Can motorized blinds tilt as well as lift?

Yes. The motor raises and lowers the blind and also tilts the slats, so you can adjust light and privacy without moving the blind.

Which blind materials can be motorized?

We motorize wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds. We'll recommend the right material for each room, for example faux wood or aluminum where humidity is high.

Do motorized blinds need wiring?

Not necessarily. Battery motors need no new wiring; hardwired motors are best planned during renovation or new construction.

Can motorized blinds work with my smart home?

Yes, through supported smart-home platforms. See smart home integration for the platforms and connection options we support.

Do blinds block all light?

Closed slats give strong privacy, but small gaps at the slat ends and route holes let some light through. Pair blinds with drapery where full darkness is needed.

Do you measure and install motorized blinds in New York?

Yes. Every order is custom-made to your measurements, and we provide consultation, measuring and installation throughout New York City. Book a Free Consultation to get started.

Kitchen and dining area with motorized wood blinds

Motorized Systems

Motorized Blinds

Wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds that tilt and lift at the touch of a button, quietly and precisely.

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Overview

Classic blinds, effortless control

Motorized blinds keep everything people love about blinds, the clean slats and the fine-tuned light control, and remove the cords and wands. Tilt the slats for soft daylight, raise them for the view, or close them for privacy from a remote, an app or your voice.

Apollo fits quiet battery or hardwired motors to custom blinds made to your exact measurements, then installs and programs them so every blind in the room moves together.

Motorized white faux wood blinds on a home office window

Benefits

Why motorize your blinds

Precise tilt control

Set the exact slat angle for glare-free light, then recall it with one tap.

Cord-free safety

No dangling cords or wands, safer for children and pets.

Schedules & scenes

Open at sunrise, close at sunset, or group rooms into scenes.

Quiet motors

Smooth, low-noise operation suited to bedrooms and offices.

Typical Applications

Where motorized blinds shine

Living rooms

Adjust light through the day without leaving the sofa.

Hard-to-reach windows

Behind counters, furniture or tall glazing.

Bedrooms

Close slats on a schedule for privacy and rest.

Home offices

Tilt away screen glare on cue.

Motorized Blinds

Custom Motorized Blinds That Lift and Tilt on Command

Motorized blinds do two jobs: they raise and lower like any blind, and they tilt the slats to fine-tune light and privacy without moving the blind at all. A quiet motor in the headrail handles both, so you can angle the slats for soft daylight, close them for privacy or raise the blind fully for the view.

Custom-made to your measurements, with consultation and installation throughout New York City. We fit battery or hardwired motors to wood, faux wood and aluminum blinds, then install and program them so every blind in a room moves together.

Why Motorized Blinds Work

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Two kinds of control
Tilt for light and privacy, raise for the view, from the same remote or app.
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Repeatable slat angles
Save a favorite tilt and return to it with one tap.
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No cords or wands
A cleaner look and safer rooms for children and pets.
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Grouped rooms
Every blind in a room tilts and lifts together for even light.
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Quiet operation
Smooth, low-noise motors suited to bedrooms and offices.

Slats & Motor Options

Slat materials and sizing

Wood: Real hardwood slats with natural grain for a warm, classic look.
Faux wood: Moisture-resistant slats for kitchens, bathrooms and humid rooms.
Aluminum: Slim, modern slats with a crisp profile and lasting durability.
Slat width: Wider slats give a more open view when tilted; narrower slats suit smaller windows and shallow frames. We recommend widths for each window.

Motors and controls

Battery or hardwired: Battery motors need no wiring; hardwired motors suit renovations and new construction.
Remote and wall switch: Lift, lower and tilt one blind or a group.
App and schedules: Set tilt positions and automate them through the day.
Smart home: Voice and automation through supported smart-home platforms.

Privacy & Light Control

Tilting gives blinds a level of control that shades can't match. Slats angled upward send daylight toward the ceiling and keep the view from outside blocked; slats level let in light and the view; slats closed give privacy. Gaps at the slat ends and route holes mean blinds are not fully blackout, so pair them with drapery where darkness is essential.

Daytime
Tilt slats up for glare-free light and privacy from the street.
Evening
Close slats on a schedule as the lights come on inside.

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Where Motorized Blinds Shine

Living rooms
Adjust light through the day without getting up.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Faux wood or aluminum slats that handle humidity.
Bedrooms
Slats that close on a schedule for privacy and rest.
Home offices
Tilt away screen glare at the touch of a button.
Boardrooms and offices
Uniform slat angles across a whole row of windows.

Care & Maintenance

Close the slats and dust with a soft cloth or duster, then tilt the other way and repeat.
Wipe faux wood and aluminum slats with a damp cloth; keep real wood dry.
Charge or replace batteries when the blind slows or the app shows a low battery.
Contact us to reset limits or tilt positions rather than forcing the slats by hand.

Measuring & Installation

Blinds need enough frame depth for the headrail and for the slats to tilt freely, which is especially important for inside mounts. Our team measures each window, checks depth and clearances, and installs and programs every blind, including grouping and tilt presets. Apollo is based in Brooklyn and installs throughout New York City.

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