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Battery Wand for Applause Honeycomb Shades

What battery wand does an Applause Honeycomb take?

Either one — count the batteries. Hunter Douglas built Applause with both wands, and a shade made after May 2010 may take either. Do not go by the age or the model name.

Both are current production, both carry Hunter Douglas's enhanced end caps (the May 2018 design that makes battery changes easier), and both supersede the earlier wands on this line. They are not interchangeable with each other.

What kind of window covering is an Applause Honeycomb?

Applause is the single-cell honeycomb line — the same idea as Duette, built to a lower price point. Same automation, same wand, same part number.

Where do I find the wand on an Applause Honeycomb?

Applause headrails are shallower than Duette's, so the wand is usually visible the moment you look up into the rail. No fishing about required.

What should I watch out for on an Applause Honeycomb?

The rail is shallow enough to reach the wand with the shade down, but the fabric will be in front of your hand the whole time. Raise it anyway.

What does a failing wand look like on an Applause Honeycomb?

Because the rail is shallow the wand sits closer to the glass, and in a sunny room that means more heat cycling on the batteries. Leakage is the common failure here.

What is the usual mistake with an Applause Honeycomb?

Assuming Applause needs a cheaper part than a Duette because it was the cheaper shade. It is the same wand at the same price.

Do the eight-cell parts fit an Applause Honeycomb?

Only if the old wand turns out to hold eight cells. The conversion kit and the 13 inch power cable belong to an eight-cell headrail. Twelve cells in an Applause Honeycomb Shade means you are on the 18V system and want the wand on its own.

If you are still unsure, the six-symptom check takes two minutes. Or email a photo of the sticker inside your headrail to support@batterywands.com and we will identify it for you.