Window-covering term

Factory-integrated motorization

A treatment designed and sold with a motor as part of its original operating system.

Why it matters

It generally means choosing a supported system rather than adding motion to an unknown existing mechanism.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-06 · Editorial basis and linked source records.

A device or system added to an existing window covering to move its existing mechanism.

The top rail that supports or houses the operating mechanism of many blinds and shades.