PowerView® is Hunter Douglas’s smart operating system for motorized window treatments. It allows homeowners to raise, lower, tilt, or position compatible shades without adjusting them by hand.
Depending on the setup, PowerView® shades can be controlled through:
PowerView® integrates with major smart-home platforms, including Apple Home through Matter, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. This allows homeowners to include their shades in the same system they may already use for lights, thermostats, locks, or other connected devices.
The main benefits we emphasize are accurate shade control, convenient motorization, and the ability to adjust several window treatments at once.
PowerView® uses a motor built into the window treatment to move the shade. The homeowner sends a command using a remote, app, voice assistant, or programmed schedule, and the motor moves the shade to the selected position.
For everyday use, that could mean opening all the shades in a living room in the morning, lowering them when afternoon sunlight becomes too bright, and closing them at night for privacy.
Instead of leaving shades in one position all day because they are inconvenient to adjust, homeowners are more likely to use them throughout the day when the process is automated.
Many customers use the PowerView® remote as their primary control. The installer can help organize individual shades or groups of shades so that one button can operate a single window, several windows, or an entire room.
The remote is useful for homeowners who want motorization without needing to open an app every time they adjust the shades.
The PowerView® app gives homeowners more control over individual shades, rooms, positions, and schedules.
For example, a homeowner may create settings that:
Scheduling is one of the most useful PowerView® features because it allows the shades to operate even when the homeowner is busy or away from home.
PowerView® can also work with compatible smart-home systems such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
A homeowner may be able to ask the system to raise or lower the shades without using a remote or phone. The shades can also become part of a larger home routine.
For example, an evening routine could lower the shades, adjust the thermostat, and turn on selected lights. Once the system is configured, the homeowner can largely set it and forget it.
Before choosing a fabric, color, operating system, or window-treatment style, we recommend identifying exactly what the room needs.
We usually ask questions such as:
These questions matter because not all window treatments serve the same purpose.
Blinds, roller shades, shutters, draperies, cellular shades, sheers, and layered products can all manage a window differently. A product designed to darken a room may not be the best option for someone whose main concern is controlling glare while preserving natural light.
PowerView® makes a window treatment easier to operate, but the underlying product still needs to be appropriate for the room.
One customer came to us interested in a Duolite® window treatment. Duolite combines two fabrics in one shade, typically offering both a light-filtering option and a room-darkening option.
After discussing the living room, however, we learned that room darkening was not the customer’s main priority.
The continuing problem was sunlight reflecting off the television and beaming onto the furniture. Because the real goal was better control over incoming light and glare, we recommended a roller shade instead.
That conversation is a good example of why we begin with the problem rather than immediately recommending a particular product.
A more advanced window treatment is not automatically the best window treatment. The right choice depends on how the sunlight enters the room, how the room is used, and what the homeowner wants to control.
One of the most important decisions is how the motorized shades will receive power. The right option depends on the windows, nearby electrical access, appearance preferences, and how frequently the shades will be operated.
PowerView® power options may include:
We often recommend a plug-in DC power supply when there is a convenient outlet near the window and the homeowner does not mind a small amount of visible cord.
The cord can often be tucked beside the shade to make it less noticeable. Plug-in power also eliminates the need to recharge or replace batteries.
The location of the nearest outlet should be considered before selecting this option.
Battery-powered shades are a good choice when the homeowner does not want visible cords or does not have a nearby outlet.
Battery power can create a cleaner appearance, particularly around custom windows or in rooms where cords would be difficult to conceal.
The tradeoff is that batteries will eventually need to be replaced or recharged.
Rechargeable battery wands provide another cord-free option. A full charge generally takes approximately two to four hours, and the charge may last around six to twelve months.
Actual battery life depends on factors such as:
Solar chargers may also be available for compatible rechargeable systems.
Hardwiring may be worth considering during construction or a major remodeling project. It can provide a clean appearance without requiring routine charging, but it usually requires more planning than a battery-powered or plug-in shade.
PowerView+ combines low-voltage power and control for certain applications. We can discuss whether that type of setup makes sense based on the windows and the stage of the project.
PowerView® tends to provide the most noticeable value in rooms where manual operation would be inconvenient.
That includes:
It is especially useful when several shades need to be moved together. Adjusting six or eight shades individually can become frustrating, while PowerView® can control the group with one command.
Motorization can also make a window treatment more useful. A shade only controls glare, privacy, and sunlight when the homeowner actually adjusts it. Making that adjustment easier helps the product perform the way it was intended.
PowerView® may not be the right choice for someone who wants the bare minimum and simply needs an inexpensive covering to block sunlight.
For homeowners who value convenience, accurate control, smart-home integration, custom design, or easier access to difficult windows, it is worth exploring.
We recommend considering how often the shades will be used and how difficult they would be to operate manually.
PowerView® may be particularly worthwhile when:
For customers who want easier shade operation without a complete smart-home system, we may also discuss simpler operating choices such as SoftTouch®.
The goal is not to sell every customer the same system. It is to find the operating option that provides enough convenience to justify the investment.
The process begins by discussing the room, the windows, and the homeowner’s priorities.
We help the customer compare fabrics, styles, light-control options, power sources, and operating systems. Once the customer has narrowed down the options, we provide free in-home measurements so the windows can be measured accurately and we can prepare a more reliable quote.
After the products arrive, our professional installers complete the installation based on the customer’s availability. They set up the shades and provide important information about everyday operation, including how to use the remote.
Customers often expect motorized shades to be complicated, but many are surprised by how easy the installation and everyday operation can be.
Vonderheide Floor Coverings is currently offering a free PowerView® upgrade on Pirouette® Window Shadings and Silhouette® Window Shadings through September 30, 2026.
Pirouette and Silhouette shades are two of our top window-treatment options for homeowners who want to manage natural light while adding softness and style to the room. Adding PowerView® makes them even easier to adjust throughout the day.
For customers already considering either of these products, the promotion provides an opportunity to upgrade from a standard operating system to PowerView® without paying the usual upgrade cost.
PowerView® is more than a remote-controlled shade. When it is paired with the right window treatment, it can make a room easier to use, improve privacy, manage glare, protect furnishings from direct sunlight, and create more consistent light control throughout the day.
The most important step is selecting the correct window treatment before choosing the technology that operates it.
At Vonderheide Floor Coverings, we help homeowners compare the available products, determine how the shades should be powered, and choose the features that make sense for the room and budget.
Visit our showroom in Pekin, Illinois, to explore Hunter Douglas PowerView® options, or contact us to schedule a free in-home measurement.
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