NEW: Native Integration with Hunter Douglas PowerView 3

Loxone users can now seamlessly control Hunter Douglas blinds and window treatments directly through the Loxone system without the need for third-party plugins or complicated workarounds. This native integration opens a world of possibilities for smart home and building automation, allowing users to fully automate their powered window coverings alongside their existing Loxone-controlled lighting, HVAC, and security systems. 

The Importance of Intelligent Control for Powered Blinds and Window Treatments

Window treatments are a critical component of a building’s thermal management and energy efficiency. By controlling when blinds or shades open and close based on time of day, temperature, or sunlight levels, property owners can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs.

Automating window treatments also enhances occupant comfort. With intelligent control, blinds can automatically adjust to reduce glare, block out harsh light, or provide privacy when needed, all without any manual intervention.

Additionally, smart window treatments can contribute to the overall aesthetics and ambiance of a space. For example, synchronized blinds can create a seamless and polished look by opening or closing all at once or in pre-set groups. The ability to integrate this control into a larger automation system like Loxone means that users can coordinate their window treatments with other smart devices, such as lighting or entertainment systems, for a fully immersive experience.

And with a Loxone integration into a powered window treatment, shading operations can be expanded to serve additional smart home functionality. For example, by integrating smart blinds into a Loxone Presence Sensor, blinds can be made to open in the event of a break-in, exposing the intruder to the outside and enhancing home security. Or by integrating a Loxone Weather Station, shades can be made to close automatically when a certain wind-speed in reached, protecting the interior of the home from inclement weather.

Native Integration Saves Time, Money, and Improves Results

Native integration with Hunter Douglas’ PowerView 3 brings immediate benefits to both installers and clients by streamlining the process of adding motorized blinds to a smart home or building automation system.

One of the primary advantages of native integration is that it eliminates the need for additional third-party hardware or software. Previously, integrating motorized window treatments required complex workarounds or additional components to bridge systems.

Now, with PowerView 3 integrated directly into the Loxone ecosystem, installers can seamlessly add Hunter Douglas blinds and window treatments without the hassle. This not only saves time during installation but also reduces potential points of failure or miscommunication between systems.

For clients, this integration translates to cost savings. By avoiding the need for additional integration hardware or ongoing maintenance for third-party components, the overall installation becomes more affordable.

Additionally, clients benefit from the superior user experience that comes with native integration, including the ability to control their blinds directly from the Loxone app. And with Loxone’s automation capabilities, blinds can also be linked with other smart devices for automated scenarios—such as having the blinds close when the security system is armed or opening when the sun rises.

Drapery Street: A Loxone Integration with Hunter Douglas in Practice

One of the best ways to understand the impact of Loxone’s integration with Hunter Douglas is to look at how it works in a real-world setting. A perfect example of this is the collaboration between Loxone, Intelligent Living Solutions, and Drapery Street, an authorized Hunter Douglas retailer, to create a fully automated showroom that immerses visitors in the experience of intelligent window-covering control.

Drapery Street wanted a showroom that highlights how automated window coverings can respond to different lighting conditions, showcase the aesthetic versatility of the shades, and give visitors a hands-on experience with smart controls. To do this, they required a system that could seamlessly integrate with their Hunter Douglas products, allowing potential clients to see how the window treatments could enhance the aesthetics, energy efficiency, and convenience of their homes.

By integrating with Hunter Douglas’ PowerView 3 system, the Loxone system was able to manage the showroom’s overhead lighting, backlit shading vignettes, and window treatments, allowing for dynamic demonstrations. The system replicates various times of day and seasons, adjusting both lighting and shades to show visitors how the window coverings respond to changing sunlight and lighting conditions.

In addition to automated scenes, Loxone’s system allows showroom visitors to manually control the shades using Loxone’s Flex Touch switches, providing a tactile and interactive experience. By using Loxone’s native integration with Hunter Douglas, Intelligent Living Solutions was able to create a showroom for Drapery Street that truly showcases the potential of smart window treatments, offering visitors a clear vision of how these systems can work in their own spaces.

Let in the Light!

Loxone’s Config 15.2 update, with its native integration of Hunter Douglas’ PowerView 3 module, is a game-changer for smart home and building automation. By allowing seamless control of Hunter Douglas blinds and window treatments, this integration improves energy efficiency, comfort, and convenience for users. It also streamlines the installation process, saving time and money for both homeowners and installers.

By making intelligent control over window treatments easier than ever, Loxone continues to solidify its place as a leader in smart automation, providing a future-proof solution that enhances the way we live and work.