to use. Enter Control4, an industry leader in smart home automation that delivers a high-performance, comprehensive system that is customized for your family’s unique needs.

In this blog, we look at four must-have devices to help you get the most out of the Control4 system in your Clearwater home. Keep reading to learn which technology is right for your space and your family.

As a business owner in Tampa, Florida, you’re likely no stranger to high cost associated with cooling your office during the year-round tropical heat.

Unfortunately, we can’t make those high temperatures go away.

We can, however, offer a solution that can keep your workplace cool – while simultaneously boosting your office’s efficiency and ambiance.

Motorized shades can be the perfect addition to your Tampa, Florida, business. We explain why in the sections below.

The Amazon Echo really is an amazing device—just plug it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and enjoy having your own voice-controlled assistant! The smart device hit more than 10,000 unique skills in February of this year, so there certainly are plenty of things you can take advantage of.

But get this: late last year, Experian did a survey to find out exactly how people were using Amazon Alexa. The most commonly tried skills were setting a timer (84.9%), playing a song (82.4%), and reading the news (66%). Those are useful skills, but if you want to do more with your Alexa in your St. Petersburg, FL home, then it’s time to explore smart home automation. Keep reading to learn about these creative ways to put voice control to work.

The modern smart home can do so many things. You can control the lights throughout your home, adjust the volume on all televisions simultaneously, and access real-time surveillance footage while you’re halfway around the world, to name a few. So how do motorized shades fit into your Belleair, FL smart home? Keep reading to learn how smart shades can make your life easier and more comfortable.