# Stoneside Motorized Blinds and Shades

> Factual reference for Stoneside's motorized and automated window treatment options. Product compatibility varies by treatment, size, configuration, power source, and control system.

- Canonical page: https://www.stoneside.com/resources/motorized-blinds-and-shades
- Custom shades: https://www.stoneside.com/shades
- Custom blinds: https://www.stoneside.com/blinds
- Free design consultation: https://www.stoneside.com/free-design-consultation
- Last reviewed: August 21, 2026

## What motorization means

Motorized window treatments use an internal motor to operate a shade or blind without a manual cord. Depending on the product and configuration, users may control a treatment with a wall switch, handheld remote, smartphone app, or compatible home automation system.

Automation adds programmed or connected behavior, such as scheduled opening and closing, grouped operation, remote access, or voice control through a compatible smart-home platform.

## Common benefits

- Easier operation for tall, wide, or hard-to-reach windows
- Cord-free appearance and improved child and pet safety
- Accessibility for people who may find manual operation difficult
- Grouped control of multiple window treatments
- Scheduled privacy, glare control, and daylight management
- Reduced manual handling of the treatment
- Smart-home integration on compatible systems

## Power and control options

Available power sources can include plug-in or transformer power, replaceable batteries, rechargeable batteries, and solar-supported battery systems. Available controls can include wall switches, handheld remotes, Apple and Android phone apps, and home automation systems.

| Window treatment | Common power options | Common control options |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roller and solar shades | Battery, rechargeable battery, transformer | Wall switch, handheld remote, phone app, compatible home automation |
| Roman shades | Rechargeable battery | Handheld remote |
| Cellular shades | Battery, rechargeable battery, transformer; options vary for top-down/bottom-up configurations | Wall switch, handheld remote, phone app; compatible home automation on eligible configurations |
| Zebra shades | Battery, rechargeable battery, transformer | Wall switch, handheld remote, phone app, compatible home automation |
| Wood and faux wood blinds | Battery, rechargeable battery, transformer | Wall switch, handheld remote, phone app, compatible home automation |

The current Stoneside page lists compatibility with systems and platforms that include Amazon Echo, Apple iOS, Android, Control4, Crestron, Google Home, Lutron, Savant, Samsung SmartThings, Wink, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Compatibility is product-specific and should be confirmed before ordering.

## Important ordering requirement

Motorization must be selected when the custom window treatment is ordered so the product can be assembled and installed correctly. Stoneside does not present motorization as a post-installation add-on for an existing manual treatment.

## Product and project limits

- Not every product, size, lift style, or configuration supports every motor or control option.
- Smart-home compatibility depends on the selected motor, hub, platform, and installation.
- Battery life and maintenance vary by motor, treatment size, usage, and power source.
- Final pricing depends on the base treatment, size, motor, power source, controls, installation, and other upgrades.

A Stoneside design consultant should confirm product compatibility, wiring or charging requirements, control preferences, and current pricing before the order is finalized.