Questions and Answers for SeaSun Carmel Grey and Beige Motorized Outdoor Patio Roller Shade with Valance 96 in. W x 96 in. L

A:  The Surfside shade must be connected to power in order to work. It does not have rechargeable batteries. The remote requires a battery.

A:  This shade can be mounted anywhere there is a flat, sturdy mounting surface that the valance and brackets can be installed on.

A:  Installation instructions can be found on seasunshades.com

A:  You could probably use a Bond Bridge and use their app to set a timer.

A:  These shades do not have a timer.

A:  The motorized shades come with two guide wires.

A:  As of right now, our shades must be controlled via the remote control that comes with the shade.

A:  I would think a Bond Bridge would work fine.

A:  These shades are rated for outdoor use. If the shade gets wet, please make sure to dry it completely before rolling into the valance.

A:  If you do not want to see the valance, you may mount the shade in a position that you would not see it.

A:  You may use a standard outlet to run this shade.

A:  Hi Rachel, This will block some rain, but it also will allow some to still get through the fabric. ~Seasun Shades