The two ways to power a motor
- Rechargeable battery — no wiring; recharge occasionally via USB. The easiest option to add to any room.
- Permanently wired 230V — continuous mains power, wired in by an electrician. Ideal for new builds and renovations.
NZ manufactured roller blinds
Battery motor — Uplyft · $160 per motor
Our in-house wirefree motor. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery means no wiring — just recharge occasionally. Bluetooth connects direct to your device, it links to ZigBee or similar smart-home systems, and an optional WiFi hub lets you control your blinds — and check each motor’s battery level — from anywhere. Backed by a 3-year warranty.
Remote required (sold separately): $85 — one remote controls up to 16 blinds independently. A charger is also required (sold separately; a universal charger is available).
230V motor — Acmeda E6 · $333 per motor
A permanently wired 230V motor (by Rollease Acmeda) delivering continuous power — the ideal solution when wiring can be run during a renovation or new build. It runs quietly (around 38 dB) and links multiple shades via the Rollease Acmeda Easy-Link system. Operate it by remote, wall switch or app, with smart-home and voice control available. Compatible with roller systems, and can also be adapted for Roman and Venetian shades.
Remote required (sold separately): $85 — one remote controls up to 16 blinds independently.
Imported Soluna roller blinds
AutoWand™ · $90 per blind
The blind is controlled by a wand permanently attached to the motor — no remote to find or program. The built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery recharges via micro-USB at the base of the wand (charger included), so there are no disposable batteries to replace. It’s “Best for Kids” certified and completely cord-free — a safe, simple and affordable choice.
220/230V motorisation · $215 per motor
A permanently wired 220/230V motor — no batteries required, and the price includes the motor and power adapter.
Remote required (sold separately): $85 — one remote controls up to 5 blinds independently.
At a glance
| Option | For | Motor price | Remote | Blinds per remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplyft battery motor | NZ manufactured | $160 | $85 | Up to 16 |
| Acmeda E6 230V motor | NZ manufactured | $333 | $85 | Up to 16 |
| AutoWand™ | Imported Soluna | $90 | Not required (wand) | — |
| 220/230V motorisation | Imported Soluna | $215 | $85 | Up to 5 |
Frequently asked questions
No. One $85 remote controls multiple blinds independently — up to 16 for NZ-made motors (Uplyft and Acmeda E6) and up to 5 for imported Soluna. AutoWand needs no remote; it’s controlled by its built-in wand.
Battery motors (Uplyft, AutoWand) need no wiring and suit any room — you just recharge them occasionally. The hardwired 230V motor (Acmeda E6) gives continuous power and is ideal for new builds or renovations where an electrician can run the wiring.
The lithium-ion battery is recharged occasionally rather than running on disposable batteries — typically several months between charges, depending on the blind’s size and how often it’s used. With the WiFi hub, the app shows each motor’s battery percentage so you know when to top it up.
Yes. The 230V motors connect to mains power and must be wired in by a registered electrician. NZ Blinds is 100% online and doesn’t offer an installation service, so you arrange your own electrician. The battery options (Uplyft and AutoWand) need no electrical work at all.
Yes. Uplyft links to ZigBee or similar systems, and with the optional WiFi hub you can control your blinds and set scenes and timers from anywhere. The Acmeda E6 is operated by remote, wall switch or app, with smart-home and voice control available.
Yes — motorised blinds are completely cordless, removing the hazard of hanging cords. AutoWand is also “Best for Kids” certified.
Yes — motorised blinds are completely cordless, removing the hazard of hanging cords. AutoWand is also “Best for Kids” certified.
AutoWand comes complete with its charger. For Uplyft battery motors a charger is required and sold separately (a universal charger is available). The 230V motors don’t need a charger.
The motor sits inside the blind tube, so motorisation is chosen when you order a new blind rather than added to one you already have. You can apply it to any roller blind in our range.
Any roller blind in our range — NZ-made or imported Soluna, plus our outdoor roller blinds. The 230V Acmeda E6 can also be adapted for Roman and Venetian shades.