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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In Destin

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are a fantastic household innovation. With the tap of your phone, you can lower or raise your shades from your couch, the far side of your home, or even from out of town! You might even have them run on a schedule, so you never need to worry about them. But, motorized shades do call for a little configuration before using. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a tech guru to get your motorized shades moving. 

Use our simple guide to learn how to operate your motorized shades in Destin, and feel free to call your installer if you need guidance. 

How To Link Your Smartphone To Your Motorized Shades

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High-quality motorized shades, such as those offered by Sunburst, often rely on Zigbee to connect to your smartphone. This popular wireless communications protocol is reliable, energy-efficient, and used by numerous smart implements. It enables your mobile devices to control the motors on your shades. 

You also must use an app to communicate with your smart shades. Our shades use the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this platform, you can raise or lower your shades, monitor the status of shade motors, and troubleshoot any concerns.

Connecting to your motorized shades is uncomplicated with Somfy’s smart motors and app. Just follow these, three quick steps:

    1. Look for the barcode on the shade’s hem bar or motor. 
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    3. Use your mobile device to scan the barcode. This will take you to the app.
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    5. Follow the app’s prompts to link to your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your Destin Motorized Shades From Your Phone

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Operating your smart motorized shades is as easy as a few finger taps. Pull up the TaHoma app. Select the window shade you wish to control. Tap the directional arrows to move the shade down or up, and you’re all set! You can now enjoy the perfect amount of light or privacy in your living space.

You can also use the app to create scenes and schedules. Tap Scenes to integrate your shades to a current smart home scene or build a new one. Tap Schedule to configure your shades to lower and raise at designated times. Then let your shades function automatically as you move through your day.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In Destin With A Remote 

While countless homeowners are moving to smart technology to control their window shades, you still have the option of remote-controlled shades, too. You lower or raise these with a controller that transmits signals to your shade motor. All you need to do is hit the buttons to operate your shade. 

You may have to pair your remote and shades before getting started. Your remote control will come with instructions. Typically, you’ll push a sequence of buttons that signal to the shade motor that your controller is now communicating with it. Keep those directions accessible in the event your controller loses the connection and has to be linked again.

Learn More About Modern Motorized Shades From Sunburst

The benefits of motorized window shades begins with the specialists at Sunburst Shutters Destin. We’ll explain everything you need to know about these smart solutions and help you order the right one. Then we professionally install them and help you connect. The only thing you have to do is call us at 850-203-0419 or fill out the form on this page to schedule a free in-home consultation.