Motorized curtains four in a row, see if there is anything you want to ask?

Nowadays, intelligent electric curtains, as a standard product of the smart home, are loved by users. Not only can you freely control the curtains in your home by cell phone, voice, wireless remote control, etc.. , but also can link the intelligent devices at home to create a rich automation scene and realize intelligent life.

So what do users need to clearly understand before buying a curtain motor? This gives you a compilation of three consecutive questions about smart curtain motors, addressing several of the most frequently asked and most concerned questions. Let's learn more about curtain motors so we don't get screwed in the buying process.

1. Can I install a Electric curtain track motor directly on top of my old curtain foundation?

No. Installation of curtain control motors need to be carried out to install a special track, before installation requires us to measure the length of the track and the shape of the applicable track in advance by removing the curtains and re-punching holes for installation.

2. What kind of protocol should I choose for the curtain motor?

There are three communication protocols for smart devices: Wi-Fi version, Bluetooth mesh version and Zigbee version.

The WI-FI version of the Motorized Curtain Track motor does not need a gateway to connect directly to other smart devices. The Bluetooth mesh version and Zigbee version need a supporting gateway product to manage the devices after binding the gateway. Therefore, if you don't have too many smart devices at home, it is recommended to buy the Wi-Fi version of the motor, which can realize the opening and closing of the curtains by phone, voice and other network control directly through the WiFi network at home.

If the budget is sufficient and there are more smart devices at home, it is recommended to match some gateway devices or devices with gateway function to manage the sub-devices in a sub-region, so that the stability and experience of the connection will be better. At this time, you can consider Zigbee protocol or Bluetooth mesh protocol devices.

3. What are the power supply options for curtain motors and what is the load capacity?

According to the current market curtain motors, generally divided into DC motors and AC motors, here we recommend AC motor power supply, the power supply is small and more energy efficient than DC motors.

Carrying capacity is generally about 50kg, if necessary, you can also choose a motor with greater carrying capacity. To avoid driving thicker curtains.

4. Do curtain motors have to be plugged in? Does it work without being plugged in?

You don't have to plug it in. There are battery and plug-in versions of curtain motors. If you don't have a reserved outlet in your home, you can just buy the lithium battery version of the curtain motor. Generally the lithium battery version can last about 5-6 months on a single charge.