A motorised patio awning is controlled by remote and, with a compatible motor and control system, can also be controlled via an app or automated using sun and wind sensors. The available functions depend on the motor and control system. A sun sensor can extend awning when the sun is out, and a wind sensor retracts it when the wind reaches a preset level.
The automatic feature is convenient if you’re not always home when the weather changes, but it doesn’t replace the need to use the awning appropriately for the weather. If you want to use an app or a smart home system, the motor and control system must be compatible, so keep that in mind when placing your order.
