How to set up Electric Wooden Blinds
Now you’ve adorned your windows with stylish electric wooden blinds, it’s time to set them up and enjoy the magic. In this guide, we’ll take you through how to pair a remote, adjust settings and operate the blinds.
How do Electric Wooden Blinds work?
Electric wooden blinds operate via a discreet motor concealed within the headrail. The motor is powered by a rechargeable battery, ensuring a wireless and sleek appearance. When the command is given, the motor springs into action, elegantly tilting the slats or lifting the electric wooden blinds up and down. Control options include remote control, smartphone apps, timers, and even commands when integrated with compatible smart home systems.
Tools you can use:
PDF Guides:
How to operate a Somfy remote
Single Channel Remotes
Situo RTS
Situo 1 RTS
Multi Channel Remotes
Situo 5 RTS
Situo 5 VAR RTS
How to program Electric Wooden Blinds
How to pair a remote with a motor
*When programming the motor the blind will be required to jog to confirm settings have been programmed, if the blind does not jog press the program button on the motor briefly until the blind jogs once.
*Power should be only connected to the blind being programmed. All other blinds should be disconnected from their respective power while programming is in progress.
Single Channel Remote
1
On the remote, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
Multi-Channel Remote
1
Using the Channel Selector select the desired channel (channel indicator will briefly be lit).
Multi-Channel Remote
2
On the remote, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
How to pair a second remote with a motor
*Note: Finish programming the first remote before pairing a second remote
Single & Multi - Channel Remote
1
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the PROGRAM button on the original remote until the blind jogs once.
Single & Multi - Channel Remote
2
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the PROGRAM button on the new remote until the blind jogs once.
The second remote is now added to the memory and can be used to operate the blind.
How to delete a remote from the motor memory
Single & Multi - Channel Remote
1
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the program button on the original remote until the blind jogs once.
Single & Multi - Channel Remote
2
Using a paperclip oe pen, press the program button on the second remote until the blind jogs once. Second remote is now deleted and will not operate the blind.
How to set up a new channel on a multi-channel remote
Multi-Channel Remote
1
Select the desired channel you wish to duplicate by momentarily pressing the channel selector button on the multichannel remote.
Multi-Channel Remote
2
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the program button on the remote until the blind jogs once.
Multi-Channel Remote
3
Ensuring you are on the new channel press the program button on the remote until the blind jogs once. Additional (new) channel is now added to the motor memory and can be used to operate the blind.
How to delete a channel on a multi-channel remote
Multi-Channel Remote
1
On the remote select the desire channel to be deleted.
Multi-Channel Remote
2
Using a paperclip or pen, press and hold the program button on the remote until the blind jogs once.
Multi-Channel Remote
3
Press the program button on the remote until the blind jogs once. Channel is now deleted from the motor memory and will not operate the blind.
How to adjust the motor speed
* Motor has 4 speed settings, each action decreases speed by 1. When lower speed has been reached, the blind will no longer respond.
Decreasing the tilt speed
1
Press the MY (stop) and DOWN buttons until the blind jogs. Speed has been decreased by 1.
Decreasing the tilt speed
Important
There are 4 speed settings, repeat as needed. The minimum setting has been reached when the motorised product briefly moves 3 times in one direction and then 3 times in the other direction.
Increasing the tilt speed
1
Press the MY (stop) and UP buttons until the blind jogs. Speed has been increased by 1.
Increasing the tilt speed
Important
There are 4 speed settings, repeat as needed. The maximum setting has been reached when the motorised product briefly moves 3 times in one direction and then 3 times in the other direction.
Restore to factory settings
*All remotes and limits will be erased from the motor memory. Motor is now reset to factory mode.
Delete all previous settings
1
Using a paperclip press and hold the program button located on the top of the motor casing until the blind jogs 3 times (approx. 12 secs.)
How to operate Electric Wooden Blinds
Tilting the slats up
Situo RTS
1
Press and hold the UP button to open the slats. Release the button when the desired position is reached.
Situo Var RTS
1
Press or scroll on the UP button/scroll wheel to open the slats. Press the MY button to stop the movement of the slats (button operation only).
Tilting the slats down
Situo RTS
1
Press and hold the DOWN button to close the slats. Release the button when the desired position is reached.
Situo Var RTS
1
Press or scroll on the DOWN button/scroll wheel to close the slats. Press the MY button to stop the movement of the slats (button operation only).
Lifting the blinds up
Situo RTS
1
Briefly press the UP button to lift the blinds.
Situo RTS
2
Press the MY button when the desired position is reached.
Situo Var RTS
1
Press the UP button to lift the blinds.
Situo Var RTS
2
Press the MY button when the desired position is reached.
Lowering the blinds down
Situo RTS
1
Briefly press the DOWN button to lower the blinds.
Situo RTS
2
Press the MY button when the desired position is reached.
Situo Var RTS
1
Briefly press the DOWN button or scroll DOWN the wheel to lower the blinds.
Situo Var RTS
2
Press the MY button when the desired position is reached.
How to adjust slat tilt positions
How to adjust upward slat tilt position
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the UP button. Blind will tilt to the pre-set UP limit.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Once the blind stops at the pre-set upper limit, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
3
Press and hold either the UP or DOWN button to adjust slats to the new position.
4
Press and hold the MY (stop) button until the blind jogs. New Upper Limit (up stop position) is now added to the memory.
How to adjust downward slat tilt position
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the DOWN button. Blind will tilt to the pre-set DOWN limit.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Once the blind stops at the pre-set down limit, press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
3
Press and hold either the UP or DOWN button to adjust slats to the new position.
4
Press and hold the MY (Stop) button until the blind jogs. New Lower Limit (down slat position) is now added to the memory.
How to program lift positions
How to set the intermediate lift position (My/favourite position)
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the UP or DOWN button until the blind slats reach a desired favourite position, then press the MY (stop) button to stop. If necessary, adjust the desired slat position by pressing and holding either the UP or DOWN button.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Press and hold the MY (stop) button until the blind jogs. Favourite my slat position is now added to the memory.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
3
Activate the blind favourite position by pressing the MY (stop) button from any slat position. Slats will move to the closed down position prior to stopping at the programmed my position.
How to adjust the upper lift position
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the UP button to move the blind to the upper end limit.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
3
Press and hold either the UP or DOWN button to adjust slats to the new position.
4
To confirm the new limit press and hold the MY (stop) button until the blind jogs.
How to adjust the lower lift position
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the DOWN button to move the blind to the lower end limit.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Press and hold the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously until the blind jogs.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
3
Press and hold either the UP or DOWN button to move the blind to the new desired position.
4
To confirm the new limit press and hold the MY (stop) button until the blind jogs.
How to adjust the intermediate lift position (My/favourite position)
Single and Multi Channel Remote
1
Press the UP or DOWN button until the blinds reach the desired favourite position.
Single and Multi Channel Remote
2
Press the MY button until the blind jogs. Favourite position has now been set.
FAQs about setting up Electric Wooden Blinds
How are Electric Wooden Blinds powered?
Electric wooden blinds are powered by a discreet lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Depending on usage frequency and the size of the blinds, the battery can last for extended periods before requiring a recharge, usually up to 6 months.
Do Electric Wooden Blinds need wiring?
No, you won't need to worry about wiring or hiring an electrician when it comes to electric wooden blinds. These blinds are wire-free, eliminating the need for any complex electrical work or installations. Instead, they operate seamlessly with the help of a rechargeable battery.
How are Electric Wooden Blinds installed?
Electric wooden blinds are easily installed in the same way as standard wooden blinds. Once you’ve fitted your brackets and clicked your blinds into place, there is an extra step of clipping your battery behind the headrail. See our guide on how to install electric wooden blinds for the full step-by-step breakdown.
Need further help setting up your Electric Wooden Blinds?
If you need any assistance during the set-up process, please give us a call on 0117 463 4411 or start a live chat with our highly trained customer support team.