Question 1

Does this motor need a neutral wire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It connects to 220V AC mains via a 4-wire connection, and a neutral wire is required at the installation point. Confirm availability before purchasing.

Question 2

Does it come with a handheld remote?

Accepted Answer

No. This model is the Works With Automation variant — control is through the Beakn app, voice assistants, schedules, and automations. If you need a physical remote, choose the Smart Silent Tubular Blind Motor – Roller 5 ft (Works With Automation & Remote).

Question 3

What voice assistants does it work with?

Accepted Answer

It works with compatible voice assistants (e.g. Alexa, Google Assistant) via the Beakn app and controller — hands-free open, close, and positioning by voice command.

Question 4

How quiet is it?

Accepted Answer

31.2 dB — very quiet for a mains-powered tubular motor. Suitable for living rooms, offices, and most home environments. For near-silent running (e.g. light sleepers, hotel rooms), the Silent family is tuned even quieter.

Question 5

Is 5 ft the right size for my blind?

Accepted Answer

Choose the 5 ft if your blind's drop (the height it falls when fully open) is up to approximately 1.5 m. For drops up to ~3 m, choose the Roller 10 ft version.

Question 6

Will it work with any roller blind?

Accepted Answer

It is designed for standard roller blinds that roll up and down on a tube. The included A-Pipe adaptor and mounting accessories support new and most existing roller blind setups. It is not suited to Roman blinds — use the Roman-specific motor for folding blinds.

Question 7

Does a regular electrician need to install it?

Accepted Answer

Yes — because it is 220V AC mains-powered with a 4-wire connection, a licensed electrician should carry out the wiring. The mechanical fitting (sliding the motor into the tube, attaching the adaptor) is straightforward.

Question 8

Can I use it without a smartphone?

Accepted Answer

The motor requires the Beakn app or a connected voice assistant for manual control. It has no built-in buttons and does not include a remote. Schedules and automations will run without a phone once set up, but ad-hoc manual control needs the app or voice.

Question 9

Can I include it in multi-device scenes?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the motor integrates into Beakn scenes and automations alongside lights and other Beakn devices. Pre-built routines like Good Morning, Movie Mode, and Good Night can include blind positions as part of a single trigger.

Question 10

What does IP44 mean?

Accepted Answer

IP44 means the motor is protected against solid objects larger than 1 mm and against water splashing from any direction — appropriate for typical indoor window installations.

Question 11

How do I set the open and closed limits?

Accepted Answer

Travel limits (fully open and fully closed positions) are set during commissioning in the Beakn app after the motor is wired and the controller is paired.

Environment	How it helps
Bedroom	Sunrise open / Good Night close; no cord-pulling
Living room	Movie Mode dims for viewing; schedules manage afternoon glare
Home office	Reduce screen glare automatically during working hours
Office / corporate	Integrate into building schedules for consistent light management
Conference rooms	Scene-based control — one tap dims blinds for presentations
Hotels	App and voice operation for guest convenience
Retail spaces	Schedule-based open/close aligned to trading hours

Factor	Detail
Blind type	Roller blinds only (not Roman blinds)
Blind drop	Up to ~5 ft / ~1.5 m
Power supply	220V AC, 50 Hz mains — neutral wire required
App	Beakn app (iOS / Android)
Voice assistants	Compatible voice assistants (e.g. Alexa, Google Assistant)
Beakn ecosystem	Integrates with scenes, automations, and other Beakn smart devices
Installer	Regular licensed electrician
Tube fitting	Uses included A-Pipe adaptor — suits new and existing roller blind tubes
Not compatible with	Roman blinds (use Roman motor variant); handheld-remote-only setups; 110V supplies

Family	Smart Tubular Blind Motor (Works With Automation)
Blind type	Roller blind (rolls up/down on the tube)
Blind drop (size)	Up to ~5 ft (~1.5 m)
Power	115 W
Input voltage	220V AC
Frequency	50 Hz
Motor speed	28 RPM
Noise level	31.2 dB
Motor length	515 mm
Protection grade	IP44
Wiring	4-wire, 220V AC mains — neutral wire required
Control methods	Beakn app, voice assistants, schedules, scenes, automations
Handheld remote	No
In the box	Motor, mounting accessories, A-Pipe adaptor, controller
Installer	Regular electrician

Smart Tubular Blind Motor – Roller 5 ft ✓

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