Roller Indoor Battery Automation Kit
Step 1 | Choose your OptionsPrice range: R2,790 through R4,690
Product Description
Note: Roller motor only compatible with specific roller tubes.
Roller Battery motor, remote and home controller:
Setting up the Home controller
- Install the free Homemate app (App Store or Google Play) and create an account.
- Add the hub in the app and connect it to your Wi-Fi.
- Pair your roller motor with the hub.
- Name each blind and set your open and close times.
Full step-by-step instructions (PDF). Make sure your router firewall is not blocking the hub.
Common questions
Can this be retrofit to my existing roller?
Yes it can if the roller was purchased from Blinds Direct. Some manufacturers use different tubes so might not be compatible. You can however send us the width of your existing roller tube as well as a pic of the inner tube for us to confirm compatibility.
Is the motor Bluetooth or RF?
Our units use RF signal which can communicate over longer distances.
How often do I need to charge the motor?
Normally once a year but depends on the number of times you are opening and closing and weight of the roller fabric.
Is there a AC / Mains powered motor?
We market battery operated motors but do have AC (3 pin plug) units available on request. Most homes don’t have power provisioned by the blinds vicinity.
How many remotes do I need?
It depends on your requirements. Normally we would recommend one per room. If you are automating using Home controller then min one remote to programme the limits and then all the blinds can then be controlled by the Home controller.
How can I set times to open and close blinds?
Yes you can control multiple blinds at the same time and configure times of day when the blinds can open and close.
What is the maximum distance I can use on the home controller?
Depends on the thickness of your walls but 30m radius is the norm so ideal to place the home controller as close as possible to where the blinds are located.
Does the Home Controller need internet access?
Yes it will require WiFi internet access. The Home controller will use your Wifi and home internet to communicate with the app on your phone. The Home controller will use RF to the roller mechanism.
Can I control my blinds from anywhere using home controller?
Yes as your home controller will be connected to the internet.
Will my Home controller still control my blinds with scheduled open and close when my phone is not connected to internet?
Yes as you will configure the schedule on your app and that is saved directly to the home controller.
How does load shedding impact my roller battery blinds?
It won’t impact as your blinds motor is using battery and not connected to the AC mains power.
Technical details
| Smart Home Hub | |
|---|---|
| Size | Dia 110mm x 31mm |
| Weight | 185 ±3g |
| Radio standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz |
| Radio frequency | RF 433.92 MHz |
| Modulation type | OOK/2FSK/2GFSK/GMSK |
| Infrared frequency | 20–60 kHz |
| Operating temperature | -20 to +55 °C |
| Power input | 5V = 1A with micro USB |
| Standard power consumption | <0.5W |
| Motor | Battery – System40 | Electric – System40 |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal torque (Nm) | 1 | 1.2 |
| Rated voltage (V) | DC 8.4 | AC 100-240 |
| Rated current | 900 mA | 1.2A |
| Battery capacity (mAh/VDC) | 2600/7.4 | NA |
| Rated speed (rpm) | 30 | 30 |
| Rated power (W) | 6.7 | 36 |
| IP class | IP44 | IP44 |
| Working temperature (°C) | 0 to +55 | -20 to +55 |
| Receiving frequency | 433.92 | 433.92 |
| Nett weight (g) | 500 | 385 |
| Remote | 5 channel | 15 channel |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | CR2032 (3V) | CR2032 (3V) |
| Transmitting power | ≤10mW | ≤10mW |
| Frequency | 433.92MHz | 433.92MHz |
| Theoretical standby time | 1 year | 1 year |
| Indoor radio control range | ±80m | ±80m |
| Working temperature | -20 to +55 °C | -20 to +55 °C |
| Transmitter | 5 channel | 15 channel |
| Size | 128 x 42 x 13mm | 128 x 42 x 13mm |
