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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In Denver

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are a modern marvel. With the tap of your phone, you can open or close your shades from your sofa, the far side of the house, or even from miles away! You might even set them to operate on a schedule, so you never need to think about them. However, motorized shades do need a bit of setup to get started. Thankfully, you don’t have to be super tech-savvy to get your powered shades running. 

Use our simple guide to discover how to operate your motorized shades in Denver, and don’t be afraid to call your installer if you continue to have trouble connecting. 

How To Link Your Smartphone To Your Motorized Shades

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Premium motorized shades, such as those available from Sunburst, often utilize Zigbee to pair with your smartphone. This commonly used wireless communications protocol is reliable, power-saving, and used by countless smart tools. It permits your mobile devices to communicate with the motors on your shades. 

You also must use an app to control your smart shades. Our shades rely on the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. With this platform, you are able to operate your shades, check the status of shade motors, and troubleshoot any concerns.

Somfy makes motorized shade setup effortless with their app and smart motors, with, three straightforward steps:

    1. Find the barcode on the shade’s motor or hem bar. 
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    3. Use your smartphone to scan the barcode. This will take you to the app.
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    5. Follow the app’s directions to link to your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your Denver Motorized Shades From Your Smartphone

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Operating your smart motorized shades is as simple as a few taps of your finger. Launch the TaHoma app. Select the shade you would like to control. Press the up and down arrows to move the shade down or up, and that’s it! You now have the right amount of light or privacy in your living space.

You can also utilize the app to program schedules and scenes. Touch Scenes to add your shades to a current smart home scene or create a new one. Select Schedule to configure your shades to lower and raise at specified times. Then let your shades operate automatically as you move through your day.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In Denver With A Remote 

Though numerous people are switching to smart technology to operate their window shades, you’ll still find remote-controlled shades, too. You raise or lower these with a handheld remote that transmits signals to your shade’s motor. All you have to do is push the buttons to move your shade down or up. 

You might have to sync your remote to your shades before getting started. Your remote control will come with a guide. Generally, you’ll press a sequence of buttons that inform the shade motor that your controller is now paired with it. Keep those directions handy if your controller forgets the connection and must be paired again.

Turn To Sunburst For Modern Motorized Shades

The convenience of motorized window shades begins with the specialists at Sunburst Shutters Denver. We’ll explain everything you should know about these innovative products and help you choose the ideal option. Then we take care of the expert installation and setup. All you need to do is call us at 720-538-0182 or complete the form below to schedule a free in-home consultation.