Pearl River, NY – September 13, 2022 – Hunter Douglas, the world's leading manufacturer of custom window treatments, upgrades its award-winning automated window treatment portfolio with PowerView® Gen 3 Automation: a reliable, scalable smart shading solution that leverages a modern Bluetooth Low Energy communication protocol, third-party smart home integrations, and ample power supply options to suit any retrofit or new construction project. Quick and easy for professionals to install and simple for homeowners to control, PowerView Gen 3 delivers the lifestyle benefits of shade automation in tandem with high-quality custom shade styles and designs from Hunter Douglas.

“Shades and drapery enhance the beauty of natural light. Adding technology into the mix gives homeowners the option to maximize that beauty and transform light to create perfect ambiance at any time of day, without giving their shades a second thought,” said Scott Stephenson, Senior Director of Product, Global Motorization at Hunter Douglas. “PowerView Gen 3 enables homeowners to easily personalize and adjust shade automations to suit their needs, and even supports mental health, sleep quality and productivity. From programming shades to open with the sunrise, to rolling down a light filtering screen for the brightest times of the day, to blocking outdoor light at bedtime, customized automations enhance lifestyles by mimicking and enriching natural light flow throughout the day.”

The Hunter Douglas portfolio offers dozens of shade styles and hundreds of fabrics in the widest range of sizes on the market. Whether homeowners crave vivid pops of color, calm neutrals, energy efficient designs or unique textures, the product line is equipped to satisfy their design needs while delivering a truly smart shading experience.

Customized Shades, Controlled the Way You Want

With PowerView Gen 3, homeowners can set-it-and-forget-it; the simple yet intuitive system ensures their shades are always positioned exactly where desired. The setup time has never been faster: Professionals can complete the entire configuration process through the PowerView App at the time of installation – organizing, programming and scheduling automations to the homeowner’s preferences.  

After setup, the reliable Bluetooth Low Energy protocol enables real-time, two-way communication between the shades and the PowerView App. Replacing the proprietary PowerView RF communication, the new protocol enables homeowners to trigger shades using the App, a third-party home automation system or a sleek PowerView Pebble Remote. PowerView Gen 3 also supports commands through Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants, enhanced with natural language processing for more responsive voice control.

PowerView Gen 3 launches with additional accessories to support a fully connected home experience. Whether a home has one shade or hundreds, the PowerView Gateway expands control options and dually functions as a range extender. The Gateway enables PowerView integration with popular third-party control systems including Control4, Crestron Home, Crestron, Clare Controls, Elan, RTI and more as well as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistants.

Convenient, Long-Lasting Power Options

The Gen 3 portfolio debuts a new power option that achieves a new standard of quiet, discreet operation with a redesigned motor. The all-new Internal Rechargeable Battery provides a clean, unobtrusive look that does not detract from the intended design aesthetic – and offers the quietest battery-powered shade automation yet. Entirely concealed within the roller tube and suitable for windows with shallow mounting depths, the Internal Rechargeable Battery brings convenient, long-lasting power to Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades, Designer Screen Shades, Designer Banded Shades, Alustra® Woven Texture Roller Shades, and Alustra Architectural Shades.

The battery provides charge for approximately one year and is easily recharged, even from two stories below, via a magnetic charging connector. It offers a convenient and sustainable solution that reduces waste, conserves resources associated with manufacturing and distributing disposable batteries, and saves money for the homeowner overall.

Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Automation is accessible for all types of projects – whether homeowners want to retrofit shades to their existing windows with wireless battery options or incorporate them into new construction or renovation projects with hardwired solutions.

Learn more at www.hunterdouglas.com.