Navigating New Safety Regulations Presents Opportunities

Have you been considering a new set of window treatments for your Salt Lake City home? If so, it's important to be aware of the safety benefits that make automated shades an increasingly prudent choice. Furthermore, there are other advantages to motorized shades, including easy management, energy efficiency, and home security. Let's explore why automated shades are becoming not just a convenient option but a practical necessity in Utah. 

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A Game-Changer

According to CPSC data, on average, about nine children under 5 years of age die every year from strangling in window blinds, shades, draperies, and other window coverings. This danger is especially present for homes with children 8 years old and younger. So, what's the natural answer for many shade types? You guessed it—going motorized. Without the need for manual operation, motorized shades don’t require cords. This solution protects young family members, as well as pets, removing the threat and ensuring peace of mind. 

The Perks of Automated Shades

Additionally, automated shades offer a plethora of other benefits:

Convenience: With a tap on your smartphone or a voice command, you can control all the shades in your home. No more fumbling with cords!

Smart Home Automation: Automated shades can be integrated into your existing smart home ecosystem, allowing for seamless operation with other smart features like lighting and climate control. You can create and save your preferred automation scenes, so a single button tap lowers the shades, turns on the lights, and raises the thermostat. 

Energy Efficiency: Program your shades to open or close based on the time of day or temperature, optimizing your home's energy usage.

Security: Set your shades to raise and lower automatically when you're not home, adding an extra layer of security. This solution simulates occupancy and deters burglars. 

You Know What Else May Be Coming?

California has already set a precedent with laws requiring energy-efficient lighting controls like occupancy sensors and dimmers in new constructions. While there's no guarantee that similar regulations will come to Utah, it's still a fantastic idea to consider lighting control for efficiency, convenience, and more precise management of your home's lighting.

Moreover, the solutions for energy-efficient lighting controls also come with many other benefits. For example, Lutron lighting control seamlessly manages lighting and automated shades to keep your house comfortable and energy efficient with incredible convenience. 

Even without regulations, an upgrade to automated shades is a logical move. Contact us at Show & Tell AV to discover how we can bring these modern conveniences to your home. We look forward to working with you!