{"id":17,"date":"2018-07-05T19:37:57","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T19:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ritascustomdrapery.com\/blog\/?p=17"},"modified":"2018-08-02T19:40:14","modified_gmt":"2018-08-02T19:40:14","slug":"blackout-curtains-in-dallas-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ritascustomdrapery.com\/blog\/2018\/07\/05\/blackout-curtains-in-dallas-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Blackout Curtains Make the Perfect Addition to Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"comfyThese days, it seems like you can control practically everything in your home with your phone or some other type of remote, whether it\u2019s your thermostat, your lights, or even your coffee maker. But did you know that blackout curtains in Dallas<\/a> also come with cool technology? Let\u2019s talk about some of the ways in which you can take advantage of cool tech to control your curtains.<\/p>\n

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Control Your Window Coverings from Anywhere<\/h2>\n

Alexa, Google Home, and other digital assistants are all convenient for looking up recipes and playing your favorite music, but they can also connect to the motor on your blackout curtains. Therefore, with a simple voice command, you\u2019re able to close or open your curtains on demand.<\/p>\n

Of course, you don\u2019t have to use a digital assistant to control your smart curtains; you can simply use the app that connects directly to your window coverings to open or close them from anywhere. This type of control is ideal for folks who might forget to close their curtains before they leave for work. It\u2019s also incredibly useful if you\u2019re going on vacation; by periodically opening and closing your window coverings, you can give the outside world the impression that someone is still at home.<\/p>\n

Remote Controls Keep You Cozy and Comfortable<\/h2>\n

A more basic option for motorized curtains is the simple remote-controlled variety. With a simple remote, such as what you use for your TV, you can move your window coverings to whatever position you prefer.<\/p>\n

This type of motorized curtain is great for your media room. When you\u2019re ready to settle down and watch a movie with your sweetheart, you won\u2019t have to get off the couch to cover the windows or move the curtains that normally cover your TV.<\/p>\n

Remote-controlled blackout curtains are also perfect for very tall or hard to reach windows, or for anyone who doesn\u2019t want to risk that a drapery cord will get tangled up. All you have to do to open or close your window coverings is touch a button \u2014 no hassle, no mess, and no contorting yourself as you try to stretch over your furniture.<\/p>\n

Position Memory, Sunlight Sensors, and More<\/h2>\n

Some folks don\u2019t want to give much thought to how open or closed their curtains are, which is why some window coverings do the thinking for you. They may come with:<\/p>\n