SMART WINDOW SHADES FOR JUST RIGHT LIGHT AND HEAT INTENSITY

With the covid-19 pandemic, we have all been spending more time at home than we usually do. It’s been a great opportunity to get ahead on house projects, play with the kids and brush up skills in online communication. When you’re thick in the middle of an activity, no one wants to get up to pull the blind because the sun is in your eyes. Somfy smart window shades can help you automatically create the most favourable conditions for your many moments at home.

Natural light wakens gently and gradually

We are all too familiar with the alarm clock’s jolt on most mornings. Perhaps during lockdown, you can try waking naturally, at the weekend or otherwise. Smart curtains open automatically, letting in just the right amount of light to start your day naturally.

Beyond a smooth start to your day, you’ll also be more in tune with your circadian rhythms. A study in Denmark found that exposure to sunlight helps regulate them, control sleep cycles and reduce stress – all necessary during our extended stay at home¹.

Time to wind down with the lights down

Sometimes, we don’t want to do much more than drop into the couch. Maybe you enjoy a cup of tea and a warm chat to wind down. With the softer light, you rest your body and your mind.

Or perhaps you like to escape with everyone in front of a movie. Using your smart speaker, you can launch your movie scene. The smart window shades lower to reduce glare and the lights fade out. The movie starts and in minutes you are far, far away, in another world.

Drink in the sun on your deck, winter or summer

Sitting outside to soak up some rays is good for our health and our mood. Sunlight increases vitamin D levels, improving appetite and blood circulation and strengthening bones². You also produce higher levels of the serotonin hormone, putting you in a better mood. According to a study from Australia, people can benefit from the mood-enhancing effects of sunlight regardless of air temperature³. Even when it’s chilly, the sun still makes us feel good.

So when the sun calls from out on your deck, don’t resist! Your pergola automatically adjusts to the outdoor temperature and light, in winter and in summer. You can lower the pergola’s screen if there’s a bit of a wind. Settle into your deck chair, wrap up in a blanket if it’s cool out, grab your book and bask. You’ll feel grateful for the simple things.

With Somfy smart roller shades, just the right amount of light and heat accompany you throughout your day, everyday, for a more comfortable lockdown.

¹ ScienceNordic.com

² Time.com

³ PsychologyToday.com