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Taylor Blinds Sets the Future of Smart Blinds in MOTION

hile the COVID-19 pandemic airport check-in to security clearance the launch of MOTION, an automation
has changed our everyday and final boarding, passengers will have concept for window coverings, motorised
Wlife in unprecedented ways, access to designated lanes using facial blinds are available to everyone. Not only
it has encouraged mindfulness among recognition systems. does it make life easier for everyone, but it
consumers, businesses and big brands. Dutch hotel chain citizenM has also is safer and contributes to a more energy-
Sustainability has been a buzz word for a launched a smart mobile application for efficient home. It can also be controlled
few years now but has been at the centre contactless stays at its hotels. The app from anywhere in the world, connecting
of the pandemic as consumers begin to helps guests check in and out digitally to leading smart applications like Amazon
closely monitor their favourite brands, and can also control lights, blinds and Alexa, Google Assistant and IFTTT.
support local businesses and actively seek temperature inside their rooms using a
out more sustainable solutions. smartphone. Contactless payments and Remote controlled and manual options
From travel and hospitality to home curbside pickups have become the new While MOTION is designed to be fully
décor, brands and businesses are becoming norm in the restaurant industry. remote-controlled and operated from
more innovative by offering incredible In the home, homeowners are opting anywhere, it does feature a Pull function
solutions to clients that complement and for contactless devices, and materials in the form of a cord or wand to manually
encourage this new normal. Taylor Blinds that have a longer lifespan which are control the blinds. Install the MOTION
& Shutters, a leader in sophisticated and easy to maintain and offer anti-microbial Blinds smartphone app to connect to
innovative solutions for home and office substances instead of rough tactile any of your home applications, including
space, is launching the revolutionary surfaces. At the same time, the financial Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for
MOTION Roller Blinds to make everyday slump means limited budgets and voice control functionality. These blinds
life easier, safer and more sustainable. more sustainable and maintenance-free are completely cable-free and easy to
finishes. install. dw
Smart, sustainable technology in home Smart technology has been a common
décor trend in home décor for years now. With www.taylorblinds.co.za
The pandemic has had a tremendous
impact on all industries, with every sector
from travel and hospitality, to food and
home décor feeling the pinch and having
to adapt. After lockdown restrictions
brought the travel and tourism industry
to a near standstill, airports and hotels are
trying to re-build travellers’ confidence.
Contactless technologies are proving to
be a game changers in many industries
to ensure the safety and wellbeing of
consumers across the board.
One example is Beijing Capital
International Airport, which has
partnered with Swiss tech company SITA
to automate the entire passenger journey
using biometric technologies. From

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