Electric VELUX® Window Conversions and Upgrades

What electric operation gives you

• Open and close windows with a wall switch or remote control, without a pole or ladder
• A rain sensor that closes the window automatically when it starts to rain
• Easy night-time ventilation in bedrooms and lofts
• Electric blinds and shutters operated from the same control
• Options to link with compatible smart home systems

Converting an existing window

Many existing VELUX windows can be converted to electric operation with a motor kit that fits to the window, without replacing the window itself. Whether your window is suitable depends on its type, size and age, which we can check from the code on the data plate along the top of the frame.

If your window isn't suitable for conversion, or is reaching the end of its life, replacing it with a new electric window is usually the better choice.

Power supply

Electric windows need a mains power supply near the window. In a loft conversion or new extension this is easy to plan in. In an existing room, a new supply may be needed, and any new mains wiring must be installed by a qualified electrician. Where there is no practical way to get power to the window, a solar-powered window is the alternative.

Where electric windows work best

• Windows above stairwells, landings and atriums
• Vaulted ceilings in extensions and barn conversions
• Loft bedrooms where windows are out of easy reach
• Homes where someone has limited mobility or reach