motorization                                Midwest Blind and Shade motorization
Somfy wins!
motorization is a good idea
somfy retrofit
Midwest Bind & Shade can retrofit some blinds & shades with
both battery-operated or hard-wired motors.                            
For details, ask for Chuck   574-271-0770                               
Motorization
Motorization is a good idea when
You want your house to be    safe   energy-saving   frugal   fun!    





  A great gift idea!                      
Yes!   We are
certified by Somfy
somfy remotes
click on the link for pdf instructions

Pleated & Cellular Shades                                     Cordlift Wire Free CT-32RT-12v      

Pleated & Cellular, multi-channel         Cordlift WireFree CT-32RT-12v 4 channel      
                                        
Wall Timer                                                 Cord Lift WireFree CT-32RT-12v Timer

Wal mounted controller                   Cordlift Wire Free CT-32RT-12v Wall Control

Tilt Only for Blinds that do not raise             New Tilt WireFree Programming inst.
Somfy Remote--Radio Wave
Telis RTS Single channel
Tellis RTS 5 Channel
Tellis Modulis 5 Channel with tilt wheel
Decora 1 & 4 Channel Wall Switch
Z-Wave Technology

If you travel a lot or have a
2nd home, you need to have
this technology in your home.

If you are busy you can still
have the greatest energy
efficiency possible.

www.z-wave.com
old somfy remote
Somfy System II Infrared Remote
This is an older remote used for Hunter
Douglas and other companies as well  
Used before August 2006


programming & operating instructions pdf  88kb 2 pages
click here

troubleshooting chart pdf 244 kb 1 page click here
Showrooms
4115 Grape Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545  574-271-0770
7417 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne IN   46825  260-489-7887
Owner, Charles Prichard with his
installers, Scott and Tim are
installing motorized Hunter Douglas
Duettes. The wires for the shades
are hidden under the trim.  
Somfy Wins 2009 Product of the Year
There are many differentways to operate your shades.
There are many ways to operate your motorized shades:

  1. If the motor is hard wired, a light switch could be installed to turn it on & off.  These
    are often used with large shades requiring a stronger motor.
  2. Infra-red is the older method.  It works like your tv remote control.  Point & Click           
    downside: bright sunlight can scatter the beam so it won't work, cannot group                 
    shades which makes it a little more time consuming, cannot connect to a computer,
    timer or sun sensor for automatic operation upside costs less, can have a                 
    zillion shades and they can all be operated independently--you cannot group them
  3. Radio Wave is newer and started off with some rough patches, like shocking the           
    neighbor's dog's collar, raising the garage door, etc. You get the idea. Luckily,               
    those are problems in the past.  Now,  you can quickly operate a group all at once-no
    one at a time.  You can operate the shades with a bright direct sunbeam,  the whole
    house can be wirelessly scheduled to timers, a computer, or a sunlight sensor.  True
    energy efficiency and security cannot be achieved without radio wave!
  4. Hunter Douglas Platinum Technology combines IR & Radio Wave in one so you can
    enjoy the features of both!
  5. Z-Wave!  You and your shades can now communicate with each other and with other  
    appliances in your home over your home computer network.  Imagine telling your
    shades to open from work or vacation.  Imagine your garage door light turning on to tell
    your shades to lower, music start, lights turn on!  We are there!
somfy instruction sheets
As a courtesy, below you will find instructions for remotes & motors.  Please e-mail me if
a link is lost or you need instructions for something not posted & I'll get it done.
Look to Midwest Blind & Shade for your motorization needs.  We'll take care of you!
Blackout roller shades in a
track at the WSBT TV/Radio
Station we installed
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