Motorise the blinds you have
Retrofit Blind Motors
A battery motor that replaces the chain mechanism in your existing roller blinds. Remote or app control, no electrician, about ten minutes per blind. Shipped Australia-wide.
- Melbourne based
- Free measure and quote
- We come to you
- DIY or fitted by us
A retrofit blind motor turns a chain-operated roller blind into a motorised one without replacing the blind. The motor slides into the tube where the chain mechanism was, the blind goes back on its brackets, and from then on it runs from a remote. Add a hub and it runs from your phone or your voice too.
It is the lowest cost route to motorised blinds and a genuine DIY job. Singles, five packs and ten packs are in the DIY shop and ship anywhere in Australia.
Will it fit my blind?
Retrofit motors fit most standard roller blind tubes, but not all. Take the blind down, look at the chain end, and measure the inside diameter of the tube. Compare that with the tube sizes in the motor listing. Then note the blind width and drop: the motor has to lift the weight of the fabric, and a very wide or very long blind may need the larger motor.
If you are not sure, send us the tube measurement and the blind size before you order and we will tell you which kit, or whether the blind is one that should be replaced instead.
How to install a retrofit motor
Unclip the blind from its brackets. Pull the chain mechanism out of the tube end. Push the motor in with its adaptor so it sits square. Clip the blind back on, using the motor-end bracket from the kit if the original does not suit. Charge the motor, pair the remote, and set the top and bottom limits following the guide. About ten minutes per blind once you have done the first.
No wiring and no electrician. The only tools are a screwdriver and, occasionally, a drill if the bracket needs moving.
Power and control
The motor has a built-in rechargeable battery charged with a USB-C cable, which is in the shop if you need a spare. Charge it every few months when it warns you it is low. Control is a 15 channel remote, so one remote runs up to 15 blinds on their own channels plus all together. Add a Bond Bridge hub for the app, schedules and voice through Google Home, Alexa or Apple Home.
What comes in the kit
The motor with its battery, tube adaptors, the motor-end bracket, a charging cable and the instructions. The remote is a separate item so you can run several motors from one remote without paying for one each. The five and ten packs suit a whole house and come with the same parts per motor.
How it works
Retrofit Blind Motors: price it online, or we come to you.
Same product, two ways to get it. Pick the one that suits your budget and your weekend.
DIY online, Australia wide
Ordering retrofit blind motors online
- 1
Order free samples
Pick the fabric in your own light, not on a screen.
- 2
Measure
Follow our guide. Width then drop, in millimetres, recess or face fit.
- 3
Order online
Enter your sizes and options. We make it to order.
- 4
Install
Shipped with brackets, fixings and a step-by-step guide.
Fitted by us, Melbourne
Retrofit Blind Motors measured and fitted in Melbourne
- 1
Book
Form or phone. We call within 1 business day to set a time.
- 2
We measure
We bring samples, measure every window, and talk through the options.
- 3
Written quote
On the spot, no obligation.
- 4
Made and fitted
Made to order, then installed by us. Nothing for you to do.
DIY measuring
Measuring for a retrofit blind motor
Measure the inside diameter of the blind tube at the chain end, in millimetres. Note the blind width and drop. Count the blinds you want to motorise and how many remotes and channels that needs.
Service area
Retrofit motors fitted in Melbourne
Would rather we did it? Across Greater Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula we can check your tubes, supply the right motors, fit them and set up the remote and hub on the day. Book a free measure and quote and mention retrofit motors.
Why buy retrofit blind motors from us
Keep your blinds
Motorise what you have instead of replacing it.
About ten minutes
Screwdriver, no wiring, no electrician.
Rechargeable
USB-C charging, months between charges.
Multi packs
Singles, five packs and ten packs for a whole house.
Retrofit Blind Motors questions
Will a retrofit motor fit my roller blind?
Most standard tubes, yes. Measure the inside diameter of the tube at the chain end and check it against the motor listing. Send us the measurement if unsure.
Do I need an electrician for a retrofit blind motor?
No. The motor has a rechargeable battery charged with a USB-C cable. There is no wiring.
How long does the battery last?
Months, depending on blind size and how often it moves. The motor warns you when it is low.
Can I control several blinds with one remote?
Yes. The 15 channel remote runs up to 15 blinds individually and all at once.
Do you ship retrofit motors outside Melbourne?
Yes. Motors, remotes, hubs and cables ship from the DIY shop anywhere in Australia.
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Melbourne only
Free Measure and Quote
Melbourne-wide. We come to you, measure everything, and quote on the spot. No obligation.
- We call within 1 business day to lock in a time
- Samples brought to you
- Fixed written quote, no pressure
Prefer to talk? 1300 201 248