⭐ Motorised Blinds & Home Automation Experts — Hobart & Southern Tasmania

👉 Main Motorised Blinds Page 

Advanced motorisation for modern homes, coastal properties and architectural builds

Motorised blinds and awnings have become essential across Hobart and Southern Tasmania, where homes increasingly feature large windows, high voids, coastal exposure and modern glazing systems. Taylor & Stirling is the region’s leading motorisation specialist, delivering premium automation solutions for indoor and outdoor shading.

We supply and install Somfy, Automate/Acmeda, A‑OK, Dooya, Alpha and OZRoll motors, and integrate blinds with Somfy TaHoma, Automate Pulse, Zigbee, Matter, Google Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit.

This page positions Taylor & Stirling as the authority in motorisation for Hobart — not just an installer, but the region’s technical expert.

📍 Free Service Areas — Hobart & Southern Tasmania

Taylor & Stirling provides full motorisation and automation services across:

Battery Point, Cygnet, Dover, Geeveston, Dynnyrne, Deep Bay, North Hobart, New Town, Hobart, Huonville, Kingston, Kingston Beach, Kettering, Oyster Cove, Judbury, Lucaston, Lindisfarne, Lauderdale, Longley, Bruny Island, Franklin, Woodbridge, Rose Bay, Surges Bay, Snug, Margate, Blackmans Bay, Sandy Bay, South Hobart, Taroona, West Hobart, Mount Nelson, Mount Stuart, Tranmere, Howrah, Bellerive, Tolmans Hill

Workshop: 11 Wilmot Rd, Huonville TAS 7109 Phone: (03) 6231 4120

This list will be reused across all suburb pages, but each suburb page will have unique local content, avoiding duplication.

🧠 Why Motorised Blinds Are Ideal for Hobart Homes

🌬 Coastal Light & Glare Control

Hobart’s bright coastal conditions make automated sunscreen blinds essential for comfort and UV protection.

🏡 Multi‑Storey & Architectural Homes

Motorisation solves access issues for high voids, stairwells and large glazing panels common in Sandy Bay, Kingston and Battery Point.

❄ Energy Efficiency

Automated scheduling reduces heat loss in winter and solar gain in summer — ideal for Hobart’s climate.

🔒 Security & Privacy

Timed operation simulates occupancy when away.

🧠 Smart Home Integration

Control blinds from your phone, voice assistant or automation routines.

🛠 What Can Be Motorised?

Everything. If it moves, we can automate it.

Indoor Blinds

• Roller blinds
• Roman blinds
• Honeycomb / cellular blinds
• Vertical blinds
• Venetian blinds (tilt motors)
• Curtains (Somfy Glydea tracks)

Outdoor Systems

• Zip blinds
• Straight‑drop blinds
• Folding arm awnings
• Outdoor screens
• Roller shutters (OZRoll)

Specialty Applications

• Large spans up to 3.6m (68mm heavy‑duty tube)
• High voids
• Skylight blinds
• Commercial motorisation

This breadth of capability is what makes Taylor & Stirling the motorisation authority in Southern Tasmania.

🔌 Motor Types & Power Options

🔋 Battery Motors (Automate Li‑ion, A‑OK, Dooya)

• No electrician required
• Perfect for retrofits
• Fast installation
• Ideal for older Hobart homes

🔌 Hard‑Wired Motors (Somfy, Alpha)

• Best for large blinds
• Strong torque
• Integrates with home automation
• Recommended for new builds and renovations

🔄 Hybrid Systems

Battery motors with optional trickle‑charge wiring for long‑term convenience.

🌐 Smart Home & Automation Integration

We integrate blinds with all major automation ecosystems:

Somfy TaHoma

Full home automation platform supporting blinds, awnings, lights, sensors and more.

Automate Pulse 2 Hub

Scene creation, scheduling, sunrise/sunset automation.

Zigbee & Matter

Future‑proof connectivity for modern smart homes.

Voice Control

• “Hey Google, close the blinds.”
• “Alexa, open the awning.”
• “Siri, set the blinds to 50%.”

Sensor Automation

• Sun sensors
• Wind sensors
• Temperature sensors
• Timers
• Occupancy simulation

This is where your expertise becomes undeniable.

🧩 Motor Brands We Support

Somfy

The global leader in motorisation. RTS + IO systems.

Automate / Acmeda

Australian favourite. Battery motors + Pulse automation.

A‑OK

Reliable, cost‑effective motors for blinds and curtains.

Dooya

High‑value motors used worldwide.

Alpha

Strong torque motors for large blinds and awnings.

OZRoll

Australian roller shutter motor specialists.

Your multi‑brand expertise is a major competitive advantage.

📏 Technical Specifications & Engineering

68mm Heavy‑Duty Tube

Supports blinds up to 3.6m wide with motorisation.

Fabric Options

• Sunscreen (2–5%)
• Blockout
• Thermal blockout
• Coastal‑grade fabrics for Kingston & Blackmans Bay

Brackets & Fixings

Engineered for Tasmanian homes — steel lintels, rendered brick, timber frames.

Wiring Options

• Concealed wiring
• Surface‑mounted wiring
• Retrofit battery solutions
• Dedicated motor circuits for new builds

🛠 Local Installation Examples

Hobart

Motorised sunscreen blinds installed in a multi‑storey living area with Automate Li‑ion motors.

Sandy Bay

Somfy hard‑wired roman blinds fitted to large coastal‑facing windows.

Tranmere/Howrah

Very large windows motorised with A-ok 3NM battery motor

🌦 Benefits of Motorised Blinds in Hobart

• Effortless operation
• Child‑safe
• Perfect alignment
• Energy efficiency
• Modern aesthetic
• Ideal for large windows
• Improved insulation
• Better privacy control

🔧 DIY & Retrofit Motorisation

Motorise your existing roller blinds without replacing them.

Our Alpha & Rollease Acmeda motors are designed for retrofit installation, meaning we match the motor to your current tube size and supply the correct crown, drive, and components.

Most installations take under an hour, and battery motors require no wiring.

💬 Motorised Blinds FAQ 

Can any blind be motorised?

Yes — rollers, romans, honeycombs, verticals, curtains, outdoor blinds and awnings.

Do I need to replace my existing blinds?

No — many existing blinds can be retrofitted with battery motors.

What’s the difference between Somfy, Automate, A‑OK, Dooya and Alpha motors?

Somfy = premium automation Automate = advanced battery systems A‑OK/Dooya = reliable value Alpha = high‑torque motors OZRoll = roller shutters

Should I choose battery or hard‑wired motors?

Battery = retrofit Hard‑wired = new builds or large blinds

Can blinds integrate with TaHoma, Pulse, Zigbee and Matter?

Yes — we support all major automation ecosystems.

Can I control blinds with Google, Alexa or HomeKit?

Yes — voice control is fully supported.

Do I need an electrician?

Only for hard‑wired motors.

How long do battery motors last?

Typically 6–12 months per charge.

Can outdoor blinds and awnings be motorised in coastal areas?

Yes — we use corrosion‑resistant brackets and coastal‑grade fabrics.

What happens if the power goes out?

Battery motors continue working; hard‑wired motors stop until power returns.

Can blinds open automatically at sunrise/sunset?

Yes — supported by Somfy TaHoma and Automate Pulse.

📞 Book a Motorisation Consultation — Hobart Region

Phone: (03) 6231 4120 Shop: 11 Wilmot Rd, Huonville TAS 7109