By Scott Stephenson, senior director of product, global motorization, Hunter Douglas A recent retrofit project involving illuminated shades in a 1950s estate got me thinking about a problem integrators run into all the time: the homeowner wants a more finished, layered lighting experience, but the house does not cooperate. Maybe the ceilings are not worth […]

Hunter Douglas officially announced that Alta Window Fashions motorized shades are now compatible with PowerView Automation, aiming to allow custom integrators to incorporate a value-conscious option for automated shading into layered residential projects. The company said that this serves to provide dealers with automated shading for secondary rooms and budget-sensitive spaces. Hunter Douglas said that […]

Hunter Douglas has launched the Pinnacle Dealer Partner Program, a new partnership model designed to simplify dealer engagement and support long-term business growth. The Pinnacle Program introduces a single, standardized structure with no participation fees, volume-based tiers and defined benefits. Dealers are automatically placed into one of eight tiers based on prior-year bookings, with higher […]

Hunter Douglas has added support for Matter, the smart home connectivity standard, to its PowerView Gen 3 Automation platform, the company announced Tuesday. The update allows users to control PowerView shades through platforms such as Apple Home and Google Home. Matter support is enabled through a firmware upgrade to the PowerView Gateway or Gateway Pro, […]

Hunter Douglas introduced several new features across its smart shading portfolio, expanding design flexibility and simplifying installation. The updates give integrators more tools to meet performance and aesthetic goals while streamlining project delivery. A major highlight is the addition of PowerView Automation support for operable arch and angle specialty shapes within the Alustra Duette and […]

Hunter Douglas has announced several updates to its PowerView Automation system aimed at improving motor performance, power options and control flexibility for custom integrators and homeowners. The enhancements include a new permission system in the PowerView app, an upgraded motor for large shades, and expanded compatibility for its internal rechargeable battery (IRB) system. App Update […]

Hunter Douglas expanded its PowerView Automation portfolio with the introduction of PowerView Motorized Drapery Hardware. The new drapery motor offers seamless, hands-free drapery control alongside PowerView shades, blinds and shutters. Custom integrators and homeowners can now effortlessly manage all window treatments through one unified system using the PowerView App or popular smart home platforms such […]

Hunter Douglas debuted its Solar Charger Kit today; using low-light harvesting capabilities, the Solar Charger offers charging for PowerView Automation shades. Hunter Douglas engineered its Solar Charger to work even in suboptimal lighting conditions. The charger works well even in low-light, north-facing windows — meaning most rechargeable PowerView shades connected to a Solar Charger will […]

Bond announced compatibility between their Bond Bridge Pro and the Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 line of automated window shades. The Bond Bridge Pro RF-to-Wi-Fi bridge brings unified control of up to 50 motorized window shades/screens, awnings, pergola louvers, ceiling fans and more. Compatible with many motor brands, users manage these appliances via the Bond […]

Hunter Douglas announces that 324 of its shade products with PowerView Automation have received AERC’s certification for enhanced energy performance. Certified shades earning the rating for their automation include selections from popular styles, including Applause Honeycomb Shades, Duette Honeycomb Shades, Vignette Roman Shades, Sonnette Cellular Shades, Designer Roller Shades and Designer Screen Shades. A recent […]

Hunter Douglas, a leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window treatments, announces the availability of Aura Illuminated Shades for the custom integration channel at CEDIA Expo 2023. Aura Illuminated Shades define a new category of shading products with a transformative, three-in-one design: A traditional-looking front shade, a reflective room-darkening liner, and ambient illumination via programmable […]

Hunter Douglas announced the availability of Aura Illuminated Shades for the custom integration channel at CEDIA Expo 2023. Aura Illuminated Shades “define a new category of shading products” with a three-in-one design: a traditional-looking front shade, a reflective room-darkening liner and ambient illumination via programmable LED work in tandem to deliver a customized experience that […]

Hunter Douglas announced its latest portfolio expansion for two of its shade styles. The debut of Silhouette Halo Shadings, along with new fabric and hardware options for Luminette Privacy Sheers, expands the customization and design opportunities available to custom integrators through the Hunter Douglas portfolio — complemented by the PowerView Gen 3 Automation system. The […]

Hunter Douglas has an expanded library of control drivers. Designed for integration of PowerView Gen 3 Automation into home control systems, the new drivers maximize the possibilities for adding automated window treatments to a broad range of projects. The list of Hunter Douglas third-party drivers allows integrators to incorporate PowerView shades into new or existing […]

Hunter Douglas today introduces PowerView Gen 3 Automation. With a completely new communications protocol, new hardware, and a faster, more intuitive setup process, PowerView Gen 3 makes quoting, specifying, and installing Hunter Douglas smart shading easier and more appealing for professionals. The automated window treatment category remains a strong growth pillar in the custom integration […]

Hunter Douglas announced that dealers now have access to its comprehensive mobile selling app, The Link, for iPad. Hunger Douglas says The Link is designed to support dealers in taking on the automated shading category from consultation to installation; it’s a resource for The Custom Integrator Program. The Custom Integrator Program was launched in 2019 and […]

Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation line has a new set of sustainable fabric options. The new fabric is produced from recovered shoreline plastics and is Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze, a globally recognized measure of safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. Hunter Douglas apparently works with Bionic, a mission driven material engineering company that has established coastal […]

Hunter Douglas announces today that the company’s Custom Integrator Program membership has grown to over 300 home technology integration professionals nationwide. The Hunter Douglas CIP launched in late 2019 to provide the specialized support integrators need to properly specify automated window treatment solutions and add Hunter Douglas to their product lineup. With continued growth of […]

Hunter Douglas just introduced two new installation solutions for a premium automated shade experience. PowerView+ is a new low-voltage, hardwired shading control system with new motors and better communication for automated Hunter Douglas shades. PowerView AC is an AC-powered solution for large windows and/or banks of windows up to 240 inches wide. PowerView+ delivers advanced […]