Total Look Blinds, How Motorised Blinds Work

If you are thinking of getting motorised blinds installed at your place, you have several options to choose from. Learn all about them and more in our handy little guide put together just for you below.

What are Motorised Blinds?

Unlike the traditional manual operated blinds, motorised blinds are automated and can be controlled by a remote control or switch. They are part of ‘smart home technologies’ and offer you greater functionality, comfort and aesthetics. They are increasingly the popular window covering for modern homeowners across the globe.

Types of Motorised Blinds

Let’s take a look at the different types of motorised blinds available for your home, each offering a touch of class and privacy.

Venetian blind covering window with woman using remote control

Li-lon Motors

The Li-Ion blinds which feature state of the art technology and come with the following benefits:

Ultra-quiet operation (say goodbye to the noise of the manual blinds)
Strong brackets for secure hold
Battery level check on the remote
Micro USB charging for the motor
Complete wire-free design
Simple design for easy fitting

Automate E & M Motors

These are wired in motors that offer you several benefits over wire free motors, such as eliminating the need to recharge them and installing motorised blinds more seamlessly in your home. They come in two models.

Automate E Series

This motor gives you the higher lifting capacity of an AC motor for larger blinds with A.R.T (Automate Reactive Technology) integration. You get precise positioning of individual or multiple blinds, ensuring perfect alignment every time. You also get bi-directional communication enabling you to keep track of what position your blinds are in when integrated into smart home applications.

Automate M Series

This is a high performing mechanical limit motor compatible with building automation systems. The M Series motors feature slim white head-units for minimal light gaps and a clean, unobtrusive appearance.

Installation 101

The Automate E & M motors require you to get an electrician to wire them in, so they are more commonly used in new building constructions. Make sure that your blind provider offers you a full installation service that includes custom design and manufacturing of your blinds to suit your specific needs.

Easy and Safe to Operate

Motorised blinds offer you both ease and safety of operation featuring benefits:

Battery powered hand held remote
Wireless wall mounted switch
Home automation (integrated with your smartphone or tablet)
Quiet and discreet (no noise like the old manual blinds)
Energy efficiency
No tripping hazards — wires and cords sticking out

As you can see, motorised blinds are an excellent way to enhance your lifestyle, comfort and privacy, giving you total control of your home or office at the touch of a button. To find out more just contact Total Look Blinds today.

What Our Customers Say

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dantay10

Great service from start to finish. Terry measured up and gave us lots of different options. Brent was prompt and thorough. I absolutely love the colour choice we made and hubby is super excited about the remote controlled blinds. Very happy customers here.

David Lim

Vertical and horizontal blinds completed on time. Reliable and great people to deal. Over the years, I have engaged the services of Total Look Blinds a few times and I have always been pleased with the results. I would do it again in the future with any hesitation. Highly recommended.

Brooke Maber

Really impressed with Total Look Blinds, Terry was great to deal with and very knowledgeable with some great advice when selecting blinds. Great communication from Jo. Since having them installed we have decided on a few tweaks and add ons which they made very easy for us. I recommend you to everyone! Thank you.

Eve O-R

A five star company to deal with, accurate, quick, professional and reasonably priced. Definitely will return. Highly recommended!

Bhavika n Divesh Kumar

We used Total Look Blinds in 2005 for our family home. After 19 years of wear and tear we needed some parts and couple of vertical blinds track needed fixing. Took a drive to Takanini and was greeted by the office lady Jo who was very helpful and was amazed when she pulled out our 19 years old invoice from their record. The team manage to fix the track within a day and got the parts i needed at a fair price. Highly recommend them if you want quality products and a fantastic after sales service. Great company to deal with 😊

Parvaneh Karimi Fishani

We had double roller blinds installed in our new house. The price was much more reasonable compared to other shops, and their service was reasonably fast. The staff were friendly and helpful!

I can't say much about the quality of the material since the blinds haven't been installed for long, but we hope they will be as good as the service we received!

Heidi Reid

Great service and wonderful blinds, thanks
Jo in the office was helpful and available Roger was superb with his installation and communication thanks

Grant McFlinn

From first contact with Sales Consultant Lauren to Jo in the office and installer Carl, the entire process was nothing short of exceptional. As for the blinds themselves, thanks to Lauren's invaluable input, they look amazing and are undoubtedly high quality. Thoroughly recommend and will most definitely use again.

JOSEPHINE TOK

Awesome Terry & friendly office staff. Great products, prices & prompt delivery. This is the 3rd time using them. 15 years on, still have our records intact. Deservingly an Ace Company:)

Peter McLeod

I enquired about a blind repair. Response was quick and friendly and when I took the blind into the factory to get it fixed, it was done immediately, with a smile and finished within 10min. Very impressive and much appreciated

James B

Lovely blinds with professional service.
Sincere thanks to Laren for your helpful advice and Carl for excellent installation…..much appreciated

Niall Robertson

Excellent service quality product from this company who consistently delivers a great personal experience to its customers.
Comes highly recommended. Thank you Team!

Heather

Excellant product. Very efficient service. Pleasure to do business with. Would recommend Total Look Blinds to everyone.

K R

TLB was recommended by a friend in Auckland who had used them twice. I had blinds installed at my new house in Raglan, excellent quality, service and communication. Highly recommended.

Trudi Stevenson

Total Look blinds were an outstanding company to work with. They installed both shutters and blinds in our home at competitive prices and using high quality materials. Timing and installation were faultless. We are thrilled with the service and the result.

Alisha Dodds

This is the second time we have used total look blinds and they are amazing! So simple to get a quote, easy ordering process and arrived much sooner than we thought! The installer was super lovely and I will be getting my blinds through this company again!

Antoinette Cooney

Happy to recommend the service and products provided by Total Look Blinds recently.
Terry did the initial measuring with helpful suggestions. Roger the installer was great and a perfect tradesman to help us ‘oldies’ - no rushing through the job or explanations. Pleased with our vertical and roll up blinds👏

WYNN RIECHELMANN

Absolutely love our TotalBlinds shutters! They have transformed our bedroom. Service from measure up and quote was excellent and communication with the TotalBlinds team was a pleasure! They took half the time than was quoted by another supplier and although they were a bit cheaper, the shutters are very good quality. Plus they are NZ made! Highly recommend!

Katie Duffy

Have used this service for my own home and a rental. Quick efficient professional service. Highly Recommend
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Reema Prasad

Total blinds highly recommended good service excellent job very happy using them from 10yrs .

Nerissa Attewell

Excellent service, quick turnaround the whole team were informative and helpful! We love our blinds so much :)

Lanice McMillan

Thank you for your awesome service and flexibility to get quotes on very short notice. Love the roller blinds

Erin Corkhill

From Terry's measurements, to Brent's installation it couldn't have been a friendlier or smoother process. The shutters are stunning and I get stopped on the street by neighbours who compliment us on them. Total Look Blinds is a decision you won't regret.

Jim Richardson

Total blinds were Totally Professional. Excellent service from measurements to advice given through to the final fitting and the blinds look great! The price was also very reasonable and far better than competitor's. I totally recommended Total Blinds. Thanks! Jim

Melissa Slater

Awesome consultation gave really good ideas and pointers. Quick to manufacture and install. End result is beautiful.

Lia Wongsohardjo

I love my roller blinds from Total Look Blinds, the products are great. They have excellent customer service, the sales, the admin and the installer are amazing. I have bought from them twice for my house in Oteha and now in Orewa where I moved recently. Terry is very expert, kind and helpful, he is a talented salesman.

Kambiz Radman

Could not be happier with my new sun screens and blinds, look awesome. The material seems nice and hopefully durable (I'll update you on that later).
"Terry" is a positive Rep who speaks clearly. He measured well but didn't explain some installation details, which confused me afterward. However, "Carolyn" came to the site and explained everything very well. Roger is a professional installer who did a quick and clean job. Thanks "Jo" for admin updates and following up. 101% recommended.

Stephen Ball

Very happy with result, beautiful appearance. High quality, efficient and effective at a good price.

Peter Glass

Great service from quote to install. Deliver on their promises. Multiple repeat customer. Excellent team to deal with.

Anwar Sadat

Excellent piece of work and commitment from the team to get the blinds delivered and installed on time.

Ant MacLean

Had an old vertical blind that was manufactured by them, that was broken. Excellent cheery and quick repair service and great value too.

Support kiwi jobs stay local. If you buy something NZ made you can get spares.

Tina Smith

Have used Total Look Blinds for a number of years and always outstanding service. Jo had my blind repair turned around in less than 3 hours. Highly recommend them.

Jayne Steele

Loving my new retro fit motorised blinds, thought would not be worth the $$ in spare room, WRONG do it once do it right , motorised other rooms, should have done it in the first place, no cords ease of use , fabulous

Shirley Wensor

Highly recommend Total Look Blinds. Thanks to Carolyn for your extra understanding. Excellent installer also.

Vicki Landon

Cannot fault Caroline and the team from Total Look Blinds. Very professional and accommodating. Friendly people from the measuring, advice on product and installation. We have used them in several houses and will continue to do so. Highly recommend Total Look Blinds.

John Trotman

We had Total Look Blinds install blinds in our House they were very professional and efficient,from when Terry first measured and Quoted until the blinds were installed,would recommend them for all your blinds and curtains you may need,Thanks again for a great service.

Lisa Fong

Could not be happier with my new shutters - big shout out to Total Look Blinds who did a fantastic job with the measure, manufacture and installation! All done in NZ so would highly recommend!

Mark Jeus Buenavista

Great company to deal with. Terry is very knowledgeable. Happy with the outcome of our kitchen windows with shutters. Next project would be shutters in our living room windows. Thanks Total Look Blinds team!

Louise Kennedy

Total Look Blinds were absolutely amazing to deal with. From prompt and clear communication through to an excellent and earlier than expected fit, I could not be happier. Thank you for such a stress free, professional experience. Will recommend your company far and wide!

Sally Clegg

First class service, products and support from Total Look Blinds. We have asked these guys to come three times as we add more blinds to our home. They look so good and work brilliantly. Really pleased!

Vaughan Ludlam

Excellent product, pricing and service from Total Look Blinds – thanks David, Lauren, Carl & the rest of the team.

How Motorised Blinds Work