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Operating your roller shutters via radio-frequency remote control makes everyday life significantly easier. Instead of having to use muscle power, simply press a button to raise or lower your shutters effortlessly. This added convenience is especially beneficial for elderly individuals or those with physical limitations, as it helps them maintain their independence within their own homes. In addition, it's easy to retrofit existing roller shutters with remote control technology, allowing you to upgrade your current system without hassle.
When installing a roller shutter from our trusted partner manufacturer ALULUX, you can choose between two main types of operation: mechanical control using a belt winder or crank, or modern electric operation via a motor. While this decision often comes down to personal preferences, it’s important to note that if you wish to control your roller shutters remotely – using a radio-frequency system – you’ll need to install a radio-compatible motor or belt winder right at the start.
Over the past few years, wall-mounted transmitters have become standard for electric shutter control in many homes. These are typically simple rocker switches placed near the window, allowing for convenient up-and-down control of individual shutters. However, with the growing popularity of smart home technology, the trend is increasingly shifting toward more flexible and intelligent control options – such as mobile apps or wireless handheld remote transmitters.
The advantages speak for themselves: you can operate individual shutters or even entire groups of shutters from anywhere within your home, whether you’re 5 or 50 meters away. Most remote controls come equipped with multiple channels, making it easy to manage several shutters independently or simultaneously.
Maybe you’ve had mechanical roller shutters all your life and are wondering what benefit an electric roller shutter really offers. Or perhaps you’ve already had to deal with stubborn shutter curtains that don’t close completely or require considerable force due to their size. When it comes to comfort, electric roller shutters clearly outperform manual ones. But comfort is just one of many reasons why investing in a motorised roller shutter system is worth it.
A motor ensures that the roller shutter moves up and down at a consistent speed every time. This helps protect both the shutter curtain and the guide rails, ensuring that the entire system remains stable and functional over the long term. In addition, electric roller shutters are equipped with obstacle detection: if something gets in the way, the system stops immediately. This safety feature helps prevent injuries from careless use – especially important in households with children.
Of course, like your TV remote, a handheld radio transmitter is naturally prone to being misplaced or lost somewhere around the house. In addition, it runs on batteries that need to be replaced regularly, depending on how frequently you use the device.
That said, a radio-frequency remote control offers far greater convenience compared to a traditional wall switch, as you no longer have to get up each time you want to operate your roller shutter.
This way, you get the best of both worlds and can control your electric roller shutters using either the wall switch or the handheld remote.
There are two basic options for operating your roller shutters electronically: either with an electric belt winder or a tubular motor installed inside the roller shutter box. Retrofitting with an electric belt winder is technically easier, but it’s not suitable for large windows with heavy shutter curtains. Alternatively, you can install a motor directly into the shutter box – a more complex solution, but one that is also more discreet in appearance.
If your roller shutters are already powered electronically – regardless of the method – you only need to add a radio receiver to enable remote control operation. When considering electric belt winders, make sure they are compatible with radio control. Roller shutter motors are also available in radio-controlled versions, which are the recommended choice for retrofitting. However, if a non-radio motor is already installed, you don’t necessarily have to replace it. Instead, you can simply swap the wall switch for a compatible radio receiver.
Once your roller shutters are equipped with a radio control system, there’s nothing standing in the way of expanding your smart home even further. In addition to manual control via remote, you can also enhance your system with a roller shutter timer.
This enables automatic operation at pre-set times – adding not just convenience, but also an extra layer of security. Potential intruders may be deterred, as the system can simulate your presence even when you’re at work or away on holiday.
The electric roller shutters from ALULUX are also easy to integrate into your smart home setup. With the io-homecontrol® system, you can intelligently manage not only roller shutters, but also blinds, awning, lighting, and even connect different alarm systems.
Our customer service team is happy to advise you on available products and the many smart options for retrofitting your roller shutters. Contact us anytime at info@windows24.com or call +49 711 860 60 200.