Motorized shades installed in a South Sound home by Rivas Technology Group
Authorized Clara Shades & PowerShades Dealer

Motorized Shades That Move With Your Life

Custom-measured, professionally installed motorized shading for homes across Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, and the South Sound. Indoor, outdoor, PoE-powered, and fully integrated with your smart home system.

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Authorized Dealer
Clara Shades
PowerShades
Lutron
Control4 Gold
Our Shade Platforms

Two Premium Shade Systems. Custom to Your Home.

Every shade we install is custom-measured, built to order, and professionally integrated. We match the right platform to your project — because no two homes are alike.

Clara Shades motorized roller shades installed in a South Sound home
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Clara Shades

Elegant, motorized shading systems designed by integrators, for integrators. Clara Shades offers a refined selection of indoor and outdoor roller shades with premium fabrics, hardwired and battery-powered options, and seamless smart home integration — all backed by exceptional dealer support.

✦ Indoor & outdoor motorized roller shades with curated premium fabric collections
✦ Hardwired and battery-powered motor options for retrofit or new construction
✦ Control4 integration for automated scenes — shades move with your lighting, climate, and schedule
✦ Elegant enclosed and exposed cassette designs in multiple colors
✦ Solar, light-filtering, and blackout fabrics for any room and any need
✦ Built by a team with deep Control4 integration expertise — designed to work, not just to install
PowerShades TruePoE motorized shade installed by Rivas Technology Group
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PowerShades

The innovator in PoE-powered motorized shading. PowerShades holds the patent on TruePoE technology — a single Ethernet cable delivers both power and data to each shade, drawing less than 5 watts. No injectors, no converters, no separate power supplies. Just plug into your PoE switch and go.

✦ Patented TruePoE — single Cat5/6 cable for power and data, under 5W per shade
✦ Indoor roller shades, exterior screens, and blackout options
✦ AC-powered exterior shades with wind sensors and weather-rated construction
✦ Runs on the same network infrastructure we install — PoE switches power both your WiFi and your shades
✦ Control4 integration, app control, voice control, and scheduling
✦ 1,000+ fabric options — solar, light-filtering, decorative, and blackout
What We Design & Install

Motorized Shade Capabilities

From a single window to an entire home — we handle measurement, fabric selection, power planning, installation, and smart home integration.

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Interior Roller Shades

Motorized roller shades for every room — bedrooms, living areas, offices, and media rooms. Solar, light-filtering, and blackout fabrics tailored to your needs.

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Exterior Screens & Shades

Weatherproof motorized screens for patios, pergolas, and decks. Block sun, wind, and insects while extending your outdoor living season year-round.

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PoE-Powered Shading

PowerShades TruePoE runs on your existing network switch — a single Ethernet cable delivers power and data. Cleanest install, lowest energy draw, simplest maintenance.

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Smart Home Integration

Shades join your lighting and climate scenes in Control4. Good Morning opens the shades and warms the lights. Movie Night closes everything and dims to theater levels.

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New Construction Pre-Wire

We work with builders to plan shade motor locations, run power and data cabling, and pre-wire before drywall — ensuring hidden infrastructure and clean finishes.

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Custom Measurement & Consultation

Every shade is built to order. We measure on-site, consult on fabrics and opacity, plan power requirements, and handle the entire order and installation process.

Design Your Shades

Shade Simulator

Explore styles, fabrics, and colors for your project. When you're ready, we'll handle the rest — measurement, ordering, and professional installation.

Already have a Lutron system? We also install Lutron motorized shades including Serena and Palladiom lines. If your home runs on Lutron Caséta or RA3, we can integrate shading into your existing ecosystem without switching platforms. Every shade brand we carry integrates with Control4 for whole-home scene control.

Lutron Certified
Shades Work Better With

Part of a Complete Smart Home

Motorized shades are most powerful when they're connected to everything else in your home.

Smart Lighting

Shades and lighting work in tandem — as shades lower, lights compensate. One scene controls both for the perfect ambiance in any room.

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WiFi & Networking

PowerShades TruePoE shades draw power from the same PoE switches that run your WiFi access points. One network infrastructure powers everything.

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Next-Gen Security

Shades can simulate occupancy when you're away — opening and closing on schedule alongside lights and security arming. One more layer of deterrence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Motorized Shade Questions

Common questions from South Sound homeowners about motorized shade installation.

What brands do you install?

We are authorized dealers for Clara Shades and PowerShades, and we also install Lutron shading systems. Each offers different strengths — Clara for elegant design and dealer-grade support, PowerShades for patented TruePoE technology, and Lutron for deep integration with existing Lutron ecosystems.

What is a PoE motorized shade?

PoE (Power over Ethernet) shades run on a single Ethernet cable that delivers both power and data. PowerShades holds the patent on TruePoE — each shade draws less than 5 watts and plugs directly into a standard PoE switch. No injectors, no converters, no separate power supplies. It's the cleanest, simplest installation method available.

Can motorized shades integrate with my smart home?

Yes. All three shade platforms integrate with Control4, allowing shades to participate in automated scenes. Press Good Night and your shades close, lights dim , doors lock, and the alarm arms. Shades can also follow the sun on a daily schedule to manage natural light and energy efficiency automatically.

Do I need a consultation before ordering?

Yes — every shade is custom-measured and built to order. We provide free in-home consultations to assess your windows, discuss fabric options, plan power and motor placement, and ensure seamless integration with your existing systems. Use the shade simulator above to explore styles before your visit.

Can you add motorized shades to an existing home?

Absolutely. Battery-powered and wireless motor options make retrofit installation straightforward without opening walls. For homes with existing structured wiring or PoE network infrastructure , PowerShades TruePoE is an especially clean option. For new construction, we pre-wire during the build phase.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, and the greater South Sound region of Washington State. Read about our Bonney Lake shade projects →

Service Areas

Motorized Shade Installation Across the South Sound

We measure, install, and integrate motorized shading systems for homeowners throughout Pierce County and the greater South Sound.

Tacoma

Pierce County

Puyallup

Pierce County

Gig Harbor

Pierce County

University Place

Pierce County

Bonney Lake

Pierce County

Ready to Transform Your Windows?

Every shade is custom — which means it starts with a conversation. Schedule a free in-home consultation and we'll handle measurement, fabric selection, and integration planning.

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Or call us directly at 425-954-6003

Rivas Technology Group — Professional motorized shade installation serving Tacoma WA, Puyallup WA, Gig Harbor WA, University Place WA, Bonney Lake WA, and the South Sound region. Authorized Clara Shades dealer, authorized PowerShades dealer, Lutron certified installer. Control4 Gold Dealer, top Ajax Systems dealer in the South Sound, CEDIA Member. We specialize in indoor motorized roller shades, outdoor motorized screens, PoE-powered shading, blackout shades, solar shades, new construction shade pre-wire, and smart home shade integration. Electrical Contractor License #RIVASGL799DR.