SkyLift™ Manual Operation for Hard-to-Reach Skylight Shades

Operate Hunter Douglas SkyLift™ shades manually with a hand crank or telescoping pole. Turn the hand crank to raise or lower the shade. For hard-to-reach skylights, use a telescoping pole for convenient control from the floor.

SkyLift™ is available with both Hunter Douglas Duette® and Applause® Honeycomb Shades, making it an excellent solution for skylights and other hard-to-reach windows. These energy-efficient honeycomb shades help insulate your home while providing light control, privacy, and a clean, streamlined appearance. Whether you choose the premium performance of Duette® or the value-driven design of Applause®, SkyLift™ allows you to enjoy the benefits of honeycomb shades in challenging window locations.

Learn more about the features, styles, and energy-saving advantages of our Honeycomb Shades.

Safe, Cord-Free Control for Drapery and Vertical Blinds

A travelling wand is a simple, cord-free operating system used on select drapery systems and vertical blinds. It provides smooth, easy operation while eliminating the need for cords, making it a safer choice for homes with children and pets.

How Does a Travelling Wand Work?

The wand attaches directly to the window covering and allows you to operate it by moving or rotating the wand.

On traversing drapery systems, the wand slides the drapery panels smoothly across the track. Because you are not touching the fabric, travelling wands can also help keep drapery panels cleaner over time.

For vertical blinds, a single wand performs two functions. Rotating the wand adjusts the vanes for light control and privacy. Moving the wand across the window traverses the blinds open or closed.

Benefits of a Travelling Wand

• Cord-free operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Smooth, easy operation
• Precise light and privacy control
• Reduced handling of fabrics and vanes
• Clean, uncluttered appearance

Safe, Cord-Free Control for Horizontal Blinds

SpringRise™ is a cordless lift system designed for select horizontal blinds such as Alternative Wood blinds, Aluminum blinds and Hardwood blinds. This innovative operating system eliminates the need for cords, creating a clean appearance while providing enhanced safety for homes with children and pets.

Because there are no accessible cords, SpringRise™ offers simple, intuitive operation with minimal effort.

How Does SpringRise™ Work?

SpringRise™ uses a spring-loaded mechanism to raise and lower the blind.

To lower the blind, simply pull the bottom rail down and secure it into the hold-down brackets mounted at the bottom of the window frame or sill. When you release the blind from the brackets, the spring mechanism automatically retracts the blind neatly to the top of the window.

Because the lift system relies on these hold-down brackets for operation, the brackets must be permanently attached to the window frame or sill. As a result, this system may not be the right choice for every homeowner or every window application. Our design consultants can help you determine whether SpringRise™ is the best operating system for your needs.

Benefits of SpringRise™

• Cord-free operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Automatic retraction for easy operation
• Clean, uncluttered appearance
• Helps keep blinds secure and in place

Enhanced Safety for Chain-Operated Window Coverings

A shroud is a protective cover designed to enclose the operating chain or cord loop on select window coverings. By covering the chain when it is not in use, this system provides an added layer of safety for homes with children and pets while maintaining the smooth operation of chain-driven shades.

Shrouded chain systems also create a cleaner, more streamlined appearance at the window.

How Does a Shrouded Chain Work?

A shroud surrounds the continuous chain or cord loop used to operate the window covering.

To raise or lower the shade, simply slide or lift the shroud to access the operating chain. Once you have adjusted the shade, lower the shroud back into position to cover and secure the chain.

As a result, the operating loop remains enclosed when not in use, helping reduce accessibility while maintaining easy everyday operation.

Benefits of a Shrouded Chain

• Smooth and reliable shade operation
• Practical alternative to motorization for large or oversized shades

Window Coverings That May Use a Shrouded Chain

Shrouded chain operation is commonly available on several types of window coverings, including

• Roller shades
• Solar Roller shades
• Banded shades

Shrouds vary in style and availability by manufacturer and product collection. Our design consultants can help you determine whether a shrouded chain system is available for the window coverings you are considering.

Safe, Convenient Control for Window Shades

Retractable cord operation is a lift system designed with child safety in mind. To comply with Canadian child safety regulations, the operating cord automatically retracts into the headrail when released, keeping the accessible cord length short. This design provides smooth, easy operation while maintaining a clean appearance and enhanced safety for homes with children and pets.

This lift system is popular with Honeycomb and Privacy Sheers.

Because the cord remains at a consistent length, retractable cord systems offer simple, intuitive operation with reduced accessible cord exposure.

How Does Retractable Cord Operation Work?

To lower the shade, simply pull down on the cord or wand. To raise the shade, pull the cord or wand again and guide the shade to the desired position.

When released, the operating cord automatically retracts back into the headrail, keeping it neatly out of the way.

As a result, homeowners enjoy precise light control without long, dangling cords.

Benefits of Retractable Cords

• Cordless appearance with retractable operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Smooth, easy-to-use operation
• Consistent cord length for convenient everyday use
• Clean, uncluttered appearance
• Precise control of light and privacy
• Practical alternative to cordless systems when furniture or other obstacles limit access to the centre of the shade

Simple, Cord-Free Control for Blinds and Shades

Push Button / Band Route is a cordless lift system available on select wood blinds, alternative wood blinds, and honeycomb shades. Designed for smooth, easy operation, this system eliminates traditional lift cords while providing enhanced safety for homes with children and pets.

With a simple press of a button located on the bottom rail, you can easily raise or lower the window covering to the desired position.

How Does Push Button / Band Route Work?

To operate the blind or shade, simply press the button located on the bottom rail. While the button is depressed, the window covering can be raised or lowered. Release the button when the desired position is reached.

This intuitive system provides precise control while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance at the window.

Band Route for Enhanced Safety

To comply with Canadian child safety regulations, wood blinds, faux wood blinds, and select honeycomb shades sold in Canada use durable plastic bands routed through the blind instead of traditional exposed lift cords.

These bands provide the same smooth operation homeowners expect while enhancing safety for children and pets.

Available on Select Window Coverings

Push Button / Band Route operation is available on:

• Wood blinds
• Alternative wood blinds
• Select honeycomb shades
• Top down bottom up honeycomb shades

On some honeycomb shades, the band route system also makes top down bottom up operation possible, allowing homeowners to enjoy flexible light control and privacy.

Benefits of Push Button / Band Route Operation

• Cord-free operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Clean, uncluttered appearance
• Simple push-button operation
• Precise control of light and privacy
• Available with top down bottom up functionality on select honeycomb shades

Convenient, Cord-Free Control at Your Fingertips

Power wand operation provides a simple and convenient way to control motorized blinds and shades. Attached directly to the window covering, the power wand offers cordless operation without the need for remotes, apps, or hardwiring.

Designed with ease of use in mind, power wands are an excellent choice for homeowners seeking the convenience of motorization with intuitive, everyday operation. They are especially popular on roller shades over kitchen sinks, where other lift systems can be difficult to reach and operate.

How Does a Power Wand Work?

A power wand uses built-in buttons to send an electronic signal to the motor inside the blind or shade. When activated, the motor raises or lowers the window covering to the desired position.

Most power wands feature:

• Up and down controls
• A stop or favorite position button
• Smooth, quiet operation
• Precise positioning of the shade

Some systems can also be programmed with a favorite position, allowing you to return the shade to your preferred setting with the touch of a button.

Benefits of Power Wand Operation

• Cord-free operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Simple push-button control
• Convenient access directly at the window
• Smooth, quiet motorized operation
• No separate remote required

Convenient, Effortless Control for Modern Living

Motorized window coverings offer the ultimate in convenience, comfort, and control. With the touch of a button, you can raise, lower, or adjust your blinds and shades without the need for cords or manual operation.

Because there are no accessible cords, motorization also enhances child and pet safety while creating a clean, uncluttered appearance at the window.

Motorization is available on almost every window covering product including:

• Honeycomb shades
• Banded shades
• Roller shades
• Solar shades
• Roman shades
• Natural shades
• Sheer shades
• Shutters
• Drapery Tracks

How Does Motorization Work?

Motorized blinds and shades use a quiet, built-in motor to move the window covering to the desired position. Depending on the product, operation can be controlled using:

• A remote control
• A wall switch
• A smartphone or tablet app

Many motorized systems can also be automated and programmed to operate automatically throughout the day, helping manage privacy, natural light, and comfort.

Benefits of Motorized Window Coverings

• Cord-free operation
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Smooth, quiet operation
• Convenient control at the touch of a button
• Improved privacy and security
• Helps improve energy efficiency
• Ideal for hard-to-reach windows
• Perfect for large or oversized window coverings

Ideal Applications for Motorization

Motorization is especially popular for:

• Tall or hard-to-reach windows
• Skylights
• Large windows and patio doors
• Homes with many window coverings
• Bedrooms and media rooms
• Smart homes and connected living spaces

Motorization is an excellent solution for windows that are difficult to reach because of their height, size, or location.

Smart Home Integration

Many motorized window coverings can integrate with popular smart home systems, allowing you to schedule shade movements, create scenes, and control your window coverings with voice commands.

Automated operation can also help protect furnishings from harsh sunlight while improving comfort throughout the year.

Safe, Simple, and Easy to Use

Cordless operation is one of the most popular lift systems for modern blinds and shades. By eliminating hanging cords, cordless window coverings provide a clean appearance while enhancing safety for homes with children and pets.

Designed for everyday convenience, cordless lift systems allow you to raise and lower your window coverings with a simple touch.

How Does Cordless Operation Work?

Cordless blinds and shades use an internal tension mechanism located within the headrail or bottom rail. This mechanism allows the window covering to remain in position without the need for external lift cords.

To operate the blind or shade, simply pull down on the bottom rail to lower it or gently push the bottom rail upward to raise it. The shade will stay in the desired position when released.

As a result, homeowners enjoy smooth, intuitive operation and a streamlined appearance.

Benefits of Cordless Operation

• No hanging cords
• Enhanced child and pet safety
• Clean, uncluttered appearance
• Simple, intuitive operation
• Smooth adjustment of light and privacy
• Ideal for everyday use
• Popular choice for modern homes

Window Coverings Available with Cordless Operation

Cordless lift systems are available on many popular window coverings, including:

• Honeycomb shades
• Banded shades
• Roller shades
• Solar Roller shades
• Roman shades
• Natural shades
• Sheer shades

Alternative Cordless Version for Roller Shades

Another cordless version requires a slight tug on the bottom hem bar to lift the shade. The operation of this style of lift system is not as exact as the one shown above.