The world is constantly changing – new technology, new requirements, new possibilities. It feels like it is becoming more and more complicated. So it is even better when there is a place of simplicity that you can experience every day. A home where windows open smoothly, doors close easily and even large sliding doors glide effortlessly without making a sound. Everything just feels right, without any stress or thought.
Ease of use describes how easy, safe and intuitive windows, doors and the matching shading systems can be used. The aim is to make the everyday lives of all inhabitants noticeably easier while increasing security, energy efficiency and barrier-free access at the same time.
Intelligent locks and sensor solutions automatically monitor windows and doors. Research shows that having visible means of control, for example over the status of windows or door locks, increases people’s sense of security and comfort.
Almost half of all households in Germany use smart home applications today – and this is on the rise. In 2025, around 48% of Germans said that they use at least one smart solution in their home, while many of these people use more than five different systems.
Motorised drives make it easy for you to open, close and lock your windows, doors and sliding doors at the touch of a button, via voice command or using an app. When combined with smart home systems, these units can be networked and automated – according to the time and weather, for example.
The features on windows and doors determine how easy and convenient it is to open, close and ventilate them or control access on a daily basis.
Opening and closing:
Windows can be easily operated at the touch of a button, via an app or using voice command.
Wireless control:
Integrated monitoring of closing shows whether a window is open or closed at any time via an app, enabling control from anywhere.
Weather sensors:
Windows and sun shading units are controlled automatically depending on the weather forecast.
Finger trap protection:
Safety functions stop the motor when there is resistance – ideal for sliding doors in family homes.
Keyless entry:
Entrance doors can be opened using fingerprint sensors or a smartphone, with no need for any keys. After closing, the door locks itself which increases security.
User-friendly design is a key element of accessible building. Those who plan ahead today can create a home that remains easy to use even as life circumstances change. Accessible living involves not only ease of use but also thresholds that are flush with the floor.
Opening and closing can be manual or automated. Both have their benefits. You decide which type of operation works best with your home.
Die Variante steht für höchsten Bedienkomfort und moderne Wohnqualität. Per Knopfdruck, App oder Sprachsteuerung lassen sich Schüco Fenster und Schiebetüren bequem steuern – ideal für die Einbindung in Smart-Home-Systeme, barrierefreies Wohnen, schwer zugängliche Öffnungen oder schwere Elemente wie z.B. großformatige Schiebetüren. Automatikfunktionen erhöhen Sicherheit, Energieeffizienz und Alltagserleichterung.
It stands out for its ease of use, reliability and the fact that it does not rely on electricity or technology. Windows, doors and sliding doors can be opened and closed intuitively, and are particularly low-maintenance. They offer a practical, cost-effective solution with proven ease of use for many living areas where the units are easy to reach. You can choose between various handle options, which are all elegant, ergonomic and easy to operate.
Mehr Komfort, mehr Stil, mehr Sicherheit – finden Sie die perfekte Lösung für Ihr Zuhause mit unseren hochwertigen Fenstern, Türen und Schiebetüren. Entdecken Sie maßgeschneiderte Designs, die Energie sparen und Ihre Zuhause rundum aufwerten.
‘Smart home’ means that functions in your home are digitally networked, automated and easier to control. For windows, doors and sliding doors, this primarily means more comfort, security and energy efficiency. Units can be operated at the touch of a button, via an app or using voice command, and integrated into fixed processes. This means that windows can be opened and closed automatically, shading can respond to the weather and door functions can be controlled with more ease. Smart homes from and with Schüco therefore mean transforming passive building components into active, intelligent parts of a modern, energy-efficient home.
In newbuilds, we recommend that you take a holistic approach to smart home functions during the early planning stage. By coordinating these elements at an early stage, windows, doors, sliding systems, sun shading and ventilation can be integrated into a single intelligent system, resulting in a particularly high quality of living. Modern security features such as keyless access via fingerprint or status monitoring via an app can also be integrated much more efficiently into the building design in newbuilds. Schüco offers perfectly coordinated components for this purpose, ensuring ease of use and burglar resistance right from the start.
When retrofitting in an existing building, solutions that can be easily connected to the existing technology in the home are the most practical. When it comes to window, door and sliding door functions, the controls, sensors and operation need to work together reliably. For Schüco units, KNX, BACnet and Loxone are the most suitable, as they allow automation, monitoring and comfort functions to be networked effectively. The Schüco Building Skin Control building automation platform enables Schüco systems to be connected to conventional smart home solutions such as Alexa. The best solution will always depend on the existing infrastructure and the desired range of functions. It is therefore essential that any retrofitting is seamlessly integrated from a technical point of view and makes everyday life noticeably easier.
In newbuilds, it is worth incorporating smart home features in the plans from an early stage as part of the overall living concept. Solutions that can network windows, doors, sliding doors, sun shading and ventilation are especially suited to Schüco units. KNX, BACnet and Loxone work particularly well here, as they enable reliable integration into the building automation system. Building Skin Control also enables Schüco systems to be connected to conventional smart home solutions such as Alexa. This means that functions such as opening, closing, ventilation, monitoring of closing and weather-dependent control can work together seamlessly. The benefit of doing this in newbuilds is that user-friendliness, security and energy efficiency can be integrated into the planned building infrastructure right from the start.
