MotionBlinds
Smart Window Coverings for South African Homes
MotionBlinds by Coulisse brings wireless-first motorisation to roller blinds, zebra blinds, and honeycomb blinds. Battery powered, no wiring, native Apple HomeKit via Eve, and Matter compatible for every smart home platform. Supplied by Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings.
What is MotionBlinds and how does it work with South African smart homes?
- MotionBlinds is a smart window covering motor system by Coulisse (Netherlands) that uses Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter protocols. Battery powered via USB-C, no electrician or wiring required.
- Eve MotionBlinds connect natively to Apple HomeKit via Thread. No bridge, no cloud account, no registration needed for Apple households. Scan the QR code with your iPhone and pair in minutes.
- With Matter support, MotionBlinds also work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. One motor, every platform.
- Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings supplies MotionBlinds nationally. Garden Route customers receive full installation. National customers order motorised-ready blinds from shop.customblinds.co.za with battery motors pre-installed.
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Your blinds lower as the sun shifts. The bedroom darkens at bedtime. The nursery stays safe with no cords, no chains, no effort. MotionBlinds removes the small daily frictions you stopped noticing.
What Makes MotionBlinds Different
MotionBlinds is built around wireless-first principles. Where older motorisation systems require mains wiring and electricians, MotionBlinds motors run on rechargeable USB-C batteries that last months between charges. The motor sits inside the headrail tube, completely hidden. No external boxes, no visible hardware.
The technology was developed by Coulisse in the Netherlands in partnership with Eve, the smart home specialist. The result is the first window covering motor with native Thread and Matter support, which means it connects directly to every major smart home platform without proprietary bridges or cloud dependencies.
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings supplies MotionBlinds across South Africa. Garden Route homes get full specification and installation by Duncan. National customers order from our online shop with the motor pre-installed in the headrail. Mount the blind, scan the QR code with your phone, and you are connected.
How MotionBlinds Connects to Your Smart Home
Apple Households (iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV)
Eve MotionBlinds connect directly to Apple HomeKit via Bluetooth and Thread. No bridge required. Scan the HomeKit setup code with your iPhone, add the blind to Apple Home, and start using Siri commands, automations, and scenes immediately. A HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K acts as the Thread border router, extending range and enabling remote access. Read our complete Eve MotionBlinds guide.
Google, Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings
With Matter firmware, MotionBlinds work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings. For Android households or mixed ecosystems, the MotionBlinds Wi-Fi bridge connects motors to your home network and unlocks app control, scheduling, and voice commands through your preferred assistant.
Matter: Future-Proof by Design
Matter is the cross-platform smart home standard developed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Every Eve MotionBlinds motor supports Matter via Thread, meaning your investment works with any platform today and any platform tomorrow. Custom Blinds South Africa supplies the latest Matter-enabled motors as standard.
Which Products Work with MotionBlinds
MotionBlinds motors are available for indoor roller blinds, zebra (double roller) blinds, and honeycomb blinds. The motor sits inside the standard headrail tube, replacing the manual chain or cord mechanism. Every blind from Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings can be specified with a MotionBlinds motor during ordering.
Roller Blinds
The most commonly motorised indoor product. Available in blockout, translucent, and sheer fabrics. View the full roller blinds range. The motor is completely hidden inside the headrail. Shop motorised blockout rollers or shop sheer rollers.
Zebra (Double Roller) Blinds
Alternating sheer and opaque fabric bands controlled by the MotionBlinds motor. Adjust light and privacy throughout the day from your phone. View our zebra blinds guide. Shop motorised zebra blinds.
Honeycomb Blinds
Cellular blinds with MotionBlinds motorisation add automated temperature control. Program them to lower during the hottest hours and rise when you want natural light. View honeycomb blinds.
How to Order MotionBlinds from Custom Blinds South Africa
Garden Route: Full Installation
Duncan visits your home, assesses each window, recommends the right motor and control method, and installs everything including Apple Home or Google Home pairing. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings covers Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, Sedgefield, Wilderness, and Mossel Bay.
Nationwide: Online Orders
Order motorised-ready blinds from shop.customblinds.co.za for delivery anywhere in South Africa. Battery motors arrive pre-installed in the headrail. Mount the blind, scan the QR code, and pair with your phone. No electrician needed for battery-powered systems.
“MotionBlinds is what I recommend for Apple households. Scan the code, pair it, done. No bridge, no cloud login, no app subscription. It just works with your iPhone and stays private.”
Duncan Kane
Founder, Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings · 18 years experience
Frequently Asked Questions About MotionBlinds in South Africa
What is the difference between Somfy and MotionBlinds?
Somfy is the established industry standard with the strongest outdoor blind and awning automation, plus whole-home hub control via TaHoma. MotionBlinds by Coulisse is a wireless-first system with native Apple HomeKit integration via Eve, battery-powered motors, and Matter compatibility for all platforms. Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings supplies both and recommends based on your household. Full comparison here.
Do MotionBlinds work with Google Home and Alexa?
Yes. With Matter firmware, Eve MotionBlinds work with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Samsung SmartThings in addition to Apple HomeKit. The MotionBlinds Wi-Fi bridge also provides Google and Alexa connectivity for Bluetooth-only motors.
Do I need an electrician to install MotionBlinds?
No. MotionBlinds motors run on rechargeable USB-C batteries. Mount the blind, scan the QR code with your phone, and pair. Battery life lasts several months between charges depending on usage. No mains wiring, no electrician.
Can I order MotionBlinds online for delivery anywhere in South Africa?
Yes. Custom Blinds South Africa ships motorised-ready roller blinds, zebra blinds, and honeycomb blinds with MotionBlinds motors pre-installed from shop.customblinds.co.za. Free delivery nationwide. Garden Route customers receive full on-site installation.
What is Matter and Thread and why does it matter?
Matter is the cross-platform smart home standard developed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Thread is the low-power mesh network that connects Matter devices reliably. Eve MotionBlinds support both, meaning they work with every major smart home platform today and any future platform that adopts Matter.
Can MotionBlinds be retrofitted to existing blinds?
In some cases, yes. The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds allows existing roller blinds to be motorised without replacing the entire blind. Duncan assesses compatibility during a site visit for Garden Route customers.
Automate Your Blinds
Custom Blinds Shutters & Awnings. MotionBlinds supplied and installed across South Africa.
Custom Blinds® is a registered South African window covering specialist established in 2010, serving Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, George, and surrounding areas. We supply MotionBlinds by Coulisse and Somfy motorisation systems, manufacture Custom Lifestyle Shutters™ and Custom Lifestyle Awnings™ locally, and ship motorised-ready blinds nationally via shop.customblinds.co.za. Our Custom Fit Guarantee covers every order.
