# Asking for advice on a reliable blind motor

**URL:** <https://community.homey.app/t/asking-for-advice-on-a-reliable-blind-motor/65916>\
**Category:** Devices\
**Created:** [July 12, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/asking-for-advice-on-a-reliable-blind-motor/65916 "2022-07-12T17:48:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![CortoMaltese](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/cortomaltese/32/50317_2.png) [@CortoMaltese](https://community.homey.app/u/CortoMaltese)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2022, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/asking-for-advice-on-a-reliable-blind-motor/65916/1 "2022-07-12T17:48:49Z")

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I have some issues with two blind motors controlled remotely with Shelly 2.5 relays, so I am considering buying two blind motors compatible with Homey and bypass the Shelly relays. Can anyone recommend a reliable motor?

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**Author:** ![Mike1233](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/mike1233/32/20991_2.png) [@Mike1233](https://community.homey.app/u/Mike1233)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 6:12am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/asking-for-advice-on-a-reliable-blind-motor/65916/2 "2022-07-13T06:12:23Z")

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The Shelly’s are normally without any problems.  
Maybe you can ask first in the Shelly topic if you can try something else first.  
[https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-cloud-shelly/765](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-cloud-shelly/765)

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**Author:** ![MaxLeonhardt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/maxleonhardt/32/57173_2.png) [@MaxLeonhardt](https://community.homey.app/u/MaxLeonhardt)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 8:23am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/asking-for-advice-on-a-reliable-blind-motor/65916/3 "2022-07-13T08:23:17Z")

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Hi Corto,

I was looking for some blind motors as well.  
it kind of depends on what type of blind you have.

If your blinds have a beaded cord you can use this motor:

> **[Xiaomi Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 - TechPunt](https://www.techpunt.nl/nl/xiaomi-aqara-roller-shade-driver-e1.html)**
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> Open automatisch de gordijnen in je huis met de Xiaomi Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1! Past op vrijwel elk rolgordijn en te integreren met HomeKit, Google Home.

If your blinds use a turn rod system you can use the sunsa wand:

> **[Sunsa Wand - The World's Simplest Smart Blinds](https://sunsawands.com/)**
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> The Sunsa Wand is the easiest and most affordable way to automate and turn your blinds smart in under 2 minutes. Save time, energy, and money by automating your blinds. Automate, motorize and make any blinds smart, Installs in under 2 minutes, Keep...

or an alternative to the sunsawand would be:  
[https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-roller-shade-controller](https://www.aqara.com/en/product/smart-roller-shade-controller)

When you want to automate venetian blinds I think this option would be a good option:

> **[Z-Wave Plus Jaloezieën Kantelmotor](https://www.robbshop.nl/iblinds-z-wave-plus-jaloezieen-kantelmotor)**
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> Ibl\_Kit\_V3 ✅ Maak Je Huis Smart ✅ Vandaag Besteld Morgen In Huis ✅

Together with the solar power pack:

> **[Zonnepaneel accu | Iblinds](https://www.robbshop.nl/iblinds-zonnepaneel-accu)**
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> De perfecte accessoire om te gebruiken met de Z-Wave Plus jaloezieën kantelmotor van Iblinds. 

All these options should work directly with Homey except for maybe the Aqara roller shade driver.  
But maybe these will be supported in the future!  
I hope any of this helps.