Motorized Shades & Daylight Control
Authorized Lutron Shade Design, Sales and Installation
Sentry Audio Video handles Lutron shade measuring, fabric selection, power planning, ordering, installation, programming and continuing support. Explore complete Lutron motorized shade systems or coordinate shades with Lutron lighting control.
Motorized shades should protect privacy, control glare and complement the architecture without becoming another system the homeowner has to manage. Sentry Audio Video designs, installs and integrates automated shading for residences, estates, condominiums and specialty spaces throughout South Florida and New York.
Shades Designed Around the Room
The correct shade solution depends on window dimensions, orientation, fabric, privacy requirements, heat gain, pocket conditions, power availability and interior design. We coordinate those details before ordering so the finished installation looks intentional.
- Roller shades and concealed pockets
- Blackout solutions for bedrooms and theaters
- Sheer fabrics for glare and view management
- Drapery tracks and specialty window treatments
- Battery-powered and hardwired retrofit options
- Keypads, remotes, apps and automated schedules
Lutron Shading and Lighting Integration
Lutron shades can coordinate with HomeWorks lighting, Ketra or Rania fixtures, architectural keypads and time-of-day programming. A single scene can adjust shades and electric light together instead of treating them as unrelated systems.
Morning scenes can admit natural light gradually. Afternoon programs can protect interiors from glare and solar heat. Evening scenes can establish privacy while transitioning the lighting to warmer, lower levels.
Learn more about Lutron motorized shading and our circadian smart-lighting design.
Control4, Savant and Crestron
Motorized shades can also operate through Control4, Savant or Crestron as part of broader home scenes. A Goodbye command may lower selected shades, turn off lights, adjust temperature and arm compatible security functions. A Movie command can darken the room while preparing the entertainment system.
New Construction and Retrofit Planning
New construction offers the cleanest opportunity for recessed pockets, power and concealed wiring. Retrofit projects can use battery-powered shades, surface-mounted fascia or selective wiring when wall access is limited.
Sentry measures every opening, verifies mounting conditions, coordinates electrical requirements and documents shade groups before installation. Large or angled windows, corner glass, doors and exterior exposures require special planning.
Fabric and Performance
Fabric selection affects more than appearance. Openness factor, color, reflectivity and weave influence glare, privacy, view preservation and solar performance. We help coordinate technical requirements with the designer’s visual intent.
Service and System Takeovers
Sentry can assess existing motorized shades, controls, power supplies, keypads and automation programming. Depending on age and manufacturer support, the system may be repaired, reprogrammed, selectively upgraded or replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can motorized shades be installed without opening walls?
Often. Battery-powered and retrofit options may be appropriate, although large shades or concealed pockets can require dedicated power and construction coordination.
Can shades follow sunrise and sunset?
Yes. Compatible systems can use schedules, astronomical clocks and scenes while preserving manual control.
Can one keypad control lighting and shades?
Yes. Lutron, Control4, Savant and Crestron can coordinate both functions when the system is designed and programmed correctly.
Plan Automated Shading
Sentry Audio Video provides motorized-shade design, installation, integration and continuing service across South Florida and New York. Request a consultation for a new home, renovation, retrofit or system takeover.