Obviously the choice is yours based on your needs, but motorized blinds do offer a lot of advantages which can make your life a little easier (and a lot safer). Motorized blinds offer the ultimate in convenience, allowing you to raise/lower your blinds at the touch of a button. You can control one set of blinds at a time, or up to 5-15 blinds at once (with a multi-channel remote). Motorized blinds are also the ideal solution for large or hard-to-reach windows and skylights, and are the perfect window treatment for the elderly or people with disabilities, based on the ease of operation. Safety also comes standard with motorized blinds, as there are no dangling cords which can pose a strangulation risk for kids and pets. And, finally, motorized blinds offer a clean, streamlined look to best complement your room décor (no cords, chains or wands to get in the way).