Lutron, Hunter Douglas, smart home integration — everything you need to decide if motorization is right for your home.
Motorized window coverings have crossed from luxury feature to practical upgrade for a lot of Oklahoma City homeowners — particularly in new construction where smart home systems are increasingly standard. Here's what you actually need to know before deciding whether motorization is right for your home.
The three situations where motorized shades are clearly worth it:
Lutron is the most reliable and respected name in smart shading. Their systems integrate natively with their lighting controls — so if you have or want a Lutron lighting system, shading is a natural extension. RadioRA 3 is ideal for most residential projects. Homeworks QS handles large estates and commercial-level complexity.
Lutron motorized shades work with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. Sikes Interiors is one of the few OKC firms with expertise across Lutron's full shading line, including their drapery track systems.
Hunter Douglas's motorization platform works across their full shade lineup — Silhouette, Pirouette, Duette, Vignette, and more. PowerView is app-controlled, supports scheduled scenes, and integrates with major smart home platforms. If you're building a project primarily around Hunter Douglas shades, PowerView is the natural choice.
The most common motorization mistake is deciding to add it after everything is installed. While retrofitting is possible in some cases, it's more reliable, less expensive, and cleaner-looking to plan for motorization from the beginning. If there's any chance you'll want it eventually, mention it during your consultation — we'll specify products and rough-in wiring accordingly so you're not redoing work later.
We handle the full process — system design, product selection, installation, and programming. One team, one call.
Schedule a ConsultationFor whole-home projects or rooms with hard-to-reach windows, motorized shades are worth the investment. The convenience of scheduled scenes and app control becomes a daily quality-of-life improvement.
Yes. Both Lutron and Hunter Douglas motorized systems integrate natively with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. You can control shades by voice, app, or scheduled automation.
In some cases yes, but it depends on the shade system. It's generally easier and more reliable to plan for motorization from the start. We can assess your existing shades during a consultation.
