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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In Dallas

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are a modern marvel. With the touch of your mobile device, you can lower or raise your shades from across the room, in another part of the house, or even from miles away! You can even program them to operate according to a schedule, so you don’t have to worry about them. However, motorized shades do call for a little configuration to get started. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a tech guru to get your motorized shades working. 

Use these guidelines to learn how to operate your motorized shades in Dallas, and don’t be afraid to ask your installer if you need assistance. 

How To Link Your Smartphone To Your Motorized Shades

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Top-tier motorized shades, such as the kind offered by Sunburst, often utilize Zigbee to pair with your smart devices. This widely used wireless standard is dependable, energy-efficient, and used by numerous smart tools. It permits your smart devices to communicate with the motors on your shades. 

You also must have an app to communicate with your smart shades. Our shades utilize the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this interface, you are able to operate your shades, check the state of the shade motor, and troubleshoot any concerns.

Setting up your motorized shades is simple with Somfy’s smart motors and app. Just follow these, three easy steps:

    1. Locate the barcode on the shade’s motor or hem bar. 
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    3. Use your mobile device to scan the barcode. This will take you to the app.
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    5. Follow the prompts in the app to connect to your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your Dallas 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. Select the motorized shade you wish to control. Tap the directional arrows to move the shade up or down, and you’re done! You now have the perfect amount of natural light or darkness in your living space.

You can also utilize the app to program scenes and schedules. Touch Scenes to integrate your shades to an established smart home scene or make a new one. Touch Schedule to configure your shades to raise and lower at certain times of day. Then you can go about your day as your shades function automatically.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In Dallas With A Remote Control 

While numerous homeowners are moving to smart technology to control their window shades, you’ll still come across remote-controlled shades, too. You raise or lower these with a controller that relays signals to the motor in your shades. The only thing you need to do is hit the buttons to move your shade. 

You might need to connect your remote to your shades to get started. Your remote control will include directions. Typically, you’ll press a sequence of buttons that indicate to the shade motor that your remote is now communicating with it. Keep those instructions nearby if your controller loses the connection and needs to be linked again.

Learn More About Modern Motorized Shades From Sunburst

The benefits of motorized window shades starts with the specialists at Sunburst Shutters Dallas. We’ll explain everything you need to know about these smart solutions and help you order the right one. Then we take care of the expert installation and setup. The only thing you need to do is call us at 214-301-5066 or complete the following form to arrange a free in-home consultation.