Keep Your Home Cool This Summer: With Smart Blinds and the Shade Connector App

As temperatures rise, keeping your home cool can often feel like a losing battle. But what if your blinds could do the hard work for you? 

With the Home Hub Collection, you can connect your Ellard smart blinds to your Wi-Fi network and control them effortlessly through the Shade Connector App or your smart speaker. Whether you're at home or away, your blinds can work in the background to help maintain a comfortable temperature, all year round. 

Smarter Living, Cooler Spaces 

The Luxury Hub and its compact alternative, the Mini Hub, offer seamless integration with your smart home setup. Once paired with your blinds, they allow for full automation, giving you the power to schedule, adjust, and monitor your blinds at any time. 

During summer, that means you can program your blinds to close during the hottest part of the day, keeping direct sunlight and unwanted heat out. Once the temperature drops in the evening, simply schedule your blinds to open and your windows to allow cooler air to circulate. 

So, What’s the Best Way to Stay Cool? 

Experts agree: keeping your windows and blinds closed during peak heat is one of the most effective ways to reduce indoor temperature. Blinds act as a barrier, reflecting sunlight and preventing your rooms from overheating. 

Using the Shade Connector App, you can set your blinds to respond automatically to daily temperature changes. Sync them with sunrise and sunset, or personalise them to your family’s routine. From weekdays to weekends, your blinds can do more than just block the light — they can help you create an energy-efficient, climate-responsive home. 

Control from Anywhere 

The convenience doesn’t stop there. With the Shade Connector App, you can adjust your blinds from any location. Whether you're on holiday or stuck at work, you can still create the perfect indoor environment to return to. It’s control, comfort, and convenience — all at the touch of a button. 

Choosing the Right Blinds for Temperature Control 

When choosing blinds to help with summer heat, material and colour matter. Light-coloured fabrics — especially white or neutral tones — reflect sunlight and keep your space cooler. In contrast, dark-coloured blinds tend to absorb heat, which can warm up the room even more. 

If you're looking to go one step further, blinds with a thermal lining are a great choice. They act as an extra barrier against external temperatures, helping to keep your home cool in summer and warm in winter. That’s not just a comfort upgrade — it’s a step toward better energy efficiency. 

 

Your Smartest Summer Investment 

Keeping your home cool doesn’t have to mean relying on fans or air conditioning. With smart blinds powered by Ellard's Home Hub and the Shade Connector App, you're investing in a simple, energy-smart solution that works for you, even when you’re not there. 

Ready to take control? Make this summer your coolest yet — the smart way.