Cranks, cords, straps... these manual mechanisms are increasingly giving way to electric mechanisms: motorised roller shutters. For many homeowners, the motorization of a roller shutter is as beneficial an expense as it is necessary. Discover in this article the interest of motorizing a roller shutter.



Motorization of roller shutters: what use?

The motorization of roller shutters has many advantages. First of all, it helps to reinforce the protective measures of your home. A motorized roller shutter remote control is not only much more robust, but also difficult to lift once the system is locked.



Thus, during a theft, a burglary or an attempted intrusion, motorized steering wheels save you considerable time to take the necessary measures: trigger an alarm, call for help, take refuge...



Secondly, aesthetics and comfort are among the main reasons to motorize a roller shutter. Available in several brands, types, ranges... roller shutters represent an effective insulator. By motorizing your roller shutters, you will have the privilege to regulate at will, without any effort, the brightness and temperature within your home, and to prevent noise and outside looks from entering your home.



Finally, the roller shutter motor allows you to live in the air of the times. This is of great interest as technology continues to evolve and provide the means to live better. Today, it is possible to activate roller shutter automation via your computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc., wherever you are. Also, in addition to the reasons of safety, comfort and aesthetics, motorized roller shutters are much more practical.



Roller shutter motorization: what are the options?

Various possibilities are offered to you in terms of motorization of roller shutters whatever their material and their type of installation.



Indeed, you may have roller shutters with integrated box, with tunnel or traditional box. In all cases, it is important to hire a professional to properly install the engine of your choice. As for the roller shutter material, it does not prevent the motorization. Whether it is made of aluminum, wood or PVC, motorization is always possible.



In general, two types of motors are used to motor roller shutters: a wired motor and a radio motor. A wired motor is a system directly connected to the electrical installation in your home. The opening and closing automatism is activated by a wall switch. In addition, the radio motor is a wireless system. It is connected to a radio frequency remote control. This type of motor allows you to open or close one or more roller shutters at the same time using a remote control.


On the market, other options can be proposed to you such as a motor running on solar energy, or an automatism being activated using a computer, a mobile phone or a tablet.