Whole-Home Motorization: Planning During Construction or Renovation

The best time to plan motorized shades is before the drywall goes up.

Pre-Wiring

16/2 or 18/2 gauge wire from each window to central location. Conduit for future upgrades. Junction boxes at window corners.

Power Planning

Dedicated circuit for large homes. Central power distribution panel. Battery motors where wiring impractical.

Control Integration

Coordinate protocol with AV integrator. Plan hub placement. Design user interfaces.

Timeline

Framing → Pre-drywall wiring → After drywall: brackets → After finishes: install and program.

Contact Baja Shades during design phase for motorization planning.