How Automated Smart Blinds Work

Automated Blind Models

Antiguan Blind

  • Full cassette headbox
  • Up to 6m wide x 6m high (max 18m/2)
  • Slim guides with windproof ziplock technology
  • 100’s of hardware colours & fabric choices
  • Motorised remote / app control operation
  • Sun & wind sensors (optional)
  • Face and side fix guide mounting options
  • Wind resistant upto 31mph (Beaufort 6)
  • From £2,495 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee
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Cayman Blind

  • Full cassette headbox
  • Up to 5m wide x 6m depth (max 18m/2)
  • Slim guides with concealed tensioning system
  • 100’s of hardware colours & fabric choices
  • Motorised remote / app control operation
  • Sun & wind sensors (optional)
  • Face and side fix mounting brackets
  • Wind resistant upto 24mph (Beaufort 5)
  • From £3,495 inc vat, installation & 5 year guarantee
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How our motorised sensor controlled blinds work

Automated blinds have grown significantly in popularity over the past few years as temperatures continue to rise and simply refer to a blind(s) that is not only motorised, fitted with a tubular motor and operated by remote control but also linked into relevant sensors that based on the ambient conditions automatically position the blind for maximum effectiveness.

The most common sensor type configured with our blinds is a dual light/heat and wind sensor. This automatically extends a blind when a set light level is reached (typically 20,000 lux), but also retracts the blind if strong winds pose a danger or if the light level falls below the threshold. Built-in delay times for light and wind levels prevent the blind opening and closing repeatedly in a short space of time.

Smart and automated blinds are particularly important when a property is unoccupied, as they ensure when temperatures rise, the blind automatically extends to prevent excessive solar heat gain, ensuring when you arrive back, the property is at a cool and comfortable temperature.

For additional ‘automatic’ functionality, a smart hub can be plugged into the broadband, which allows the blinds to operate from an app on any smart device including iPhones, with features including scheduling, automatically extending/retracting blinds at pre-determined times of each day and allowing blinds to be operated from anywhere in the country or world. Furthermore, the smart hub allows seamlessly linking in with popular smart home devices such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

Sensors can be included as part of the initial installation or added at a later stage as needed. Other sensors include rain sensors, that automatically retract blinds during wet weather.

All automated blinds from Caribbean Blinds feature the latest technology including motors, controls and sensors from industry leaders Somfy, ensuring a smooth, effortless functioning.

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  • Head Office, Factory & Dream Gardens Showsite
  • Woodhall Business Park
  • Sudbury
  • Suffolk
  • CO10 1WH
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  • Monday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm
    Friday: 9am – 4pm
    Weekends: Closed
    No Appointment Necessary
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Reviews

Thank you for a great service

Our Outdoor Living Pod is now complete and we are very happy with it. The two guys who erected it, were very pleasant and worked hard. They took time showing us the controls and were very patient with my husband’s questions. I think we had the best of your bunch. Thank you for a great service.

Eileen - Hornchurch

You exceeded our expectations!

We are delighted with the external blind. Your team was efficient, friendly and courteous. The blind looks great and has, already, made a huge difference to how we use our south-facing lounge. After a somewhat hesitant start, we have arrived at a really satisfactory outcome. Thank you very much. You exceeded our expectations!

Phil - Worcester

Very efficient and tidy

The install team were lovely again, very efficient and tidy. Thank you and the team so much….one very happy customer ready for the sunny and hot day.

It looks really lovely

Just a short note to thank you very much for my awning.  It looks really lovely and it was great, just came in time for the hot spell.  I must say that the two workmen came and were very good and made a good job of fitting, and clearing up and leaving everything tidy.

Ann - Southampton

Very happy with the quality of the installation

Thank you for a fantastic product and service. I am very happy with the quality of the installation. I also want to commend the installation team – forgot the names now but they were extremely professional and friendly. This is the best ever service I received – from the quote through to the installation.

Really just excellent

Your service team were just so impressive. A refreshing change when in London. On time, completed tasks (service and checks) super efficient,  smiled all the way through…gave me feedback on how to maintain system.  Really just excellent.

Dennis - London

A great professional and friendly service

We just want to say how pleased we are with our Outdoor Living Pod. Your installation team were friendly, focused and work hard in the sub zero temperatures. We are looking forward to spending many years enjoying our new space. Thank you to all the team for a great professional and friendly service throughout.

Jono & Kim

Transformed our swim spa area completely

The outdoor living pod has transformed our swim spa area completely. We are now able to use our swim spa all year round. With the automated louvered roof and blinds, it has provided us with so many options to accommodate the typical British weather.

Wylsie - Hockley

A wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers

We couldn’t be more delighted with our wonderful new Living Pod, we now have an amazing space outside to sit, relax, cook & entertain. It is a wonderful construction which adapts to all weathers and we never have to cancel a barbeque again due to the rain. Caribbean blinds have been superb throughout the whole process and we cannot recommend them highly enough.

Beverley & Andrew - Ipswich