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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In St. George

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are a fantastic household innovation. With the touch of your mobile device, you can lower or raise your shades from your sofa, any area of your home, or even from out of town! You can even program them to run on a schedule, so you never need to worry about them. But, motorized shades do require a little configuration to get started. Thankfully, you don’t have to be super tech-savvy to get your powered shades moving. 

Use these guidelines to learn how to operate your motorized shades in St. George, and don’t hesitate to call your installer if you continue to have trouble. 

How To Link Your Mobile Device To Your Motorized Shades

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Top-tier motorized shades, such as the ones available from Sunburst, often rely on Zigbee to pair with your smartphone. This widely used wireless protocol is reliable, low-energy, and used by numerous smart gadgets. It lets your smart devices control the motors on your shades. 

You also must have an app to control your smart shades. Our shades rely on the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this interface, you can operate your shades, inspect the shade motor’s status, and troubleshoot any issues.

Somfy makes motorized shade setup uncomplicated with their smart motors and app, with, three straightforward steps:

    1. Look for the barcode on the shade’s motor or hem bar. 
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    3. Scan the barcode with your mobile device. This will take you to the app.
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    5. Follow the app’s prompts to connect to your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your St. George Motorized Shades From Your Phone

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Controlling your smart motorized shades is as simple as a few touches of your finger. Open the TaHoma app. Find the motorized shade you want to operate. Use the directional arrows to move the shade up or down, and you’re done! You now have the perfect amount of natural light or privacy in your living area.

You can also set up scenes and schedules on the app. Tap Scenes to add your shades to a current smart home scene or create a new one. Touch Schedule to configure your shades to close and open at designated times of day. Then let your shades run automatically while you go about your day.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In St. George With A Remote 

Although numerous homeowners are moving to smart technology for their window shades, you still have the option of remote-controlled shades, too. You operate these with a controller that transmits signals to your shade’s motor. All you have to do is hit the buttons to move your shade. 

You may have to pair your remote and shades before getting started. Your remote control will come with a guide. Usually, you’ll press a sequence of buttons that inform the shade motor that your remote control is now connected to it. Keep those directions nearby in the event your controller loses the connection and needs to be paired again.

Learn All About Modern Motorized Shades At Sunburst

The convenience of motorized window shades begins with the experts at Sunburst Shutters St. George. We’ll tell you all you need to know about these innovative products and help you order the ideal option. Then we professionally install them and help you get connected. All you need to do is call us at 435-485-9332 or complete the following form to book a free in-home consultation.