Smart home integration and wiring

For new builds and major renovations, it’s important to plan blind automation early so the correct wiring and power are in place.
We collaborate with your electrician, builder and automation specialist to ensure motors, power feeds and control cables are positioned correctly and ready when blinds are installed.

Depending on your project, we can specify:

• Hardwired motors for long‑term reliability and integration with building management or smart home systems.

• Rechargeable battery motors where wiring is difficult or disruptive.

• Integration‑ready solutions that your home automation professional can connect to your chosen platform.

If you’re working with a home automation company, we’re happy to coordinate directly so your blinds, lighting and AV all work together.

Automation options and features

Every home is different, so we tailor blind automation to the way you like to live.

You can choose features such as:

• One‑touch control of multiple blinds in a room.

• Custom “scenes” for morning, movie nights or bedtime.

• Timers that open blinds at sunrise and close them at dusk.

• Sun and temperature sensors to help manage heat gain and glare.

• Holiday mode to make your home look lived‑in while you’re away.

We’ll talk you through the options in plain language and demonstrate how everything works at handover so you feel confident using your new system.

Blind styles suitable for automation

Many of our most popular blind styles can be motorised.
Our team will advise which products are suitable based on size, weight, mounting position and your chosen fabric.​

Common automated options include:

• Roller blinds – perfect for large openings, living areas and bedrooms.

• Roman blinds – combining soft fabric folds with streamlined motorisation.

• Recessed blinds – disappearing into ceiling or pelmet cavities when not in use.​

• Dual systems – sunscreen and blockout blinds on one window for day and night control.​

Where appropriate, we can also coordinate motorised curtains or tracks so your entire window treatment package works together.

Benefits of motorised & smart blinds

Automated blinds offer more than just convenience—they enhance comfort, safety and energy performance.

Key benefits:

• Effortless control for hard‑to‑reach windows.

• Enhanced child safety with cordless operation.

• Improved privacy and security when you’re away from home.

• Better heat and glare management for comfort all year round.

• A clean, contemporary aesthetic with minimal visible hardware.

Motorised blinds are an excellent investment for busy households, design‑conscious renovations and future‑proof new builds.

The Redgraves blind automation difference

With decades of experience in blinds and a strong focus on fabric, detailing and installation, we offer end‑to‑end support for automated and smart blinds in Auckland.

You’ll enjoy:

• Personalised in‑home or showroom consultations with experienced window furnishing design specialists.

• Clear advice on manual vs motorised options so you only automate where it adds real value.

• Coordination with your electrician, builder and automation provider on wiring and integration.

• Made‑to‑measure blinds, professionally installed for quiet, reliable operation.

• Guidance on using your new controls, plus local aftercare and product warranties.

Whether you’re automating a single feature window or an entire home, we’ll ensure your blinds look as good as they perform.

Blind automation inspiration

Explore automated blinds in real Kiwi homes—ranging from coastal villas and city apartments to architect‑designed new builds.
Ask us to show examples of motorised rollers, Romans and recessed blinds that are similar to your project during your consultation.