Remote or Wall Switch: Controlling Your Awning
Once you have decided on a motorised system, you need to choose how you interact with it. A portable remote handset allows you to control your awning from anywhere, while a fixed wall switch provides a permanent, always-accessible control point. Both have their merits, and the right decision depends on your preference for convenience versus clutter-free surfaces.
The Versatility of Remote Handsets
Remote handsets allow you to operate your awning from the garden, the patio, or even from inside the house. This flexibility is perfect if you like to adjust your shade while moving around your space. Modern remotes can also control multiple products, such as an awning and lighting, from a single unit. The only downside is remembering where you put the handset; it can get lost or misplaced in a busy household.
- Operate from anywhere
- Control multiple devices
- Portable convenience
- No fixed wall wiring needed
The Stability of Wall Switches
A fixed wall switch acts as a permanent, reliable control point that you always know how to find. It is hard-wired into your home's system, meaning it never needs batteries and can’t be misplaced. For households that prefer a clutter-free living space where gadgets are hidden or minimised, a wall switch near your patio doors is the most ergonomic and functional solution.
- Always in a fixed location
- No batteries required
- Ergonomic and reliable
- Ideal for high-traffic patio doors
Which Fits Your Lifestyle?
Consider your habits. Are you the type to misplace remote controls? If so, the wall switch is a superior, stress-free option. Do you prefer adjusting your shade from the middle of the garden? Then the remote handset is a must. Many of our clients actually opt for both: a wall switch for primary control and a remote handset for occasional adjustments from the garden.
Common questions
Can I have both types of control?
Yes, many systems allow you to have a hard-wired wall switch and a wireless remote controller simultaneously.
Do remotes need batteries?
Yes, remotes require battery changes, typically every few years.
Are wall switches safe outdoors?
Yes, we use specific weather-rated controls if a switch needs to be installed outside, though inside near the door is standard.
Can a remote be set up to control several awnings?
Yes, multi-channel remotes are designed to control several individual structures independently.
In short
Remotes offer portable, multi-device control; wall switches offer reliable, permanent access. Both can often be used together for maximum flexibility.
What to do next
Discuss your control preferences with our technical team.
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