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How To Connect And Operate Motorized Shades In San Antonio

February 18, 2026

Smart motorized window shades are a fantastic household innovation. With the tap of your mobile device, you can lower or raise your shades from your couch, the opposite side of your home, or even from miles away! You may even set them to move according to a schedule, so you don’t have to think about them. However, motorized shades do require a bit of setup before using. Thankfully, you don’t need to be a technical wizard to get your powered shades running. 

Use our simple guide to find how to operate your motorized shades in San Antonio, and feel free to call your installer if you continue to have trouble. 

How To Connect Your Mobile Device To Your Motorized Shades

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Top-tier motorized shades, such as the ones installed by Sunburst, often utilize Zigbee to pair with your smart devices. This widely used wireless communications protocol is reliable, energy-efficient, and used by countless smart tools. It lets your smartphone and other devices control the motors on your shades. 

You also need an app to communicate with your smart shades. Our shades rely on the Somfy TaHoma Pro app. This interface enables you to run your shades, monitor the state of the shade motor, and troubleshoot any problems.

Somfy makes motorized shade setup simple with their app and smart motors, with, three quick steps:

    1. Look for the barcode on the shade’s motor or hem bar. 
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    3. Scan the barcode with your phone. This will direct you to the app.
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    5. Follow the prompts in the app to link to your motorized shades. 
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How To Operate Your San Antonio Motorized Shades From Your Phone

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Using your smart motorized shades is as easy as a few touches of your finger. Open the TaHoma app. Locate the shade you would like to adjust. Press the directional arrows to lower or raise the shade, and you’re done! You can now enjoy the perfect amount of light or privacy in your living space.

You can also set up scenes and schedules on the app. Touch Scenes to add your shades to a current smart home scene or create a new one. Tap Schedule to program your shades to open and close at specified times of day. Then let your shades function automatically as you go about your day.

How To Operate Motorized Shades In San Antonio With A Handheld Remote 

Although numerous people are switching to smart technology to control their window shades, you’ll still come across remote-controlled shades, too. You raise or lower these with a controller that relays signals to your shade motor. The only thing you have to do is hit the buttons to move your shade. 

You may have to sync your remote and shades before starting. Your remote control will include instructions. Typically, you’ll press a series of buttons that indicate to the shade motor that your remote is now communicating with it. Keep those directions accessible if your controller loses the connection and needs to be bridged again.

Learn More About Modern Motorized Shades From Sunburst

The convenience of motorized window shades begins with the experts at Sunburst Shutters San Antonio. We’ll explain everything you should know about these technological wonders and help you choose the best fit. Then we skillfully install them and help you connect. The only thing you need to do is call us at 210-876-0377 or submit the following form to book a free in-home consultation.