Motorized Curtain Kits

You’ve probably seen remote controllable dimmers and switches that can be controlled from the comfort of your couch, but what about the curtains? Fear not, that too can be automated just like your water sprinklers, thermostat and light switches. You’ll want a split curtain (two sides that join together in the middle) especially if you’re using a heavy curtain material and the motorized curtain kit itself.

We use Makita kits but there are others on the market (BTX, Hunter Douglas etc.) these motorized drapery kits can be found for as little as $300 for the entry level models and on up to $500-$600 for the Makita kits that handle average sized curtains. The nicer kits seem to handle heavier curtains a bit better but I certainly wouldn’t rule out using the budget kits.

Installation of the motorized curtain kits is pretty straightforward; you simply hang the new rod, attach the curtain and then install the motor on one end. After that it’s just a matter of interfacing the curtains remote or control interface with your universal remote. Then modifying the start-up and shut-down macros to include the curtain opening and closing with the start and finish of the movie.

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