Zemismart sent me this product for testing and an honest evaluation. There is absolutely no paid sponsorship or collaboration involved, and this review is completely objective and unbiased. I will continue to share any future developments, both positive and negative, regarding my experience with this device under this forum thread.
Comprehensive Review: Zemismart ZM1P Zigbee Chain Roller Blind Motor
Summary
The Zemismart Zigbee Chain Roller Blind Motor (identified as ZMP1 in the software) is a highly capable and robust aftermarket solution for automating existing roller blinds. It stands out with its robust 6400mAh battery, multiple control methods, and seamless integration with the Homey ecosystem. While the hardware quality is excellent, minor software bugs and basic packaging leave room for minor improvements.
1. Unboxing and Packaging
Observation:
The device comes with all the necessary fittings for various roller blind bead chains and a 3M VHB adhesive pad for easy, drill-free mounting.
Criticism:
While the contents are complete, the unboxing experience feels a bit old-fashioned. The plain white box and simple plastic interior don’t reflect the high quality of the hardware inside. Switching to a more upscale packaging design would significantly improve the first impression for the consumer
2. Design and Build Quality
The material quality of the motor and its accessories is truly impressive, offering a robust and durable feel.
Manual Control Cylinder: A standout hardware feature is the large manual control dial/cylinder on the front of the device. This allows users to easily operate the blinds physically without having to reach for their phones or remote control; this is excellent in terms of accessibility.
Battery: The built-in 6400mAh rechargeable battery provides a major advantage by ensuring long intervals between charges and eliminating the need for permanent wiring.
3. Remote Control
The included remote control (Model: HUNTER101) has the same high build quality as the main unit.
Design: It has a clean, intuitive three-button layout (Up, Stop, Down).
Magnetic Mounting: An extremely practical design choice is the magnetic backplate. The remote control magnetically adheres to its wall mount or any metal surface, making it extremely easy to store and access.
4. Smart Home Integration (Homey)
The device’s integration into the Homey ecosystem via the Zemismart app was seamless. The device pairs quickly and without interruption via Zigbee. The Homey app offers a comprehensive control package that gives the user full authority over the motor’s configuration directly from their smartphone. Available controls include:
Standard On/Off/Stop commands.
Slider for precise positioning.
Motor direction change (Forward/Reverse).
Full limit setting controls (Upper/Lower Limit Setting and Reset).
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5. Identified Issues and Improvement Suggestions
While the device performs extremely well, there are a few areas that Zemismart should address in future firmware or application updates:
1. Command Delay (Zigbee Delay)
Issue: There is a slight delay between a command being issued via the application and the motor executing it. While this doesn’t seriously impact the user experience, it is noticeable.
Suggestion: This could be a Zigbee polling speed issue or a slight inefficiency in the Homey application driver. An application update that optimizes Zigbee routing or command processing could resolve this.
2. Packaging Upgrades
Suggestion: As previously mentioned, switching to a sleeker and more modern packaging design would better complement the “premium” nature of the product. Conclusion
The Zemismart ZM1P is a highly recommended upgrade product for smart home systems. With its excellent build quality, large battery, and superb physical controls (both manual cylinder and magnetic remote), it’s a top-tier option for retrofitting blinds. If Zemismart were to release a minor software update to optimize Zigbee command latency, it would be a flawless product.
