QMotion shades, made by Legrand, hide a patented battery-powered motor inside the shade tube, so there is nothing to wire and nothing on show. That makes them a natural retrofit for existing homes: CMI can motorize windows throughout New Jersey and New York without opening walls or calling in an electrician.
Why Choose QMotion
Quiet Operation
A patented motor inside the shade tube, designed to run very quietly.
No Wiring Required
Battery-powered with nothing to wire — ideal for existing homes and retrofits.
D-Cell Battery Power
Standard D-cell batteries inside the tube, rated at up to three years depending on use.
Works by Hand
A gentle pull moves the shade, so it never depends on finding the remote.
App & Scene Control
The Qsync hub adds the QMotion app, with schedules and scenes.
Group Control
Control multiple shades simultaneously with a single remote or app command.
Quiet Motors That Also Work by Hand
QMotion's motor sits inside the shade tube and is designed for very quiet operation, which matters in bedrooms, nurseries, home offices and media rooms. A patented counterbalance also lets you move the shade by hand: a gentle pull starts it moving, so a shade never depends on finding the remote.
No Wiring Required
QMotion battery shades run on standard D-cell alkaline batteries housed inside the shade tube, with no battery packs or wires on show. QMotion rates them at up to three years, depending on shade size and how often the shade moves; narrow shades take AA batteries, rated at one to two years depending on the battery type. The batteries are changed through an access port without taking the shade down, and a low-voltage wired version is available where a power supply is preferred. Because nothing needs wiring, QMotion suits existing homes, historic properties and rentals.
Smart Home Integration
QMotion remotes run a single shade or a group, and multi-channel remotes handle several shades or groups from one handset. Adding the Qsync hub brings in the QMotion app for control from your phone, with schedules that raise and lower shades at set times and scenes that move several at once. QMotion shades can also be integrated with compatible home automation systems.
QMotion vs. Lutron & Somfy
QMotion occupies a distinct position in CMI's motorization lineup. While Lutron's HomeWorks and RadioRA 3 systems are the gold standard for whole-home lighting and shading integration — and Somfy's wired systems are ideal for new construction — QMotion fills the gap for homeowners who want quiet, reliable motorization without the complexity or cost of a full smart-home installation. QMotion is particularly well-suited for: existing homes where walls are already closed, rental properties, historic buildings, and any room where a simple battery-operated solution is preferred. CMI's design team will help you determine whether QMotion, Lutron, Somfy, or a combination of systems is the right choice for your specific project.
Available Shade Styles & Fabrics
QMotion's line covers motorized roller shades, honeycomb (cellular) shades and motorized drapery rods. Roller fabrics run from sheer and light-filtering to room-darkening and blackout, and a dual shade pairs two fabrics on one window: a light-filtering shade in front, say, and a blackout shade behind it. CMI's design team brings samples to your home, so you can see how each fabric handles your light before you choose.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes QMotion shades different from other motorized shades?+
QMotion builds a patented battery-powered motor into the shade tube itself, so there are no wires, battery packs or antennas to hide, and the shade runs very quietly. You can also move a QMotion shade by hand: a gentle pull starts it moving, so a shade never depends on finding the remote.
How long do QMotion batteries last?+
QMotion battery shades run on standard D-cell alkaline batteries inside the shade tube, which QMotion rates at up to three years depending on shade size and use; narrow shades take AA batteries, rated at one to two years depending on the battery type. The batteries are changed through an access port without taking the shade down.
Can QMotion shades be controlled by a smart home system?+
Yes. QMotion remotes run single shades or groups, and the Qsync hub adds the QMotion app, with schedules and scenes that move several shades at once. QMotion shades can also be integrated with compatible home automation systems.
What shade styles does QMotion make?+
QMotion makes motorized roller shades, honeycomb (cellular) shades and motorized drapery rods. Roller fabrics run from sheer and light-filtering to blackout, and a dual shade pairs two fabrics on one window.
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Schedule Your QMotion Consultation
Our specialists will assess your home, recommend the right QMotion system, and handle every detail from fabric selection to programming and installation — with no wiring required.