What You'll Need
- Hunter Douglas PowerView shades (professionally installed)
- PowerView Hub Gen 3
- PowerView app
- 2.4GHz or 5GHz WiFi network
Step-by-Step Setup
- Install shades: Professional installation of PowerView shades is recommended.
- Position the hub: Place PowerView Hub Gen 3 centrally in your home.
- Connect hub: Plug in the hub using the included power adapter.
- Wait for startup: Hub LEDs will indicate when ready (solid light).
- Download PowerView app: Install on your smartphone.
- Create account: Sign up for Hunter Douglas.
- Add hub: Tap "+" and follow prompts to connect the hub.
- Connect to WiFi: Enter your network credentials.
- Add shades: Hub will discover nearby PowerView shades automatically.
- Name shades: Assign rooms and names to each shade.
- Create scenes: Set up scenes like "Good Morning" or "Movie Time."
- Schedule automations: Create schedules based on time or sunrise/sunset.
- Connect voice assistants: Link to Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit.
Key Features
- Premium motorized window treatments
- Thread and Bluetooth connectivity (Gen 3)
- Sunrise/sunset scheduling
- Scene creation and scheduling
- Works with Alexa, Google, Siri
- Apple HomeKit compatible
- Whisper-quiet motor operation
Troubleshooting
- Shade not responding: Check battery level if battery-powered. Re-pair with hub.
- Hub offline: Check power and WiFi connection. Restart hub if needed.
- Shades not discovering: Bring shades closer to hub during setup.
- Schedule not running: Verify internet connection. Check schedule is enabled.
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