Drapery curtain motorized remote control operation is something our clients have been asking for, ever since we introduced our roller blind and shade motors a few years back. We decided it was time to introduce a DIY kit for opening and closing drapes and curtains.

We also manufacture an optional Z-Wave group controller for use with most automation hubs, such as SmartThings, Hubitat, Vera, Wink, Homeseer, Fibaro, etc. These hubs also facilitate easy integration with voice control system like Alexa and Google Assistant.

These drapery motor kits use our radio equipped motors (rechargeable battery type is also available) that utilize RF (Radio Frequency) for transmission of the remote control signal. A small antenna in the motor receives the control signal and an onboard microprocessor activates the motor.

For further instructions about how to install the CurtainCloser™, please see the INSTALLATION section further down this page.

We had a number of goals in mind when we developed the drapery control system; here's a list of the main features
Make it very affordable.
Make it very easy to install.
Make it very robust, with a long life.
Make it very quiet when operating.
Make it compatible with LED lighting systems.
Make it unobtrusive, without a visual impact on the room.
Make it green, with very low power consumption and solar option.
Make it very adaptable, so it can be used with any type of curtain track or rod.

A 'Smart' Motorized Drapery Kit

You can start off with the multi-channel hand held remote included in the kit. Even this unit is very powerful, capable of controlling 5 individual drapes, roller shades, window openers, etc. You can also group motors onto specific channels if you want them to operate all at once. There is also a master ALL channel that activates all channels at once. You can also replicate the remote control program and have more than one in the same room for added convenience.

But then you can take it one giant step forward ... at very little cost you can add our Zwave interface to enable control from a hub: use phones, tablets, PC, etc. That's Pretty smart! Please see this website for more info on our Z-Wave Group Controller

INSTALLATION

If you can drill holes and tighten bolts, you can install one of these systems. We estimate that even a novice will not spend much more than an hour installing one of these units. It does depend on the type of railing you use, but no part of this process takes a really long time. If you are not inclined to DIY, you will still save money paying a professional installer because of the simplicity of this system, but please make sure everyone involved with the installation has read the following SAFETY NOTICE.
 

A Word About Safety

Our motors are capable of delivering a considerable amount of torque (up to 16 lb/7.25 kg lift with 1.5" tube), more than enough to injure hands or feet that might get caught in the mechanism that is being driven with it. Drapery and curtain railings are typically not in an accessible location, but we wanted to be sure that you understand that injuries can be caused if your fingers get caught in it. We know these systems get used for other applications that we've never thought of, by other crazed DIYers, and we wanted to be sure that safey is considered.

It is also very important to understand how to set TRAVEL LIMITS for the motor. As mentioned previously, these motors are quite powerful and have the capacity to damage the chain fastenings if the travel limits are not properly set. We highly reccommend that you practise setting the travel limits for the motor BEFORE you feed the chain through the motor drive socket.

Another issue that should be considered is shock hazard. These low voltage motors (with no external wiring if you have the built-in battery type) are extremely safe from that point of view, especially compared to motors that are powered by the standard AC voltage grid. There is no shock hazard whatsoever.