Motorised Blinds Sunshine Coast

Somfy, Automate and Lynx motors, installed and wired by one local team.

Kawana Blinds installs motorised blinds on the Sunshine Coast with three motor brands: Somfy, Automate and Lynx. We fit motorised outdoor blinds and motorised awnings on new installs and can retrofit many existing ones, from Caloundra to Noosa. Hardwired, solar or battery, with remote, app, voice and sensor control, and if your motors need wiring we supply the licensed electrician too.

We favour Automate and Somfy: Automate is our pick for Zipscreen, Ziptrak and cafe blinds, and we use Automate or Somfy on awnings. Lynx is still on offer too.

A motor turns a blind you have to think about into one that just works. Close the whole patio with one button, let a sensor pull the awning in when the wind comes up, or set the blinds to drop on hot afternoons while you're at work.

Motorised Outdoor Blinds & Awnings

These are the products we can supply with a motor. Pick the blind or awning first, then the motor that suits how you want to control it.

Clear PVC cafe blinds enclosing an outdoor dining area

Cafe Blinds

Clear PVC blinds for dining areas. Motorising lets you close in a whole deck in seconds.

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Motor Brands We Install

Somfy

One of our two favoured motors for awnings, alongside Automate. Somfy is the best-known name in motorised shading, with app control through the TaHoma app, sun and wind sensors and a wide range of smart-home options. Mostly hardwired, with battery and solar options for some setups.

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Automate

Our preferred motor for Zipscreen, Ziptrak and cafe blinds, and favoured alongside Somfy for awnings. Rollease Acmeda's range covers hardwired, solar and rechargeable battery motors, so it suits retrofits and spots without power, and the Pulse 2 hub gives you app control, timers and scenes from anywhere.

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Lynx

Still on offer, though we now favour Automate and Somfy. Quiet, high-torque 240V hardwired motors that are a cost-effective choice for standard outdoor blind setups, if you mainly want reliable remote control without a full smart-home system.

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Somfy vs Automate vs Lynx: Which Motor Is Right for You?

All three are reliable. The real differences are how they're powered and how you want to control them.

BrandBest forPower optionsApp & smart-home controlSensorsRelative price
SomfyAwnings (favoured alongside Automate)Hardwired 240V; battery/solar for some setupsSomfy TaHoma app and smart-home integrationSun and wind sensorsPremium
AutomateZipscreen, Ziptrak and cafe blinds (our preferred blind motor) and awnings; retrofitsHardwired, solar and batteryAutomate Pulse 2 hub and app; Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa; smart-home systemsWind and motion sensorsConfirm in quote
LynxSimple, cost-effective remote control240V hardwiredMulti-channel remotes; confirm app options in quoteSun and wind sensorsCost-effective

Control Options: Remote, App, Voice & Timers

Every motorised blind comes with a way to run it by hand, usually a remote or a wall switch. Multi-channel remotes let you move one blind or a whole group at once, which is handy on a patio with three or four blinds.

Add a hub and you can go further. The Automate Pulse 2 hub connects your blinds to the Pulse 2 app, so you can open and close them from your phone from anywhere, set timers and sunrise/sunset routines, save scenes like "evening" or "storm", and group blinds by room or side of the house. Through the hub you can also use Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa and link into smart-home systems. Somfy offers the same kind of control through its TaHoma app.

Wind & Motion Sensors for Sunshine Coast Weather

Sensors are where motorisation really earns its keep on the coast. A wind or motion sensor watches for movement, and when the wind picks up past a safe level it tells the motor to retract the awning or raise the blind. That matters here, with strong southeasterlies and summer storms that can roll in fast while you're at work or asleep. A folding arm awning left out in a storm can be badly damaged; with a sensor it simply pulls itself in.

Hardwired, Solar or Battery?

Solar and battery motors need no wiring at all. A rechargeable battery runs the motor, and with solar a small panel keeps it topped up. They're ideal for retrofitting motors to existing blinds, for spots without a power point nearby, and for keeping blinds working during a power outage.

Hardwired motors run from 240V mains power. They're a great choice for new builds and renovations, where wiring can be run to each blind before the ceiling goes up, and they never need charging. They do need a licensed electrician to connect them, which is where we come in.

We Supply the Licensed Electrician

Going motorised? We can supply a licensed electrician to hardwire your blinds or awnings, so it's one booking, one team and one quote from start to finish. No chasing your own sparky or trying to line up two trades on the same day.

How Much Does Motorisation Cost?

Usually $600–$1,200 per blind, depending on the motor brand and extras (e.g. remotes, sensors, smart-home control). Our measure and quote is free, so you'll know the exact cost before you commit. If you're still deciding whether to motorise at all, read our guide to motorised vs manual outdoor blinds.

Motorised Blinds FAQ

For wide openings, multi-blind patios, upstairs windows and awnings you want protected from wind, yes. Motorised blinds get used more because they're so easy to open and close, and sensors can look after them while you're out. For a single small blind that's easy to reach, manual operation is often all you need.

Our preferred motor for Zipscreen, Ziptrak and cafe blinds is Automate, and for awnings we favour Automate and Somfy equally. Automate gives you solar, battery or hardwired options and app control through the Pulse 2 hub; Somfy has the widest smart-home range and sun and wind sensors that suit awnings well. Lynx is still on offer as a cost-effective hardwired option.

Often, yes. Many existing Ziptrak blinds and folding arm awnings can be retrofitted with a motor, depending on the system, tube size and age. Solar and battery motors make retrofits easier because no new wiring is needed. We'll check at the free measure and quote.

Hardwired motors stop in their current position until the power comes back. Solar and battery motors keep working because they run from their own battery, which is one reason they're popular for outdoor areas.

Hardwired motors need a licensed electrician, and we can supply one as part of your installation, so you don't have to organise it yourself. Solar and battery motors don't need any wiring.

Yes. With the right hub, such as the Automate Pulse 2 hub or Somfy's TaHoma, you can control your blinds and awnings from your phone, set timers and scenes, and use popular voice assistants and smart-home systems.

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