# Motorized Blinds Ottawa from $550 | Window Blinds Ottawa URL: https://windowblindsottawa.ca/motorized-blinds/ Motorized Blinds · From $550 per window installed # Motorized Blinds in Ottawa, ON | Measure, Manufacture & Install By The Window Blinds Ottawa Crew [/about/#window-blinds-ottawa-crew →](/about/#window-blinds-ottawa-crew) · Last updated: October 6, 2026 Window Blinds Ottawa [/ →](/) designs and installs motorized blinds across Ottawa and the NCR, measured in-home to within one sixteenth of an inch and manufactured locally. We spec Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3, Levolor, Graber and Lutron Serena systems with rechargeable lithium-ion battery motors or hardwired 24V DC power, schedules, scenes and voice control through Amazon Alexa and Google Home. With 18 years of Ottawa window covering experience and more smart-blind installs west of the 417 than anywhere in the city, we treat motorized custom window coverings as a wiring and Ottawa measurement job, not just a fabric order. Motorized blinds run $550-$1,800 per window with a battery motor, $1,200-$2,500 hardwired with a hub, and retrofits of existing blinds run $350-$850 per window. Tubular motors sit hidden inside the roller. Every install carries WSIB coverage, $2M CGL, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty across Kanata, Barrhaven, Orleans, Nepean, Stittsville, Gloucester, and the rest of the NCR. - ✓ 18Y NCR Experience - ✓ Hunter Douglas Certified - ✓ 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom - ✓ $2M CGL + WSIB Cleared - ✓ 2-Year Written Warranty - ✓ 400+ Samples In-Home Book Free In-Home Measure [#quote →](#quote) See Motorized Blinds Pricing [#cost →](#cost) ![Motorized roller shades lowering on tall windows in a modern Ottawa condo living room](/images/misc/motorized-roller-shades-lowering-on-tall-windows-o.webp) Free In-Home Measure ($150 Credit) Hunter Douglas Priority Dealer Published price, installed $550-$2,500 per window with motor + remote, CAD Full rate card [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) - 18 Years in the NCR - 7,500+ Homes Installed - Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer - 5-Star Customer Satisfaction - Written 2-Year Warranty ## Types of Motorized Blinds We Install in Ottawa A motorized blind has a small tubular motor hidden inside the roller or headrail. You control it from a multi-channel remote, a wall keypad, a phone app, a schedule or your voice. ### Battery Motorized Blinds A rechargeable lithium-ion battery motor, charged with a wand or a small solar panel. No electrician, no wall work. The most common choice for existing homes and condos. ### Hardwired Motorized Blinds Low-voltage 24V DC or line-voltage motors wired back to a power supply. Never needs charging. Best planned during a renovation or new build when walls are open. ### Alexa and Google Home Blinds A smart home bridge connects your blinds to Amazon Alexa or Google Home, so “close the living room” works by voice or as part of a routine. ### Hunter Douglas PowerView PowerView Gen 3 is Hunter Douglas’s own system, with app scenes, schedules and sun tracking. It runs Duette, Silhouette, roller and roman shades. ### Lutron Serena Lutron Serena integrates with Lutron lighting systems, so shades and lights move together on one keypad. Popular in Kanata tech-corridor homes. ![Installer pairing motorized shades with a smart home app in an Ottawa living room](/images/content/installer-pairing-motorized-roller-shades-with-a-s.webp) ## 7 Smart Home Integrations for Motorized Blinds in Ottawa 1. **Amazon Alexa.** Voice control and routines, for example close every shade at sunset. 2. **Google Home.** Same idea, with Google Assistant routines. 3. **Apple Home.** Supported on newer PowerView and Matter-ready gear. 4. **Hunter Douglas PowerView.** Native app with scenes, schedules and automations. 5. **Lutron Serena and RadioRA.** Shades and lighting on one keypad, very reliable. 6. **Somfy RTS and Zigbee.** Wide compatibility with many hubs and controllers. 7. **Home automation and security systems.** A dry contact relay lets blinds respond to alarms, thermostats or whole-home controllers. ## What Stops Ottawa Homeowners From Buying Motorized Blinds? **Price shock.** Motors add $550-$1,800 per window for battery and more for hardwired. In our opinion, motorizing every window is rarely needed. Motorize the tall, wide and hard-to-reach ones and leave the rest cordless. **Custom vs stock.** Stock “smart” blinds from online stores often use proprietary apps that stop getting updates. We install established systems with local support. **Is motorization worth it?** For a two-storey great room, a west wall that bakes every afternoon or a condo you want to look lived-in while away, yes, without much debate. **Delivery timeline.** About 4 weeks. Hardwired jobs are timed with your electrician. ## How Much Do Motorized Blinds Cost in Ottawa? | Motorized option | Typical installed price | | --- | --- | | Battery motorized roller | $550-$1,200 per window | | Battery motorized cellular or zebra | $800-$1,800 per window | | Hardwired with hub (PowerView or Lutron) | $1,200-$2,500 per window | | Motorization retrofit (existing blind) | $350-$850 per window | | Whole condo package (6-8 windows) | $1,800-$5,500+ | All prices CAD and itemised. Try the estimator below or see the full rate card [/pricing/ →](/pricing/) . ## Can You Motorize Existing Blinds? Retrofit Options Explained Often, yes. Motorizing an existing blind is like adding power windows to a 1998 Civic: works, but you can tell it was retrofitted. A retrofit kit puts a tubular motor inside an existing roller tube or replaces the headrail on some shades. It works best on newer rollers with a standard tube size and fabric in good shape. It does not suit most wood blinds, verticals or old corded blinds. Retrofits run $350-$850 per window. At the measure we check tube size, fabric weight and condition. If the fabric is already fading or the tube is too small, a new motorized roller is the smarter buy, and we will say so. ## Do Motorized Blind Batteries Hold Up in Ottawa Winters? Mostly, yes. Lithium-ion batteries lose some capacity in the cold, and a motor sitting against single-pane glass in January works a little harder. In practice, most battery motors in Ottawa homes still go 6 to 12 months between charges with one or two moves a day. Tips: keep schedules simple in winter, charge before the cold snap, and consider a small solar charging panel on south-facing windows. For very large or heavy shades on north windows, hardwired power removes the question completely. ## Battery vs Hardwired Motorized Blinds **Battery** motors need no wiring, install in a day and suit finished homes and condos. You recharge every 6-12 months. **Hardwired** motors run from low-voltage wiring and never need charging. They cost more and need an electrician, so they make the most sense in new builds and renovations. Many Kanata and Westboro clients choose hardwired for the great room and battery for bedrooms. ## Hunter Douglas PowerView vs Lutron Serena vs Somfy **PowerView Gen 3** works only with Hunter Douglas shades but offers the widest product range, the best app and strong scheduling. **Lutron Serena** is the most reliable for shades and lighting together, and suits homes with Lutron lighting already. **Somfy** motors power many brands and connect to lots of hubs. As a Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer, we install all three and pick based on what is already in your home. ## Are Motorized Blinds Worth the Money? They are worth it where they solve a daily problem: windows you cannot reach, rooms that overheat on a schedule, bedrooms you want dark before you wake, and homes that should look occupied while you travel. They are not worth it on every small window. A common Ottawa plan is to motorize the great room and the south side and keep cordless blinds [/cordless-blinds/ →](/cordless-blinds/) everywhere else. ## How Much Do Motorized Blinds Cost in Ontario? Prices vary across Ontario by brand, power type and shade. Our published Ottawa ranges are $550-$1,800 per window for battery, $1,200-$2,500 hardwired with a hub, and $350-$850 per window to retrofit an existing blind. Our Kanata Lutron Serena residence covered the main floor for $12,500 over 4 weeks, and the Lansdowne-area condo package with Hunter Douglas PowerView battery rollers on Alexa came in at $14,800, installed in one morning. Instant Estimates ## Estimate Your Motorized Blinds Project Pick a blind type, number of windows and motorization to see an installed CAD range based on our published pricing. Blind Type Mini Blinds ($95-$300/window)Vinyl Blinds ($95-$350/window)Aluminum Blinds ($120-$450/window)Roller Blinds ($180-$600/window)White Blinds ($180-$600/window)Zebra Blinds ($220-$750/window)Faux Wood Blinds ($220-$700/window)Vertical Blinds ($250-$800/window)Cordless Blinds ($250-$850/window)Blackout Blinds ($280-$900/window)Cellular / Honeycomb Shades ($300-$1,100/window)Wood Blinds ($350-$1,200/window)Roman Shades ($350-$1,250/window)Custom Blinds ($450-$3,500/window)Window Shutters ($500-$2,500/window) Number of Windows An average Ottawa home has 10-14 windows. A condo usually has 6-8. Motorization Manual cordless (included) Rechargeable battery motor Hardwired PowerView / Lutron Estimated Ottawa Installed Cost $1,800 - $6,000 CAD Typical midpoint: $3,900 Includes in-home measurement, delivery, WSIB install and written 2-year workmanship warranty. **Lock in an exact itemised quote.** Book the free in-home measure and keep a $150 credit. Book Free Measure [/contact/ →](/contact/) Estimates only, based on published CAD ranges per window installed. Final pricing follows the in-home measure and an itemised written quote. 6 Reasons Ottawa Picks Us ## Why Choose Window Blinds Ottawa for Motorized Blinds? 01 ### 18 Years of Ottawa Window Covering Experience Nearly two decades installing in Ottawa homes, condos and commercial spaces, from Barrhaven new builds to Glebe heritage brick. 02 ### 6,000 sq ft Nepean Showroom + In-Home Measurement 400+ product samples on display, plus certified measurers who come to your home and record every window to 1/16 of an inch. 03 ### Hunter Douglas Certified Priority Dealer Access to the full Hunter Douglas lineup, including PowerView motorization and Silhouette shades, at direct-dealer pricing. 04 ### 15-Supplier Manufacturer Network Hunter Douglas, Levolor, Graber, Shade-O-Matic, Altex and Maxxmar. Options stock retailers do not carry. 05 ### Free In-Home Consultation With 400+ Samples Our lead designer brings physical fabric, wood and cellular samples to compare against your decor and natural light. 06 ### Transparent CAD Pricing Published Every range is on the site. Every quote is itemised: measurement, materials, manufacture, delivery and install. How We Work ## How Our Motorized Blinds Process Works, 5 Steps The same five steps on every motorized blinds order, whether it is one window or a whole house. 1. 1 ### In-Home Laser Measurement A certified measurer visits and records every window to within 1/16 of an inch, including jamb depth, square and obstructions like handles and cranks. 2. 2 ### Design Consultation 400+ fabric, wood and cellular samples checked against your trim, floors and real window light, with a written CAD quote before you commit. 3. 3 ### Order and Manufacture Some companies measure to the nearest inch and the blind sits an inch short. We order to exact specs through 15 Canadian suppliers. 4. 4 ### Delivery and Verification Our lead installer checks every blind against the job sheet when it lands, so the size, colour and hardware are right before the truck leaves. 5. 5 ### Professional Install Single-day WSIB-covered install, packaging hauled away, and a written 2-year workmanship warranty handed over at the door. Our Work ## Recent Motorized Blinds Installs Across Ottawa Finished rooms from recent jobs. Tap any photo to see it larger. Ottawa Client Experiences ## What Ottawa Clients Say About Their Motorized Blinds Three recent clients, in their own words. > "Lutron Serena across the main floor tied into our lighting scenes. The 6pm close happens before we even notice." Raj P. · Kanata North Hardwired Lutron Serena, 4 weeks > "Another company measured wrong twice. These folks laser-measured, ordered PowerView rollers and had Alexa running them by lunch." Monique T. · Lansdowne PowerView battery rollers, $14,800 CAD > "Retrofit motors on our existing rollers for the two-storey window. Way cheaper than replacing the blinds." Greg H. · Stonebridge Motorization retrofit, $720 CAD Straight Answers ## Motorized Blinds FAQ How much do motorized blinds cost in Ottawa? Battery motorized blinds run $550-$1,800 per window, hardwired with a hub $1,200-$2,500 per window, and a motorization retrofit on an existing blind runs $350-$850. The price includes the motor, remote and install. Do you install Lutron Serena in Kanata homes? Yes. Hardwired Lutron Serena and Hunter Douglas PowerView are common in Kanata North and Kanata Lakes. Hardwired motorized blinds with a hub run $1,200-$2,500 per window. Can you motorize the blinds I already have? Often, yes. A motorization retrofit runs $350-$850 per window depending on the blind and motor. We check the headrail and fabric weight in-home and tell you honestly when replacing makes more sense. Battery or hardwired? Battery motors need no wiring and suit existing homes and condos. Hardwired motors never need charging and suit new builds and renovations where walls are open. We explain both at the measure. How long do motorized blind batteries last? Most rechargeable lithium-ion battery motors last 6-12 months per charge with one or two moves a day. Cold windows in an Ottawa January can shorten that a little. Do motorized blinds work with Alexa and Google Home? Yes. PowerView, Somfy and Lutron systems connect through a smart home bridge to Amazon Alexa, Google Home and, on newer gear, Matter certification for wider compatibility. What happens if the power or Wi-Fi goes out? Battery motors keep working on the remote. Schedules and voice control resume when Wi-Fi returns. Hardwired systems can be wired with manual override. Which blinds can be motorized? Rollers, zebras, cellular, roman shades and some sheer shadings motorize well. Wood, faux wood and verticals are less suited. Do you do motorized blinds for condos and commercial buildings? Yes. We are WSIB registered with $2M commercial general liability and have done projects like 180 motorized rollers across 24 units in a Centretown condo tower, installed over 3 phased nights. Are motorized blinds worth the money? On tall, wide or hard-to-reach windows, and on rooms you want closed on a schedule, yes. On a single bathroom window, usually not. Still have a question? Ask the crew directly. (613) 702-3022 [tel:+16137023022 →](tel:+16137023022) Send a Message [/contact/ →](/contact/) Also Worth a Look ## Related Blinds and Shades ![Light grey fabric roller blinds half lowered on living room windows in an Ottawa home](/images/misc/light-grey-fabric-roller-blinds-half-lowered-on-th.webp) [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) ### Roller Blinds Ottawa [/roller-blinds/ →](/roller-blinds/) $180-$600 / window Clean, modern roller blinds cut to the sixteenth of an inch, from light-filtering to full blackout and motorized. 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See Zebra Blinds pricing and options [/zebra-blinds/ →](/zebra-blinds/) ![](/images/misc/three-installers-in-plain-unbranded-work-shirts-ca.webp) Free Consultation · $150 Credit ## Book Your Free Motorized Blinds Measure Tell us what you already run, Alexa, Google, Lutron or nothing yet. We will design the motor, power and control plan around it and price it in CAD. Book Free In-Home Measure [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (613) 702-3022 [tel:+16137023022 →](tel:+16137023022) - Measured to 1/16 inch - Itemised CAD quote - WSIB + $2M CGL - Written 2-year warranty