The constant pursuit of elevating our living spaces has brought us to the brink of some truly remarkable innovations. Among them is Hunter Douglas' Aura Illuminated Shades—a product that promises not just style but a transformative living experience. Presented by Horizon Window Fashions, this offering is set to redefine our perceptions of home ambiance and comfort.

Introduced to the eager audience at CEDIA Expo 2023, Hunter Douglas announced the Aura Illuminated Shades—a pioneering leap in the realm of home shading products. This isn't merely a shade; it's a holistic three-in-one design spectacle. Comprising a front shade exuding traditional aesthetics, a room-darkening reflective liner, and a trailblazing ambient illumination via programmable LED, Aura promises a living experience tailored to personal preference and the rhythms of nature.

Why Aura is More Than Just a Shade

Natural light doesn't merely light up our spaces; it influences our well-being, sleep patterns, and overall productivity. Yet, harnessing this light comes with its own set of challenges. The harmful UV rays can be detrimental to our interiors, and excessive light might turn comfort into discomfort. Here's where smart shades have made their mark, allowing homeowners to strike a harmonious balance with their internal clocks.

Aura Illuminated Shades transcend the traditional smart shade benefits. They infuse cutting-edge functionality with groundbreaking design. The shades’ built-in LED feature isn’t just a light source; it’s an architectural masterpiece that mimics the essence of natural light by the window. This integration empowers homeowners, offering them the reigns to orchestrate both natural and artificial light, to curate perfect illumination—be it during dawn, dusk, or any moment in between.

Recalling last year’s CEDIA Expo, Scott Stephenson, senior director of product, global motorization at Hunter Douglas, remarked, "Our exclusive preview of Aura Illuminated Shades garnered unparalleled interest. As integrators ardently sought after personalized solutions for lighting design, wellness, and routine, it was evident that Aura was a class apart. This year, with a renewed focus on wellness and control, we're ecstatic to officially unveil Aura and usher in a new epoch of lighting and shading design."

Shining a Light on Aura’s Ingenuity

One might wonder, what makes Aura's illumination stand out? The secret lies in its intricate design. A combination of a parabolic reflector and reflective liner ensures the LED light is evenly dispersed. Simultaneously, a diffuser diligently works to avert any hotspots. The outcome? A serene, uniform glow reminiscent of daylight permeating through a traditional shade.

The shades' tunable white lighting isn't static. It's a dynamic symphony that can be orchestrated to reflect a gentle sunrise, mimic the luminance of midday, provide comforting light on an overcast day, or set a perfect mood for evening entertainment.

What happens when the LED feature is powered off? Aura doesn't falter; it transitions gracefully into a traditional shade, continuing to offer all the coveted benefits homeowners have come to expect from their smart shades.

Integrated, Scalable, and Smart

Aura’s versatility is further accentuated by the PowerView Gen 3 Automation's integration—a system known for its reliable two-way communication. Whether it's a fresh build or a renovation, Aura aligns seamlessly. Post-installation, homeowners can delve into the PowerView App, curating personalized scenes and orchestrating automations to achieve the ambiance of their dreams. Control isn't limited to an app, though. The Aura experience can be tweaked through the PowerView App, Pebble Remote, voice commands, or even leading smart home systems.

Adding a final touch to its elegance, Aura comes available in an array of Hunter Douglas’ most coveted shade styles, be it the Vignette Stacking Roman Shades, Sonnette Cellular Shades, or the Designer Roller Shades. And with a plethora of fabric options to choose from, there’s an Aura for every space, every mood, every homeowner.

Hunter Douglas' Aura Illuminated Shades, presented by Horizon Window Fashions, aren't merely an addition to your home—they are an experience. An experience of light, design, and innovation that promises to elevate your living spaces into realms of unparalleled comfort and ambiance.

Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

Nearly all of the Hunter Douglas window treatments can be automated now with our Powerview Automation. The exclusive Hunter Douglas Powerview® automation system allows people to enjoy the convenience of opening and closing their windows, blinds, or shades with the touch of a button.

Most of the Powerview window treatments are battery-powered, and the battery is hidden behind the headrail for a sleek design, so you don’t have to worry about it being out in the open.

You also have the option to have your Hunter Douglas Powerview® system to be hard-wired, eliminating the need for batteries. However, the motors that control the window treatments are very quiet so there’s no noise to bother you while your blinds or shades are in motion.

Hunter Douglas Powerview Setup

The Hunter Douglas Powerview setup begins with the new Powerview® Hub, which includes technology that lets you use voice commands to control your window treatments. The Powerview Hub connects to a Wi-Fi router to communicate with your window coverings that feature Powerview automation.

Now, with certain devices, you won’t even need to press a button to command your window blinds or shades. Download the Hunter Douglas Powerview setup app to make the process even easier by allowing you to set scenes and timers, which will put an end to turning your window treatments on-and-off by hand.

Hunter Douglas Alexa, Apple Home, Google

The Hunter Douglas Powerview Hub now supports devices such as Amazon Echo and Alexa to control your window treatments vocally. All you have to do is connect the devices, adjust your settings, and you’re ready to go!

This has made the process of opening and closing your Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Shades effortless. Check out a few of the devices that can be integrated with the Powerview hub.

Amazon Alexa Smart Shades

To activate the Powerview hub with Amazon Alexa, go to the Alexa App on your mobile device and select “Menu.” Next, select the Skills and Games tab and search “Powerview Scenes Skill.” Enable the Powerview Scenes Skill and then select “Discover Devices.”

Once connected, you can command your Alexa device by saying “Alexa, turn on…” followed by the Powerview Scene name. For example, if you say “Alexa, turn on Good Morning,” your Powerview hub will activate the scene-setting for that command and open or close your blinds to the desired setting. Take a look at this video that shows exactly how to connect your Amazon Alexa to your Powerview hub.

Hunter Douglas Powerview Apple HomeKit

To use the Apple HomeKit with your Hunter Douglas PowerView® Shades, you’ll need to use your Apple Home app and Siri on any of the following Apple devices:

After you’ve installed your PowerView system, it’s time to enable HomeKit directly from the PowerView app. Once enabled, your PowerView shades can be controlled using Apple Home, and Siri with HomeKit enabled accessories from your Apple device.

Click here to download the how-to guide.

Google Assistant

To operate your Hunter Douglas PowerView blinds with Google Assistant, you’ll need to open either the Google Home or Google Assistant app on your mobile device. Click on “Home Control” in the Assistant tab. Next, choose to add a device by clicking on the plus sign icon and select “Powerview Scenes.”

You’ll be required to enter your PowerView account information to link your Powerview account to your Google account. Activate PowerView Scenes using the Google Assistant by saying action phrases that correspond to your Powerview Scene names.

For example, say, “Hey Google, activate Good Night,” and your Powerview hub will activate and control your window blinds without having to lift a finger.

Click here to download the how-to guide.

Pebble Control

horizon windows powerview smart shades renoIn addition to these devices and apps, we also offer The Pebble remote control. This is our modern answer to the clunky, outdated remote controls of the past. This sleekly designed remote control operates up to six different window treatments, gives you on-demand control, and comes in a variety of different styles.

Other compatible devices and operating systems include:

Compatible Window Treatments

Our PowerView Hub automation is available on the following models.

Quality Smart Shades

Horizon Window Fashions is a proud dealer of Hunter Douglas shades, blinds, and shutters. Our trained window fashion experts are certified in Hunter Douglas products and are specialists in the installation and maintenance of these products.

If you’re looking for new window blinds or shades, or want to try the Powerview automation window treatments by Hunter Douglas, then set up a free consultation! Our free in-home consultations make the process of getting new blinds or shades easy and painless.

 

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