The Best Rechargeable Roller Blind Motors for Australian Homes

Looking for a roller blind motor that doesn’t need wiring? Rechargeable blind motors are the easiest and most popular choice for DIY installs, smart homes, and renters.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

• Why rechargeable is the most flexible power type

• What makes them ideal for Aussie homes

• The top brands: Automate, Somfy & ShawSmart

• How to pick the right one

👉 View Our Full Range of Rechargeable Roller Blind Motors

✅ Why Choose Rechargeable Roller Blind Motors?

Rechargeable motors are:

• 🔌 Cord-free — no hardwiring required

• 🛠️ DIY friendly — easy to install at home

• 🔋 Battery powered — keeps working during blackouts

• 🏠 Smart home ready — works with Alexa, Google, Siri (via hub)

• ☀️ Solar-compatible — optional solar panels for maintenance-free installs

They're perfect for:

• Renters or apartments with no wiring access

• Retrofitting existing blinds

• Cost-effective smart blind upgrades

🔁 Automate vs Somfy vs ShawSmart: What’s the Difference?

Brand	Smart Control	Hub Required?	Quiet Operation	Best For
Automate	App + Voice (Pulse Pro)	Yes (Pulse Pro or 2)	✅ Yes	Premium smart homes, ultra-quiet performance
Somfy	App + Voice (TaHoma)	Yes (TaHoma Hub)	✅ Yes	RTS users, curtain + awning integration
ShawSmart	App (Tuya/Smart Life)	No (uses Zigbee)	✅ Yes	Zigbee homes, one-app ecosystems

🔧 How to Install Rechargeable Blind Motors

Rechargeable motors are designed for easy DIY installation. No electrician required.

1. Mount the motor inside the roller tube

2. Pair it with your remote or smart app

3. Charge using a wall plug or solar panel

4. Done — you’re motorised!

👉 How to Retrofit Your Existing Roller Blinds

🛡️ RCM-Compliant. ACMA Approved. Always.

All motors we sell are legally certified for use in Australia.

That means:

• ✅ Registered RCM electrical safety mark

• ✅ ACMA-compliant wireless communications

• ❌ No grey imports

• ✅ Warranty-backed from approved distributors

👉 Learn About Compliance and Why It Matters

👇 Shop Rechargeable Motors by Brand

🔶 Automate

Premium ARC motors — ultra-quiet, app and remote control

🛒 Shop Automate Rechargeable Motors

🔷 Somfy

RTS rechargeable motors — ideal for blinds, curtains, awnings

🛒 Shop Somfy Rechargeable Motors

🟢 ShawSmart

Tuya/Zigbee-based — great for app-only users, no remote needed

🛒 Shop ShawSmart Rechargeable Motors