Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
Watch how to find your fit number and anchor the TrueFit™ Bar in place.
Find your Fit Number
Place the bar inside the window frame.
Extend and twist the bar until both ends touch the frame side walls.
Write down the number where the inner and outer rods meet.
Lock the bar to your number
Take the bar down and twist it firmly until it locks precisely onto your fit number.
Reinstall with guides
Put the bar back in the window. Snap the included mounting guides onto both ends to hold uniform clearance space for the shade body.
Check guide placement
Both guides should sit flush against the frame walls on each side, creating an even gap for the shade.
Secure the TrueFit™ Bar
Turn the right-side end cap to anchor the bar, then use the provided wrench to tighten it firmly. Gently tug on the bar to confirm it is secure.
Need to adjust? Twist the right end cap fully inward to reset and unlock the assembly. Do not use it to stretch the bar.
PerfectTrim™ Tool overview
Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
Watch how to cleanly trim your shade profiles to fit your window exactly.
Recommended: Use the scrap test fabric to make a practice pass with the blade before cutting your shade.
Align the blade
Align the blade tool precisely on top of your fit number.
Apply steady down-pressure using your body weight.
Trim both sides
Trim side one, then repeat the exact same process on side two using the same fit number.
Snap the shade into place
Pull off the plastic mounting guides. Push the shade body up into the TrueFit™ Bar until it clicks home.
💡 The thicker, rounded profile faces forward — toward you.
Extend the side rails
Slide the edge rails straight outward on both the left and right sides to completely seal light gaps.
Remote and travel limits overview
Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
Watch how to pair your remote with your shade and set the upper and lower travel limits.
Pair your remote
Hold the motor's PROG button for 4 seconds until the green light stays solid.
Hold Up + Down together on the remote until the shade jogs.
Preparation checklist
Take a few minutes to prepare before unboxing:
Clear away any old window coverings, brackets, or hardware.
Make sure the wall or trim surface above the window is clean and dry.
Gather your tools
Included mounting brackets and screws
Included PerfectTrim™ Tool
Power drill or screwdriver
Pencil
Stable ladder or step stool
⚠️ Important: The TrueFit™ Bar is used only to size and trim your shade. It will not stay in the window when you are done.
Overview: Sizing and trimming
Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
You'll remove the TrueFit™ Bar, measure your exact window width, and trim both sides of the shade to fit.
Remove the TrueFit™ Bar
Gently slide the TrueFit™ Bar completely out of the shade housing.
Read your Fit Number
Extend the TrueFit™ Bar across the full outside width of your window frame you want the shade to cover.
Note your Fit Number — look at the indicator line where the inner and outer rods meet. Write it down.
💡 For an outside mount, extending the shade slightly past the window's outer edges minimizes light gaps.
Trim side one
Align the PerfectTrim™ Tool blade precisely on your Fit Number.
Apply steady, firm down-pressure to slice cleanly through the side profile.
Tip: Use the scrap test fabric to make a practice cut before trimming the shade itself.
Trim side two
Repeat the exact same process on the opposite side of the shade using the same Fit Number.
Overview: Bracket layout
Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
You'll snap brackets onto the shade, hold it up to mark the wall, then mark the exact screw holes for drilling.
Snap brackets onto the shade
Before holding the assembly up to the wall, snap the mounting brackets directly onto the clips on the back of your shade.
Shade Size
Brackets Needed
Small / Medium
3 brackets
Large / X-Large
5 brackets
Mark bracket locations
Step up on your ladder and hold the fully assembled shade centered above the window at exactly the height you want.
Use a pencil to mark the outer edge of each bracket against the wall or trim.
💡 Aligning the top of the shade flush with the top edge of your window trim gives the cleanest look.
Mark the screw holes
Take the shade down and unclip the brackets from the shade body.
Hold each individual bracket back up to your pencil marks.
Mark the exact placement of each screw hole with your pencil.
Overview: Mounting and programming
Watch the full sequence, then follow each step at your own pace.
You'll drill, mount the brackets, snap the shade in, pair the remote, and set your travel limits.
Drill pilot holes
Using your power drill, carefully drill small pilot holes at each pencil-marked screw hole location.
Tip: Start with a bit slightly smaller than your screw diameter to keep holes clean and prevent wall cracking.
Mount the brackets
Line up each bracket over its pilot holes.
Drive the included screws in firmly.
💡 Place the included magnetic micro-level across the tops of the brackets as you tighten to guarantee the shade hangs straight.
Snap the shade into the brackets
Lift the shade body up and press it firmly into the mounted brackets.
Push until you hear each bracket click and lock into position.
Pair your remote
Pull the battery tab from the remote's back plate.
Hold the motor's PROG button for 4 seconds until the green light stays solid.
Hold Up + Down together on the remote until the shade jogs.
⚠️ No light on remote? A blue status light must flash with every press. Stop here and contact support@madodynamic.com.
Set your travel limits
Use the Down button to unroll the shade to the desired lower position.
Hold Center + Down together until the shade jogs — lower limit locked.
💡 Upper limit sets automatically: once the lower limit is saved, the shade raises on its own to find and lock the upper limit.
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Your shade is installed!
Set your travel limits
💡 Press the Center button to stop a moving shade at any time.
Use the Down button to unroll the shade to the desired lower position.
Hold Center + Down together until the shade jogs — lower limit is now locked.
💡 Note: The upper limit is set automatically. Once the lower limit is locked, the shade raises on its own to find and set the upper limit.
How your remote works
Center Button (Toggle Control): Works like a standard garage door opener.
Press once to lower the shade.
Press again to stop the shade.
Press once more to raise the shade.
Up / Down Buttons: Press anytime to immediately move the shade in that specific direction.
Hold on before you pull! 🛠️
DO NOT REMOVE THE PLASTIC PULL TAB. To ensure your Mado Shades remote works perfectly, please do not pull the clear plastic battery tab just yet. Pulling it out normally can accidentally shift the battery contacts inside. Instead, follow these quick, easy steps to safely activate your remote.
Activate your remote
Remove the magnetic back mount. Caution: Do NOT pull the tab marked PULL!
Remove the battery door using the included wrench as a tool.
Remove battery.
Remove plastic tab marked PULL.
Adjust the battery contacts
Use wrench to slightly lift 4 metal tabs as shown.
Use wrench to slightly lift 2 bottom tabs as shown.
Insert battery (do not close battery door yet).
Test the remote
Carefully press each button and check to ensure the blue light on the remote blinks continuously, as long as the button is pressed.
Stop if no light: A blue status light must flash with every press. If it doesn't, stop here and email support@madodynamic.com.
Close it back up
Place the battery door to cover the battery, as shown.
Rotate the door so the notch points towards the "unlock" icon.
Use the wrench to rotate the battery door so the notch points to the "lock" icon.