“Integration” and “experience” are two very important buzzwords for the custom install industry. After all, what we’re offering customers is a more comfortable, luxurious lifestyle thanks to all of the smart technologies that are integrated into their homes.
So why do some shading companies want to limit themselves?
Power Your Way
Not all projects are created equal. A client looking to retrofit shades into an existing smart home will likely not want their walls torn up to run wiring for power. A new build offers more flexibility, so powering the shades is down to integrator or client preference.
Draper At Home is powered by Somfy with options for whatever scenario you’re looking at. Line voltage, low voltage, battery power – we have multiple solutions for each!
How do you Communicate?
Communication type determines how data and commands get from the end user to the shade motors. There are three main types of communication found in Draper at Home window shades.
Wireless: The adoption of Zigbee as a mesh technology has taken the traditional radio frequency approach and built on it by increasing reliability and range. The mesh approach means that each device on the network acts as a wireless receiver and transmitter of data, so that all devices are sharing information with each other.
IP: Be it hardwired through the home network or wirelessly over Wi-Fi, IP communication allows roller shades to be controlled by the homeowner’s existing network to integrate seamlessly with other smart technologies being used in the home. This provides a unified end user experience.
Serial: The reliability and robustness of hardwired serial integration keeps serial communication as a viable option for integrators. They like the solid two-way communication and the ability to precisely control shades motors from a home automation system.
Limitless Integration
Most integrators have their own favorite control systems and partners. That’s understandable. We all have our preferences about how things should work. But restricting your products to a single integration system can limit your options, and your customers’ experience.
That’s why Draper At Home roller shades are powered by Somfy to work with many different technology partners. We want to help you deliver a seamless integration experience to your clients. Here are some examples of our compatibility:
- Apple Homekit
- Google Assistant
- Amazon Alexa
- Josh.ai
- Philips Hue
- Sonos
- Control4®
- Crestron
- Savant
- Elan
- RTI
- URC
- Brilliant
- IFTTT
- Samsung SmartThings
Draper At Home is always listening to our community of integrators and installers so we can keep up with emerging trends and technologies. And whatever new smart home tech is coming down the road, you can rest assured we will be looking for ways to allow our shading systems to work with it!
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