Blog posts in category: Videos


Video: How To Program a Wired Motorized Roller Shade

In this video we will walk you through how to program a wired motorized roller shade. This includes AC and DC voltage shades. Transcript The first step for programming an AC or DC motorized shade, is to power up the motor. Connect the motor to power and the shade will jog up and down one time. DC motors will not jog. Some AC motor applications will require an electrician. For accurate programming, power must be…watch video


Video: How To Program a Battery Roller Shade

In this video we will walk you through how to program a Battery roller shade along with some common troubleshooting tips. Transcript The first step for programming a battery motorized shade is waking up the motor. For Embedded battery motors, wake up the motor by briefly pressing the program button on the motor head with a paper clip or pin-like item as shown. The shade will jog up and down three times. To wake up…watch video


Video: How To Replace a Interior Shade Motor

In this video we will walk you through how to replace a motor, idler, or panel-on-tube for an interior roller shade. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to replace the motor, idler, or fabric panel on tube for an interior motorized roller shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. Start by running the existing shade to its upper limit. If the shade has fascia, remove the front cover.…watch video


Video: How To Replace a Patio Shade Motor

In this video we will walk you through how to replace a motor, idler, or a panel-on-tube for a patio shade. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to replace a motor, idler, or panel on tube for an exterior motorized roller shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. Start by running the shade to its upper limit. If the shade has a head box or extruded pocket, remove…watch video


Video: How To Fix the Tension on a Cordless Select Roller Shade

In this video we will show you how to retension or adjust the tension on a cordless select roller shade. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to fix the tension on a cordless select roller shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. For shades with fascia start by removing the fascia. To adjust the tension or fine-tune the speed of your shade, locate the adjustment wheel on the…watch video


Video: How To Change The Lower Limit on Crank-Operated Patio Shade

In this video we will walk you through how to change the lower limit on a crank-operated patio shade. Please note that crank-operated shades do not have an upper limit. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to change or set the lower limit on a crank-operated patio shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. Please note that manual crank shades are designed with a fixed lower limit only…watch video


Video: How To Replace a Fabric Panel

In this video we will walk you through how to replace a fabric panel for a interior or exterior roller shade. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to replace a fabric panel on a roller shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. Start by rolling the shade up to its upper limit. If applicable, remove the chain tension device from the mounting surface. If the shade has fascia,…watch video


Video: How To Replace Cassette Fabric Insert

In this video we will walk you through how to replace the fabric insert on a cassette. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to reattach a fabric insert on a cassette. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. If the fabric insert on a cassette has come off, it can be reattached using the existing double-sided tape. If the tape is no longer tacky, apply additional double-sided tape as…watch video


Video: How To Change Crank Gear Orientation

In this video, we'll walk you through the steps to change the orientation of a manual crank gear on a Patio Shade. Transcript In this video, we will walk you through the steps to change the orientation of the crank gear bracket for a patio shade. Follow along to ensure a smooth, damage-free process. In the event that you need to change the orientation of the manual crank gear, ensure the bracket is uninstalled. Remove…watch video


Video: How To Change Battery in Shade Remote

In this video we will walk you through how to change the battery in your Somfy transmitter. Transcript In this video, we’ll walk you through the steps to replace the battery in your Somfy Transmitter. Follow along to ensure a smooth and damage-free process. For Handheld Transmitters, open the Battery Compartment by flipping your transmitter over then using a small phillips head screw driver, remove the back panel. Remove the Old Battery: Carefully lift the…watch video