Roof window blinds or blinds for roof lanterns are notoriously difficult to open and close. With electric blinds for skylights, your remote control does the job for you.
Remote control your skylight window blinds with the electric blind solutions from Somfy. Skylight windows, like roof lantern windows, light up the room but on sunny days the light intensity can be too much.
These hard-to-reach window blinds are easy to open and close with the remote-controlled blinds powered by Somfy. Our battery powered electric blinds are made to open and close hard-to-reach blinds for roof lantern windows, Velux window or skylight windows.
For all types of roof windows the easiest blind to fit is an electric pleated blind. The blind material is light weight and guided by strings that are attached to the top and bottom of the window frame. This way the blind can be installed in a horizontal frame covering the roof lantern window.
You can choose for top-down pleated blinds or bottom-up/top-down pleated blinds. Electric pleated blinds for roof lanterns are available in transparent, dim-out or blackout fabrics.
Single pleated blinds for roof windows
A typical pleated blind for skylight windows can be described as a harmonica blind that folds up in a tight package. The blind material is light weight and stands out for its functionality and versatility. The blind is available in many different fabrics and colors.
Double pleated blinds for roof windows
These pleated blinds have the shape of honeycombs but function the same as regular pleated blinds. The honeycomb structure has an additional benefit as it works as heat isolation to help keep the warm air in on colder days.
Many Velux windows and roof lantern windows are installed in hard-to-reach places. With electric blinds you can conrol of automate opening and closing of your blinds with ease. By adding a sun or temperature sensor to your electric Velux window blinds they will open and close by themselves. In this way you can also control the light coming into those hard-to-reach skylight windows.
Battery powered
The battery powered electric blinds for skylights are easy to install. The battery can easily be tucked away and opening and closing the Velux window blind is done with the Somfy remote control. A made-to-measure pleated blind will fit neatly in your roof lantern window frame. The Somfy motor is invisibly integrated into the blind system.
Solar charging
Most battery powered Somfy motor for skylight window blinds can be charged with a solar panel. This way you use the sun while you protect your home from its rays.
Smart Home
When the electric blinds for your Velux or roof lantern window is added to your Somfy TaHoma smart home system you can make additional scenes. Use a timer or the agenda function to open or close your roof window blinds automatically.
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