Shade Innovations (SI), a popular brand of motorized window coverings and outdoor shading solutions—serving both commercial and residential markets and backed by parent company Screen Innovations—has announced the launch of its new 1000-Watt (1K) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch.
The Texas-based company boasts that its new PoE switch delivers power capacity at just 25% of the cost of comparable products to offer dealers and their clients a high level of value.
“High-power PoE used to come with a high price tag and no ESD protection,” says Ryan Gustafson, founder and president of Shade Innovations. “We changed that. With a built-in quiet power supply, this switch is a robust powerhouse that can power dozens of devices with room to spare—and you’ll still spend less than you would on a low-wattage competitor.”
PoE Switch Produces 4 Times the Power of Comparable Products
Shade Innovations states that its new PoE switch is engineered for demanding environments that include smart buildings, AV automation platforms, surveillance systems, and large-scale commercial installations. Elaborating on the capabilities of its latest product, the company says the 1K PoE switch delivers high-performance power, integrated efficiency, and value. Unlike most PoE switches that rely on bulky external power supplies, Shade Innovations continues, the 1K PoE switch features a silent, cool-running onboard power system that is streamlined and built for performance.
The company notes that PoE-connected shades using this switch integrate seamlessly with automation platforms from companies such as Crestron, Control4, Savant, and others, enabling centralized IP-based control, automation, and remote access.
The 1K switch will be available in mid-September 2025 through authorized Shade Innovations and Screen Innovations dealers. CEDIA Expo/CIX show attendees can see the new product in Denver on Sept. 4-6 at Shade Innovations booth #2533.
Summary of Features
- 1000 Watts of Total Power: Supports high-demand devices like motorized shades, access points, IP cameras, and more across multiple ports.
- High Value Proposition for Users: Shade Innovations says the 1K PoE Switch delivers high-level specs at a fraction of the cost of legacy brands.
- Full Gigabit Performance: Maintains fast, reliable network speeds even under load.
- Plenty of Power: Powers 90 watts per port (up to eight ports) or 30 watts for all 24 ports.
- Plug & Play Setup: Installs in minutes and works seamlessly with standard PoE and PoE+ devices.
- Robust Shade-Safe Design: Features advanced ESD protection to safeguard connected motors and devices.
- Seamless Compatibility: The switch works with the Shade Innovations IP Gateway and all SI motors.
