When temperatures rise, it can quickly become uncomfortably warm inside. Homes with large windows or south-facing locations in particular heat up quickly. Many people then turn to a fan or air conditioning, but did you know that you can also stop the heat before it enters your home?
With smart sun blinds you keep the sun out when you need it. The result? A cooler house, more living comfort and less dependence on energy-consuming cooling.
Why does your home heat up so quickly?
Sunlight shining through windows is converted into heat. Large glass areas in particular work as a kind of greenhouse. Once inside, that heat often lingers, causing the temperature in the house to rise considerably.
The longer the sun shines on your windows, the warmer it becomes inside. That is why it is much more effective to keep sunlight out than to get the heat out of your home afterwards.
Smart sun protection prevents heating
Where you operate traditional sun blinds manually, smart sun blinds work automatically. Think of screens, shutters or awnings that open or close at preset times.
This means you no longer have to think about when the sun starts to shine. The sun blinds do the work for you and prevent your home from heating up unnecessarily.
Screens: heat outside, daylight inside
Screens are among the most effective solutions against heat. The cloth blocks a large portion of the sun’s rays before they reach the glass. At the same time, sufficient daylight continues to come in and you maintain a view outside.
Especially with large windows or modern homes with a lot of glass, screens can make a big difference during hot summer days.
Roller shutters for maximum blackout
Do you want to keep heat out as much as possible? Then roller shutters are an excellent choice. They form an extra insulating layer for the window and completely keep sunlight out.
In addition to cooling, roller shutters also offer advantages in terms of darkening and noise reduction. They are especially popular for bedrooms.
Automatically respond to the sun
The real power of smart sun blinds lies in automation. Thanks to sensors and smart controls, the sun blinds can respond independently to changing conditions.
For example:
- Screens that automatically lower when the sun shines on the facade.
- Roller shutters that close as soon as the outside temperature reaches a certain value.
- A sunshade that goes out during the hottest hours of the day.
- Sun blinds that open when the sun is gone to let in more daylight.
This way you always benefit from optimal heat protection, even when you are not at home.
Control with your iPhone or Siri
Do you have smart sun blinds that are linked to Apple Home? Then you can easily control everything from the Home app on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.
You can manually lower a screen, but also set up smart automations. This way, your sun blinds can automatically respond to a specific time, a temperature measurement or your presence.
With Siri it becomes even easier. A simple command like:
“Hey Siri, close all screens.”
is sufficient to immediately create extra cooling in your home.
Less dependent on air conditioning
When temperatures rise, it can quickly become uncomfortably warm inside. Homes with large windows or south-facing locations in particular heat up quickly. Many people then turn to a fan or air conditioning, but did you know that you can also stop the heat before it enters your home?
With smart sun blinds you keep the sun out when you need it. The result? A cooler house, more living comfort and less dependence on energy-consuming cooling. Sun protection specialist Solano Wonen sees that more and more homeowners are opting for electric and smart sun blinds that automatically respond to sunlight, time schedules or smart scenarios.
Enjoy a cooler home without having to worry about anything
During hot summer days it is nice if your home is automatically protected from the sun. Smart sun protection takes that work off your hands. Thanks to automatic control, smart sensors and integration with Apple Home, you enjoy more comfort, a more pleasant indoor temperature and less dependence on active cooling.
This way you keep a cool head, even when temperatures outside reach tropical values.