MotionBlinds Motors (Bluetooth/RF, Matter via CM-55 bridge)

Quick verdict

This entry covers the Bluetooth and RF (433 MHz) motors in the MotionBlinds lineup (roller, venetian, honeycomb, curtain), which reach Matter through the CM-55 bridge rather than carrying a Matter radio themselves. Once paired, control is local and works with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home and Alexa. The catch is the bridge requirement and the premium total cost. If you want to skip the bridge entirely, the Eve-branded MotionBlinds motor has Matter over Thread built in and is the one to buy instead. Check the exact SKU before ordering, because Matter is not a motor radio across the whole line.

Standout: MotionBlinds blind motors in roller, venetian, honeycomb and curtain variants, reaching Matter through the CM-55 bridge rather than a radio in the motor.

Notes last checked Oct 20, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Why it stands out

• wide range of motor types including roller, venetian, honeycomb, and curtain blinds
• Matter integration means it works with Home Assistant, Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa
• quiet motors with precise position control and battery-powered options available

Reasons to hesitate

• requires the MotionBlinds CM-55 Matter bridge, as motors do not connect to Matter directly
• premium pricing when you factor in the bridge plus individual motors
• motor selection and sizing can be confusing, so verify compatibility with your specific blinds

Best for

• homeowners who want smart blinds that work across multiple platforms via Matter
• Home Assistant users looking for reliable motorized blinds with local control

Avoid if

• you want the simplest setup. The requirement for a separate bridge adds complexity
• you are on a tight budget, as the bridge plus motors adds up quickly

Privacy and local-control notes

Matter-based control is fully local once paired. The CM-55 bridge connects these Bluetooth and RF motors to your Matter network without cloud dependency. Older RF motors can also reach Home Assistant through a CM-20 or CMD-01 bridge on the native motion_blinds integration, which is local push.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: Matter, through the Motionblinds Matter bridge (CM-55), which these Bluetooth and 433 MHz motors need in order to join a Matter network; 433 MHz motors can instead use the native Motionblinds integration with a CM-20 or CMD-01 bridge.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Premium pricing. The CM-55 bridge is an additional cost on top of individual motors. Budget for the full system, not just one motor.

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