Updated: 07.11.2026
In brief: Ein Rollladen wird smart, wenn sein Motor per Zigbee oder WLAN mit einer Zentrale oder App verbunden ist. Dann fährt er per Smartphone, Sprachbefehl oder Automatik. Am einfachsten ist ein Rohrmotor mit eingebautem Zigbee- oder WLAN-Modul – ein Austausch des Schalters ist nicht nötig.
Zigbee or Wi-Fi?
| Zigbee | Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hub | Zigbee gateway required | directly in the home network |
| Power consumption | low, also for battery motors | higher |
| Network | devices extend each other’s range | depends on Wi-Fi coverage |
| Good for | many roller shutters, battery-solar | individual roller shutters |
A-OK motors with smart home option
- A-OK AM35 – 6/10 Nm, electronic version with 433 MHz, optionally Wi-Fi or Zigbee, from €69
- A-OK AM45 battery-solar – no power cable, optionally Zigbee with app and voice control, from €235
- A-OK AM55 external venetian blind motor – radio 868 MHz, optionally Zigbee, from €97
- A-OK AM45 radio – 868 MHz, with RS485 and dry contact for building controls, from €100
How to proceed
- Check your existing hub (e.g. Zigbee gateway) or choose Wi-Fi.
- Choose a motor with a suitable radio module – torque and shaft as for any tubular motor.
- Have the motor installed and connected.
- Pair the motor in the app or on the gateway and set the end positions.
- Set up scenes and schedules.
Frequently asked questions
Does the roller shutter also work without internet?
With Zigbee gateway and hand transmitter usually yes – local control keeps working. Remote access via the app needs internet.
Can I make existing motors smart?
Yes, with a flush-mounted actuator or radio receiver in front of the cable motor.
Calculate the torque yourself: Roller shutter motor calculator. 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
