Blinds for the Smart Home

Rollease Acmeda has been dedicated to the pursuit of continual design and refinement to become one of the largest, independent engineered component manufacturers in the window furnishing industry. They have just released their latest generation of motor systems.

Their new Automate range offers category-leading technology and user experience, with an updated and innovative wire-free li-ion motor range, micro USB port for charging, new remote control, cutting-edge solar panel and brand-new Pulse hub that was designed and developed in the United States.

Rollease Acmeda’s new motorisation suite is powered by their proprietary, bi-directional communication technology ARC (Automate Radio Communication) with a clear focus on design, technology, reliability and function. ARC allows for efficient programming and remote free motor set-up along with a step by step programming wizard when using the Automate App.

ARC motors also use FSK modulation making them less susceptible to RF interference from other common household devices, which help conserve battery power. Thanks to bi-directional communication capability, the blind’s position and battery health is relayed via the smart phone app and prompts notification if recharging is required.

Major patent-pending improvements to the motor head ensure the Rollease Acmeda system remains virtually invisible to the untrained eye, with even the antenna being hidden. Motors range from 0.2Nm up to 50Nm giving the flexibility to suit any application.

The entire range can be controlled with style, thanks to the beautiful cutting-edge design of the new Automate Push 5 remote control. Available in gloss white or matte black finish, Push 5 features a tactile button layout, while the control suite can be completed by Paradigm wall switches. Paradigm controllers are also retro-fit ready, making them perfect for all motorised shading applications.

Designed in California, the second generation Pulse 2 hub allows for further customisation, allowing additional scenes and timers. Coming with built-in Wi-Fi or option of a LAN connection, Pulse 2 quickly connects to the home’s network to unlock the luxury of automated shade control through Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Smart Things or Apple Homekit with Siri. Pulse 2 can be easily integrated with other premium Smart Home Automation systems such as Control4, Savant or Creston to allow you to control shading, lighting, entertainment, security, climate or other connected devices, via one convenient control system.

The latest Automate Solar Panel comes with a smaller design and improved performance in low light, offering an energy-efficient upgrade for the entire Automate Wire-Free Li-ion range of motors. Rollease Acmeda systems are available in the UK from New House Textiles.