Updated: 07.11.2026
In brief: For Alexa or Google Home to operate a roller shutter, the motor must be connected to the home network – directly via Wi-Fi, via a Zigbee gateway or via Matter. A normal cable or 433 MHz radio motor alone is not enough.
Three ways to voice control
| Way | What you need | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi motor | router and app only | A-OK AM35 with Wi-Fi option |
| Zigbee | Zigbee gateway or speaker with Zigbee | AM45 battery solar Zigbee, AM55 Zigbee |
| Matter | Matter-capable hub | AM25 battery blind motor Matter (interior blinds) |
How to set it up
- Choose a motor with a suitable radio module.
- Install the motor and set the end positions.
- Pair the motor in the manufacturer’s app or on the gateway.
- Link the app or gateway with Alexa or Google Home.
- Create voice commands and routines, e.g. “close roller shutters” at sunset.
Making an existing motor voice-capable
For cable motors, a flush-mounted actuator with Wi-Fi or Zigbee behind the switch helps. For 433 MHz radio motors you need a radio bridge that understands the protocol. More: Integrating roller shutters into a smart home.
Frequently asked questions
Does voice control work without internet?
Voice assistants usually need internet. The hand transmitter and local schedules on the gateway usually keep working.
What is Matter?
A common smart home standard that lets devices from different manufacturers work in Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home, see Zigbee and Matter.
All guides on roller shutter, awning and external venetian blind motors: Sun protection guide.
Advice on the right motor
Send us the shaft diameter, curtain size and material – we will name the right A-OK motor. Phone 040 50694631 (Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm) or via the Contact form. All motors at a glance: Sun protection motors.
Technically reviewed by Dietmar Heiken, Sales, Vent Systems HDI GmbH, Hamburg – around 20 years of industry experience. Questions? Phone +49 40 50694631 or info@ventsystems.de
Last updated: 07.11.2026
