The ShadeAuto hub ($350) is optional and allows app control from Android/iOS and integration with voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit). Even with a hub, a remote is recommended as a backup and for quick in-home control
The ShadeAuto hub ($350) is optional and allows app control from Android/iOS and integration with voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit). Even with a hub, a remote is recommended as a backup and for quick in-home control
Motorised honeycomb blinds — what are the options?
Motors and rechargeable batteries sit neatly inside the headrail. Control options include a remote (recommended) and an optional smart hub for app/voice control
The FAQs below cover remotes, charging, smart hub/app control, pairing, and troubleshooting — reading through them will give you a clear picture of how honeycomb blind motorisation works and what to choose
How are motorised honeycomb blinds controlled?
Motorised honeycomb blinds are primarily controlled by a remote (and you can choose how blinds are grouped). If you’d like a remote added, it’s $82 for a 5-channel remote — each remote can operate up to five blinds (or groups of blinds), and it’s most practical to have multiple remotes if blinds are spread across different rooms. Batteries for the remote are included (2 × CR2032)
As a backup, there’s also a control button on the headrail, so you can operate the blind even without the remote. And with the blind itself you can also tap/lift the bottom rail to start/stop motion (raise, lower, or stop), which is useful if the remote isn’t within reach
What is the minimum width for motorised honeycomb blinds?
Honeycomb blinds under 610mm wide cannot be motorised
How do I charge my motorised honeycomb blind?
Motorised honeycomb blinds have a rechargeable battery inside the headrail. To recharge it, you use a charging wand that plugs into the charging port on the headrail — no hardwiring required
You’ve got two charging options:
Plug-in wand — $185
You plug the wand into the headrail, then plug the wand into power to charge the blind — the wand must remain connected to power during charging. The plug-in wand is supplied with a charging plug/cable (1500mm long). A 2m extension cable is available (surcharge as below)
The plug-in wand is the more cost-effective option, however you’ll need to run power to each blind while it charges
Rechargeable wand — $433
This wand has a Li-Ion battery inside the pole. You recharge the wand from a power point using the supplied charging plug/cable, then once charged you plug the wand into the headrail to charge the blind. One wand will typically charge up to 3 blinds before the wand itself needs recharging, so one per house is usually enough
If you’re unsure which way to go, the rechargeable wand, while more expensive, is usually the simplest and tidiest way to go without needing to run power to each window for charging
Optional extras:
When ordering, please email us to confirm which charging option you want (Rechargeable Wand or Plug-in Wand) and whether you need any optional extras (extension cable or extension pole), so we can include them with your order
How often do motorised honeycomb blinds need recharging?
New blinds arrive with about 40–50% charge, which can last several weeks. After a full charge, typical battery life is around 3–6 months depending on blind usage
They’re shipped partially charged (typically around 40–50%) due to international freight regulations
Motorised hub/app troubleshooting — why won’t it connect?
Common fixes:
How do I pair a motorised blind to an existing remote and hub?
Motorised blinds arrive with their limits pre-programmed and already paired to the remote as per your order instructions. Pairing and blind limits are pre-set by the factory, however for any pairing issues see below (these steps are mainly for the rare case something becomes unpaired, or if you’re changing an existing setup for some reason):
We recommend not adjusting factory-programmed functions unless absolutely necessary
Ordering note (to avoid pairing confusion): If you’re ordering multiple motorised blinds, please email us to confirm how many remotes you want and which blinds you want on which remote/channel. Blinds will arrive pre-paired to the remote(s) as instructed.
What are motorised honeycomb blinds — and when are they worth it?
Motorised honeycomb blinds are ideal for large blinds, hard-to-reach windows, or effortless daily control. Motors and rechargeable batteries sit neatly inside the headrail. Most people add a multi-channel remote, and you can optionally add a smart hub for app control