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Motorization How-To Videos

Discover step-by-step guidance on remote control operations, mobile app tutorials, and general troubleshooting by exploring instructional videos on this page and the official 3 Day Blinds YouTube channel.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Remote Control Device

These state of the art remote controls feature a sleek designer profile and can be hand-held or wall mounted. Our remote is small and compact and operates via a wireless radio signal. Once paired with your Motorized Shades the remote is a convenient way to operate a single shade, or an entire room!

The remote control offers 15 channels for you to mix and match the way you control your window treatment. This means that you could set each channel to individually control one shade at a time, or group your treatments on one channel to control them all at the same time.

There is no limit to how many Shades you can group to one channel.

Radio frequency operation offers a range of approximately 65 ft. This extended range means the remote control does not have to be pointed directly at the shade to operate. Keep in mind that concrete walls and other signal interference may reduce radio frequency range.

Standard Lift remotes have 5 buttons for operation. The up and down buttons are used to move the window treatment up and down to your desired height. The middle dash or minus button (-) is used to set your shade to your favorite position. The left and right arrows allow you to change between the different channels. Top Down Bottom Up remotes have 8 buttons and the key difference is you have one more set of up and down buttons. The second set of buttons is programmed to raise and lower the headrail instead of the bottom rail. All of the other buttons function the same as our standard lift remotes.

Of course! Your Shades can be reprogrammed to your liking. Follow the steps in the setting a favorite position portion of the initial setup video.

Your remote needs a CR2450 3V lithium battery.

The first thing to check is the battery on the remote and the battery on the shade. To test the battery on the remote, press any button and if the display doesn't display the channel try replacing the battery. If your remote is operational check other channels on the remote to ensure other Shades are still connected. If you are able to operate other Shades, try charging the non operational shade. If after a charge the remote is still not operating the shade try to go through the remote pairing process again. If you are still experiencing an issue, please give us a call at (800) 800-3329.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / General

The Motorization app is a smart home application designed to control and manage motorized window treatments seamlessly. Designed with user convenience in mind, the app goes beyond basic control functionalities. It empowers users to create personalized settings and schedules tailored to their daily routines. Whether you want to wake up to the gentle embrace of sunlight or ensure privacy in the evening, the 3 Day Blinds app enables you to program your Blinds to move automatically according to your preferences.

The app allows you to take full control of your motorized window treatments. This is where you will find controls for setting up scenes and timers, rooms, and setting up voice commands for smart home devices.

No the app needs the 3 Day Blinds hub to operate your motorized products. The hub acts as a bridge that connects the app to your Shades.

The remote for your motorized treatments is needed during the initial setup and to program certain functions of the app. Once everything is setup, you will then be able to control everything from your app.

The 3 Day Blinds Motorization app is available for iOS and Android smart devices (iOS 10 or greater, Android 4.1 or greater).

The 3 Day Blinds Motorized app is Free and can be found on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / Hub

The 3 Day Blinds Hub allows you to use the 3 Day Blinds Motorized App. The hub connects to a Wi-Fi router and communicates with 3 Day Blinds motorized window treatments. It allows control of your Shades from anywhere in the world. Please note, a 2.4 GHz network is required.

Yes.  The 3 Day Blinds hub requires a 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi network.

Most modern routers are dual band and operate at both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz. The best way to ensure that your home network is compatible is to call your internet provider and ask them to identify your 2.4Ghz frequency or make that frequency visible from your router settings. This is a very common request to internet providers and should be able to be resolved fairly quickly. You can also watch this video to learn more about the 2.4Ghz band.

Virtually all WiFi routers have both 5GHz and 2.4 GHz frequency. The 2.4 Ghz frequency offers a wide coverage area and is better at penetrating solid objects such as walls, therefore, the 3 Day Blinds Hub can only be set up with the 2.4 Ghz frequency with a reliable and steady connection.

Yes. You can adjust your Motorized Shades and Drapery hardware from anywhere using the 3 Day Blinds Motorized App as long as your 3 Day Blinds Hub is connected to your home’s internet network.

Each hub has a range of up to 98 feet, however, optimal coverage is within 65 feet.

We recommend using 2 hubs for uninterrupted coverage for an average sized, single story 4 bedroom house. If you have a second story in your home we recommend a hub for that story as well.

3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / Rooms

The Rooms tab is where you will setup shades and assign them to a room. In the 3 Day Blinds App you can create custom rooms or select from a preset list. You can also upload your own photo to the room or use one of ours. Rooms is a great way to keep your Shades organized.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / Scenes & Timers

A Scene is a combination of pre-programmed actions for your Motorized Shades and drapery hardware. Scenes allow you to customize a series of actions together to create an event and to easily adjust the lighting in your home throughout the day. Scenes can be controlled on the app or by voice control add a timer to a scene for enhanced control.

Absolutely, you can add a timer to any scene to fully customize when your scenes will run.

Yes. All Scenes are stored in the 3 Day Blinds Hub. That means, your Scenes and Timers will continue to operate your motorized window treatments at the programmed time to the pre-set position even if the mobile device is not in the home.

Timers allow you to set a single shade, group of Shades, or a scene to trigger events at a specific time. This is helpful for rooms where light hits a section of your home at a specific time.

Yes. In your timers section you can select a sunrise or sunset timer. These timers have a 90 before and after range for sunrise and sunset, meaning you can set your Shades to open or close within that range.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / Smart Home Devices

3 Day Blinds motorized products are compatible with smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Shortcuts (Siri), Samsung SmartThings, and Control4.

Setting up voice commands with Google Home is easy. Simply follow the steps in this video to enable communication between Google Home and your smart Shades.

Connecting to your Amazon Alexa is a simple process. Simply follow the steps in this video and then set up voice commands for your Shades like you would any other device.

Setting up and connecting your motorized products to Samsung Smart Things is a simple process. Follow along with this video for a guide on how to connect.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Mobile App / Siri

Integrating your motorized window treatments with Siri is easy. Follow along with us in this video to get started!

Yes, once you are integrated with Siri follow the video found in the question "How do I integrate the app with Siri" you will set up shortcuts through the Shortcuts app like you would any other smart device.

3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - General Questions

Your first step is to book your FREE in-home design consultation with one of our expert Design Consultants. When your designer is in your home they will work with you to identify the needs of your project and help you find the perfect window treatment.

Motorized window treatments offer convenience, security, and enhanced privacy. No more interruptions making minor adjustments to your window treatments due to needing more light, or removing pesky glare. Set timers and scenes to automate your window treatments for enhanced privacy and security. With the touch of a button or a voice command (if you opt for the 3 Day Blinds hub) your window treatments will open and close with the greatest of ease.

3 Day Blinds motorized window treatments are operated by a remote control and are powered by a rechargeable battery in the headrail of the treatment. These rechargeable batteries are easy to access and the cords come with a magnetic tip to help you ensure a strong charging connection. With the 3 Day Blinds hub you'll also be able to connect your window treatments to the 3 Day Blinds motorization app and smart home devices.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Product Questions

We offer motorization on a variety of products. We currently offer motorization on Cellular Shades, Roller Shades, Soft Roman Shades, Roman Shades, Horizontal Sheer Shades, Simply Sheer Shades, Woven Wood Shades, and have motorized hardware for Drapery.

Yes, you certainly can. If you had a woven wood shade in your kitchen and a roller shade in your living room and you wanted to group them that is totally possible. As long as the products are close enough together and in range of the remote. You can also achieve this through the 3 Day Blinds hub and 3 Day Blinds motorization app.

There are a few indicators that your Shades need to be charged. First is if your Shades beep when operating, then you need to charge your Shades. If your Shades start operating at slower speeds without you changing the motor speed this is also an indication that your Shades need to be charged.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Installation Questions

If you are just buying Motorized Shades you are ready for installation. If you are taking your Shades to the next level with the 3 Day Blinds smart hub there are a few things you can do to prepare for the installation of your new motorized window treatments.

- Know you're Wi-Fi name and Password
- Ensure you have a visible 2.4Ghz Wi-Fi band
- Download the 3 Day Blinds app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Ensure your phone is updated to the most recent software
- Determine where you will place the smart hub
- Decide which group of Shades (Scene) you want to have the installer show you how to set up
- If applicable, ensure your home automation system (Alexa, Google Home, etc) is connected and accessible

Most modern routers have both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands available. You can consult your routers manual, or call your internet service provider for help. This is a common request to internet service providers and should be quick to resolve.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Troubleshooting / General

Most modern day routers have both 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz bands available, and while settings like this shouldn't disappear your user manual for your router should have directions on enabling the 2.4Ghz band. If you are facing difficulties call your internet service provider and they should be able to resolve the issue quickly.

We're sorry to hear that you are having difficulty with your motorized window treatments. Not to worry, our customer care team is here to help! Give them a call at (800) 800-3329 for more help.

3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Troubleshooting / Products

If your remote has lost connection, first ensure the remote battery is working. If the battery and remote are working try reconnecting the shade to the channel it was last functioning on. Follow this video for a simple guide on how to pair your shades to your remote.

Your shades should not be making regular noise other than the sound of the motor opening and closing the shade. If the window treatment beeps during operation this is an indication that the shade needs to be charged. If the motor is making a noise other than that we recommend giving us a call at (800) 800-3329.

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3 Day Blinds Motorized FAQs - Troubleshooting / Mobile App & Hub

Ensure that you are using the correct email address and password. If this still isn't working click the forgot your password button and enter the email that you signed up with. You should receive and email with instructions to reset your password.

Check the connection of your 3 Day Blinds smart hub and ensure that the smart hub is still in the app. If the smart hub has lost connection, reconnect the smart hub to the app This video will offer assistance in reconnecting your hub to your app.

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