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Motorized Screens and Home Automation: The Perfect Pair

Published on April 29, 2025

Automated patio screens

Adding comfort to your outdoor space has never been easier! Here’s how automated patio screens combine convenience, protection, and style!

As home technology continues to evolve, it is easier than ever to customize your living experience — indoors and outdoors. Automated patio screens offer a seamless and stylish solution if you want to expand your home’s smart capabilities into your patio, lanai, or porch

Combining motorized screens with your existing home automation system provides effortless control and year-round comfort, helping you make the most of your outdoor spaces.

With Phantom Screens of Central Florida, homeowners throughout Daytona Beach, Orlando, The Villages, and surrounding areas can enjoy the perfect pairing of convenience and comfort.

What Are Automated Patio Screens?

Automated patio screens are motorized retractable screens that can be raised or lowered with the push of a button—or completely hands-free with automation features. Designed to deliver shade, airflow, pest protection, and privacy, these screens offer everything you need to enjoy your patio, lanai, or outdoor room comfortably.

At Phantom Screens of Central Florida, our motorized screens are built with durable mesh or vinyl materials and housed in sleek, discreet tracks that blend with your home’s architecture. Whether you want full visibility or total seclusion, these screens are customized to fit your lifestyle and aesthetic.

How Automated Screens Work with Smart Home Systems

Modern homeowners expect more than just convenience—they want technology that adapts to their routines. That is precisely where Phantom’s motorized screen solutions shine.

Our automated patio screens integrate with leading home automation platforms, such as Somfy’s TaHoma® switch, allowing you to control your screens via:

  • Smartphone or tablet apps
  • Voice assistants like Alexa, Google Home, or Siri
  • Wall-mounted control panels or remotes
  • Scheduled timers and environmental sensors

You can lower your screens automatically at sunset, raise them when the breeze picks up, or activate them with a simple voice command while entertaining guests.

Benefits of Integration:

  • Energy Savings – Program your screens to block intense sunlight during peak hours to reduce indoor cooling needs.
  • Weather Response – Use wind or sun sensors to automatically protect screens from damage or enhance your comfort.
  • Hands-Free Living – Control your screens while cooking, relaxing, or even away from home.
  • Seamless Automation – Sync screens with lighting, fans, and more for a fully connected outdoor environment.

Why Homeowners Love Phantom’s Motorized ScreensAutomated patio screens

When you choose Phantom Screens of Central Florida, you are not just adding a screen but upgrading your lifestyle. Our screens offer more than simple shade:

  • Custom Fit and Design – Built to match your home’s architecture and finish options.
  • Unmatched Privacy – You can enjoy peace and quiet without sacrificing the view with vinyl or privacy mesh.
  • Bug-Free Living – Keep mosquitoes, flies, and other pests out while enjoying fresh air.
  • Year-Round Use – Turn your patio or lanai into a true extension of your home, usable in every season.
  • Quiet, Smooth Operation – Designed for daily use without loud motors or jerky movement.

From quiet morning coffees to breezy evening dinners with friends, your screens respond instantly to your needs.

Where Can You Install Automated Patio Screens?

Our motorized screen systems can be tailored to almost any space, including:

  • Patios and lanais
  • Balconies and porches
  • Garage door openings
  • Covered outdoor kitchens or dining spaces
  • Large entryways or oversized openings

If you have a space that could use sun control, privacy, or protection from pests, Phantom Screens of Central Florida has a solution designed to fit perfectly.

FAQs About Automated Patio Screens

Can I connect my automated screens to my smart home system?

Yes! Phantom’s motorized screens work seamlessly with platforms like Somfy®, which can connect to Alexa, Google Assistant, and more. You can control them via app, remote, or voice.

What screen materials offer the most privacy?

We recommend vinyl screens or tightly woven privacy mesh for maximum privacy. These options obscure outside views while still allowing airflow and light filtration.

Are these screens weather-resistant?

Absolutely. Our screens are built for Florida’s unique climate, including sun exposure, humidity, and salty air. We install only premium products designed to last.

Do I need an electrician to install motorized screens?

Not usually. Our expert team handles the entire installation process, including integrating your screens with your home automation system if applicable.

Can I use them all year?

Yes! Automated screens are great for summer shade, fall breezes, and winter privacy. They give you control 365 days a year.

Experience the Ease of Automated Living with Phantom Screens

If you want to extend your home’s comfort and control into your outdoor living spaces, Phantom Screens of Central Florida is ready to help. Our automated patio screens give you the flexibility, privacy, and shade you need—backed by the convenience of innovative technology.

Ready to get started? Contact us today to schedule your custom screen consultation.

 

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Retractable Screens for Orlando and all of Central Florida

Whether you want to expand your living space, protect your home from insects or enjoy enhanced natural ventilation or solar shading, Phantom Screens of Central Florida, an exclusive Phantom distributor, has the expertise and Orlando retractable screens to fit your needs.

Based in Orlando, Florida, we are the region’s leading supplier of professionally-installed Phantom Screen Doors – the retractable screen door.  Phantom products are Custom made to blend seamlessly with your home’s décor.  We have retractable screens for doors, windows or motorized screens for large openings.

With a wide range of colors, mesh options and motorized screens, we have Orlando retractable screens for every style of home and budget. Why not give us a call at (407) 630-5565  for a FREE estimate.

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