Smart blind setup in Honiton
Looking for professional smart blind setup help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Honiton
Smart blinds connected to your phone and voice control. Automated schedules set up, all blinds working together, and you can finally stop getting up to close them manually.
### Wake Up With Daylight, Not An Alarm Clock
You spent good money on **motorized blinds that still need manually controlling** from individual remotes. That's not smart - that's just electric.
Properly set up smart blinds open automatically in the morning, close at sunset, respond to voice commands, and integrate with your whole smart home. That's actually useful.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Automated morning blinds opening is a game-changer for waking up naturally. Much nicer than an alarm blasting you awake.
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### Proper Smart Setup vs Just Motorized
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Controlled from phone anywhere | Still using individual remotes | | Voice control with Alexa/Google | No voice integration | | Automated schedules (sunrise/sunset) | Manual control only | | Grouped by room or function | Each blind separate, tedious |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Connect** | Pair each blind to WiFi and your smart home hub | | **Group** | Organize blinds by room or function | | **Automate** | Set up schedules, scenes, voice commands | | **Test** | Verify everything works reliably |
**📦 You're Left With** - All blinds controlled from phone app - Voice control working ("Alexa, close the blinds") - Automated schedules (open at sunrise, close at sunset, etc) - Scenes and routines set up for common scenarios
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### Pricing Guide
| Number of Blinds | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |------------------|----------------|------------| | 1-2 blinds | 1 hr | **£60** | | 3+ blinds with scenes | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Have motorized blinds but they're not "smart"** - just remotes
✅ **Want automated morning opening** - wake up with daylight
✅ **Voice control with Alexa/Google** - hands-free convenience
✅ **Multiple blinds to coordinate** - all move together
Why Choose Us for Smart blind setup in Honiton?
Blinds controlled from phone anywhere
Voice control with Alexa or Google
Automated schedules (wake up with daylight)
All blinds grouped and working together
What to Expect
### Step 1: Connect Each Blind I pair each motorized blind to your WiFi network and smart home hub (Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, whatever you use). ### Step 2: Group & Organize Create logical groups in your app - "Living room blinds", "Upstairs blinds", "Front of house", etc. Makes controlling multiple blinds easy. ### Step 3: Automate & Program Set up schedules (open at 7am weekdays, 8am weekends), sunset automation, scenes ("Movie mode" closes living room blinds and dims lights), and voice commands.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **Full smart home setup?** If you need help with Alexa, Google Home, smart lights, thermostats as well as blinds, do it all together - I can make everything work as one system. **Battery vs mains powered** - Battery-powered blinds (like IKEA FYRTUR) need recharging every 3-6 months. Mains-powered are more expensive to install but zero maintenance. **Sunlight sensor** - Some systems can close blinds automatically when sun is strong (keeps house cool in summer). Worth setting up if your blinds support it. **Integration tips** - Smart blinds work brilliantly with smart lights for proper "scenes" - "Movie mode" closes blinds AND dims lights in one command. **In older Exeter houses** - Thick stone walls can affect WiFi signal to blinds in far rooms. Might need WiFi extender for reliable control. I'll check signal strength while setting up. **Privacy mode** - I can set up partial-close positions - blinds lower for privacy but leave top gap for light. Useful for front-facing rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions about Smart blind setup in Honiton
What smart blind systems can you set up?
IKEA FYRTUR, Somfy, Lutron, Eve, Yoolax, and most other WiFi or Zigbee motorized blinds. If it connects to Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit, I can get it working for you.
Can you make my blinds open automatically in the morning?
Yes - that's the main point of smart blinds. I'll set up schedules so they open at sunrise (or whatever time you want), close at sunset, or respond to routines. Wake up naturally with daylight instead of an alarm - much nicer.
Will they work with Alexa or Google Home?
Yes - I'll connect them to whatever smart home system you use. 'Alexa, open the bedroom blinds' becomes a thing. Can also group multiple blinds ('open downstairs blinds') or include them in routines.
How long does smart blind setup take?
Depends how many blinds - one or two blinds is about an hour (connecting, testing, setting up schedules). Four or more blinds with scenes and routines is 1.5 hours. I'll give a proper estimate once I know your setup.
Can you control each blind separately or do they all move together?
Both - I set them up individually so you can control each one, but also create groups ('living room blinds', 'upstairs blinds') so you can control multiple at once. Flexible.
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