Blog posts in category: Motorized Window Shades

Motorized Shade Control Innovation- Come See Insolroll at CEDIA 2014 in Denver!

Insolroll will be exhibiting again this year at CEDIA 2014 (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association)- come see us in booth #1136! CEDIA Expo is an exciting place to see what’s new in the world of custom electronics, and we’ll be right there in the mix with some exciting new advances in motorized window shades and control. What’s all the buzz about? Exciting, easy, powerful shade control and UltraQuiet Motors! Insolroll will be previewing our…read the full post

Insolroll Quiet Shade Motors : How Quiet is Quiet?

Do quiet motors sound like a luxury to you? It all depends upon your needs, your environment, and your personal preferences. It’s a little tough at first to get your head around just what “quiet” really means… we all have sort of a sliding scale. It turns out, though, that there are actually levels of safe noise exposure suggested by  governmental agencies like NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health). You don’t want to…read the full post

Guest Blog: Mr. Murphy’s Law Visits Motorization Training, by Matt Dugger

Editor’s Note: According to Matt Dugger, our guest blogger today and Insolroll’s Central Regional Sales Manager, something funny happened during last week’s Dealer Training Seminar… Murphy’s law is typically stated as: Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When you are in a training session explaining motorization and programming, everything is suppose to flow effortlessly right…? Wrong!  During training we typically hear “Why does it always work in a training?  When I’m in the field…read the full post

UL Listed Motorized Solar Shade Systems: Meet Codes, Less Hassle!

          If the prospect of meeting local building codes with a motorized shading systems you’re installing in a home or business seems daunting, you’re not alone. Meeting local building codes and passing inspection can be a headache. If you’ve never run into a problem passing inspection, you’re fortunate, but most people aren’t so lucky. Many municipalities require UL Listed systems, and some inspectors will refuse to accept the motorized shades you’re installing.…read the full post

Insolroll Motorized Solar Shades Meet UL Listed Standards

Insolroll’s Motorized Solar Shade Systems have achieved a UL listing designation. The designation “UL Listed” certifies that the final assembled shade product meets rigorous electrical safety standards and the complete system has been approved by the UnderWriters Laboratory. “We are proud to have our shades UL Listed as it distinguishes them from the other motorized solar shade products available in the market”, says Rick Pease, co-owner at Insolroll. “The UL Listing makes it easier for Architects…read the full post

Motorized Roller Shades Switched Through iPad, iPod & iPhone

When Apple created the iPad, little did we know that it would re-invent the home automation graphic user interface options. Often lighting controls and home automation controls have been selected by the look and feel of the touch pads which switch the lights and home controls. Now, Apple jumps into the game with a powerful, value packed option for to switch everything in the home. Many of the home automation and lighting control manufacturers have…read the full post