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Free Measure & Quote.Motorised Awnings
Being able to control your awnings at the touch of a button can make a profound difference in comfort, convenience and control over light, energy efficiency and privacy. At Amaru, we are committed to are making motorised awnings more affordable than ever to reduce manual effort and help households take advantage of passive solar to improve home energy efficiency and make the most of outdoor living.
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Motor Choices
Our extensive range of blind and awning motors allows us to provide a customised solution to suit almost every electric window awning application for any home or business. Our team will walk you through each of the options, helping to determine which will best meet your needs and budget.
240 Volt Hard Wired
- Connected to 240 volt power by a licensed electrician
- No need to replace batteries
- Ideal for larger or multiple awnings
- Manual override in the event of power outage
Solar Powered Outdoor Awning
- Energy efficient and eco- friendly option
- Solar panel system collects UV light
- No additional cost for an electrician
- In most situations, direct sunlight is not required
Suitable For
Almost every non-fixed awning and outdoor blind in the Amaru range can be motorised, providing you with the option for easy, practical indoor operation without having to brave the elements. We can supply and install motorised outdoor blinds for skylights and electric window awnings for multi-storey buildings. Our automatic awnings for decks can sense changes in the weather and close even before you feel the first drop of rain. Amaru has all manner of remote control awnings that we can attach to your roof or other structures to turn any outdoor space into a sun smart, weatherproof and functional alfresco living area.
For information on Amaru's awning fabrics and the colours available, please see the relevant page for each of the outdoor awning styles. Most options are the same as for our manual awnings; the only difference is we use more robust mechanical components and fit a motor so that you can operate the awning electronically.
Motorised Standard Awnings
- Fixed guide option
- Wide range of fabrics and colours
- Can be solar or mains powered
Motorised Pivot Arm Awnings
- Excellent shade control
- Allows for good airflow
- Can be solar or mains powered
Motorised Zip/Channel Awnings
- Perfect for enclosing alfresco areas
- Wide range of fabrics and colours
- Can be solar or mains powered
Motorised Retractable Awnings
- Provide overhead protection
- Wall or ceiling mount
- Large awnings best suited to mains power
Control Options
Our extensive range of automated blind and awning controls ensures that it is easier than ever to open and close your motorised alfresco blinds and awning covers remotely. Our team can help you determine which of our blind remote control options will best meet your needs based on your unique situation.
Smart Phone Control
- Control your blinds with your smartphone or tablet even when you’re not at home
- Control both internal blinds and external awnings from 1 hub
Hand Held
- Battery powered
- Easy to use – press the up arrow to raise and down arrow to lower
Wall Mount
- Slimline unit mounted in a convenient location
- No worry that you will lose the remote
Features & Options
There are a number of additional features and options that can be added to motorised awnings to enhance their use. Speak with your consultant to see what is possible with your choice of awning.
Improved Security
Smartphone control allows you to operate your exterior blinds from wherever you are, improving home security by making it appear to potential burglars as though someone is actively home, even if they're not.
Environmental Sensors
If you have chosen to motorise your external blinds and awnings, you can also add an environmental sensor that can detect wind, UV levels and rain and open or close automatically as programmed. A sensor powered awning can help you make the most of passive solar energy efficiency, keeping your home shaded in summer and making the most of the winter sun's warmth.
Affordable Luxury
No longer just for wealthy homeowners and commercial businesses, electric awnings have never been more affordable. Amaru can tailor motorised residential awnings to suit your budget, giving you a convenient, effortless means of managing passive solar to improve home energy efficiency and make the most of your outdoor living areas.
Full Installation
Amaru only employ reliable trade qualified installers in Melbourne and Canberra to fit our electric awnings and blinds, so you can have complete confidence they will turn up on time and know how to install your motorised awning safely and correctly.
Second Storey
Automated electric awnings are perfectly suited to multi-storey applications, ensuring safety and convenience for shading hard to access windows where manually operated blinds are unsuitable.
Solar Powered
Our solar powered awning motor is the perfect environmentally friendly and energy saving option that can be installed anywhere without the added cost of an electrician.
FAQs about Motorised Awnings
Whilst you shouldn't need to obtain any planning approvals for residential awnings for freestanding homes, you may require council approval for commercial applications and from body corporate building management if you want to install an exterior awning for an apartment or unit.
Because many factors go into choosing the best home awning automation solution, Amaru’s team of trained consultants will guide you through all the available options based on the style of awning blinds you've chosen, motor, remote controls, power, access and budget.
Yes, depending on the amount of windows it is possible to operate all of the motorised window awnings around your home with the same remote control or home automation hub.
Amaru has solar-powered window awning motors that can be fitted without requiring a qualified electrician to wire them to mains power, saving on the cost of installing electric blinds.
If you live in an area prone to regular power outages, Amaru recommends our solar-powered outdoor blind motors that are not hard-wired. That way you can still operate your blinds if your mains power goes out.However.if your home experiences a blackout or the motor malfunctions, most awnings can still be operated using a manual override.
Amaru are proud suppliers of remote control awnings in Melbourne and Canberra. We have showrooms in both Melbourne and Canberra or you can book an in-home measure and quote for Melbourne Metro & Surrounds - including the Mornington Peninsula and Canberra & Surrounds.
The good news is that caring for custom remote controlled awnings is not much more difficult than caring for any other window furnishings in your home.
Maintain the blind itself using the same instructions that we have provided based on the awning type you have selected.
When it comes to caring for the motor, you operate it according to the manufacturer’s directions and always ensure nothing obstructs the bottom rail during operation.
Amaru’s qualified technicians can repair or service your automatic awnings in Melbourne or Canberra.
Unit 1, 198 Princes Highway, Dandenong North VIC 3175
95 Freda Gibson Cct, Theodore ACT 2905
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