Motionblinds Integrates with Homey: More Flexibility for Smart Home Setups

Coulisse, through its Motionblinds brand, has achieved official integration with Homey, the smart home platform from the Dutch company Athom (a subsidiary of LG Electronics). Motionblinds motors can now be controlled and automated via the Homey app, along with lighting, climate control, security, and thousands of other connected devices.

With more than 850,000 users worldwide, Homey is one of the most widely used smart home platforms in the world, with a strong presence in Europe and rapidly growing adoption in North America. The Homey App Store features more than 70,000 compatible devices from over 1,500 brands. Motionblinds is now joining that list.

Three Ways to Connect

An interesting point for installation professionals is that Motionblinds connects to Homey in three different ways, depending on the type of motor and the customer’s existing infrastructure:

• More about Thread: Eve Motionblinds motors connect directly to Homey Pro and Homey Pro mini via the built-in Thread Border Router—no additional hub required. Homey Self-Hosted Server is also supported when a Thread Border Router is present on the network.
• Matter over Wi-Fi: All Motionblinds RF 433 MHz and Bluetooth motors connect via the Motionblinds Matter Wi-Fi Bridge. Compatible with Homey Pro, Homey Pro mini, and Homey Self-Hosted Server.
• Local API: Motionblinds Wi-Fi bridges connect directly to Homey via a local API, without an internet connection.

These three routes thus cover virtually the entire Motionblinds motor lineup, making the integration suitable for both new construction and retrofit projects.

Once connected, Motionblinds motors are fully available in Homey Flows, the platform’s automation tool. Motors can be assigned to zones and rooms, along with lighting, climate control, and security devices, and automated based on time, temperature, presence, or other conditions in the home. Homey also supports voice control via Siri, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.

For installers, this integration means, above all, greater flexibility: sun protection no longer needs to be separate from the rest of the smart home system, and customers who already use Homey can add Motionblinds products without needing a separate ecosystem.

Abe Haverkamp, Head of Partnerships at Homey: “The best smart home experiences happen when great products work even better together. Motionblinds has built an impressive portfolio of smart window coverings for every home and every setup, and we’re thrilled that Motionblinds motors now integrate seamlessly with Homey.”

Availability

The Motionblinds app is available in the Homey App Store at homey.app.

For more information about the integration, visit motionblinds.com/smart-connectivity/homey.