{"title":"Curtain Motor","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransform any manual curtain or blind into a smart one with Arklyfe's range of \u003cstrong\u003emotorised curtain motors\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for Australian homes with quiet, reliable performance. Whether your curtains hang on standard tracks, powered rails, or beaded chains, there's a motor in our range to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose from the \u003cstrong\u003e88 Ambient Light\u003c\/strong\u003e motor with built-in LED mood lighting, the ultra-quiet \u003cstrong\u003e87E\u003c\/strong\u003e hardwired or battery-powered motor, the \u003cstrong\u003e86 Robot\u003c\/strong\u003e self-fitting motor for rod curtains, or the \u003cstrong\u003e85 bead chain\u003c\/strong\u003e motor for roller and Roman blinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet sunrise\/sunset automation, create whole-home scenes, and control from your phone or by voice. Compatible with \u003cstrong\u003eApple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and SmartThings\u003c\/strong\u003e for seamless integration with your existing smart home setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple motor types: track, rod, bead chain \u0026amp; robot-fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardwired and battery-powered options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApp control, scheduling \u0026amp; scene automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoice control: Siri, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-quiet motor with smooth start\/stop technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor","title":"88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2-in-1 device that lifts a curtain track in the morning and runs \u003cstrong\u003e10-colour ambient lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable brightness behind the pelmet at night. It's built for Australian renovations where the window dressing is part of the room's atmosphere, not just a daytime function. At an ultra-compact \u003cstrong\u003e8 cm motor body height\u003c\/strong\u003e, it sits within most standard curtain-track pelmets and ceiling reveals where a deeper motor would not. Shipped from Melbourne, it suits design-led ensuites, signature bedrooms and living-room reveals where a curtain motor plus a separate light strip would be visible clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ambient lighting set is the differentiator. \u003cstrong\u003e10 adjustable colours\u003c\/strong\u003e with controllable brightness let you match each room's palette or evening mood: warm white for a wind-down scene, deeper tones for a movie night, daylight white for getting ready in the morning. Two dynamic modes (\u003cstrong\u003eFlowing Light\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLight-Follow\u003c\/strong\u003e) create motion across the pelmet that pairs with the curtain opening and closing, so the room transitions between day and night states rather than the lights and curtains operating as separate systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor smart-home control, the motor is \u003cstrong\u003eMi Home (Mijia) compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e out of the box and supports multiple control options (remote, app and scene-based), so the curtain and lighting respond to a single trigger. Designed to integrate with broader Mi Home and compatible smart-home ecosystems, it suits Australian buyers already running a Mi-based setup or looking for a flagship-level visual flourish in a new build or full renovation. The motor itself runs at standard curtain-motor noise levels for bedroom and living-room use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Ultra-compact 8cm body, 10-colour ambient lighting, Mi Home compatible. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42307906371678,"sku":"ZM88E-DT","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-88-zone-curtain-motor-ambient-lighting-front.jpg?v=1778250715"},{"product_id":"87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit","title":"87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a constant-power smart curtain motor and DIY-splicing track kit in one package, built for Australian renovators and tradies who need to fit a smart-curtain track to a non-standard window width without ordering custom hardware. The kit ships with a full track that can be \u003cstrong\u003eassembled in around three minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e and spliced to length on-site, so a single SKU covers bay windows, sliding-door reveals and unusual openings that a fixed-length pre-built track would not. Shipped from Melbourne for AU 240V power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003econstant-power design\u003c\/strong\u003e matters in day-to-day use. Mains power means no battery to recharge, no torque drop-off as the battery ages, and no risk of the curtain stalling halfway closed on the third year of ownership, the most common failure mode of battery-powered curtain motors. For curtains operated multiple times a day, especially on heavier blockout fabrics, mains-powered is the longer-term choice. The motor is positioned for whole-house specifications where every bedroom, living room and study uses the same hardware family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit suits homes, offices and small-commercial smart-home projects equally well, the \u003cstrong\u003eDIY track splicing\u003c\/strong\u003e lets one electrician or installer carry one SKU across a multi-room job and cut to length rather than back-ordering different widths. Day-to-day operation is the same as any smart curtain motor: app, remote and scene-based control deliver the automated curtain experience without the noise and slowdowns that older spring-loaded systems produce. For renovators wiring new pelmets during a build, the 87E mains-powered kit is the practical baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Mains-powered, DIY track splicing, 3-minute assembly. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-curtain-robot\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e86 Curtain Robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321743970398,"sku":"ZM87E-DT","price":196.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-87e-smart-curtain-motor-main-view.jpg?v=1778250715"},{"product_id":"87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit","title":"87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is a battery-powered smart curtain motor paired with a DIY-splicing track kit, built for Australian homes that want motorised curtains without re-wiring, drilling into ceilings to run new mains feeds, or asking a sparkie for a callout fee. The lithium battery sits inside the motor body, so the only install task is mounting the track and snapping the motor in. For renters, body-corporate apartments and finished-fit-out renovations where running new mains cabling is not an option, this is the kit that makes smart curtains realistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with a \u003cstrong\u003eDIY-spliceable track\u003c\/strong\u003e that adjusts to fit window widths from \u003cstrong\u003e2.2 m to 8.2 m\u003c\/strong\u003e (a range that covers bedroom windows through to wide living-room slider openings) and assembles in around three minutes per joint. Multiple control options are built in: \u003cstrong\u003ewireless control, high-voltage and low-voltage signal compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e mean the kit interoperates with most smart-home gateways and existing scene controllers, rather than locking you into one app ecosystem. Day-to-day, the curtains respond to app, remote and scene-based triggers the same way any premium motor does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe trade-off versus the mains-powered 87E is the battery: most users recharge every 3–6 months depending on operation frequency, which is fine for primary bedrooms used twice daily and less ideal for high-traffic living rooms. For the rentable apartment, the airbnb upgrade and the renovation where the pelmet went up before anyone thought about smart curtains, the battery kit is the right call. Shipped from Melbourne with full Australian support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Lithium battery, DIY 2.2–8.2 m track splicing, wireless \u0026amp; signal compatibility. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/86-curtain-robot\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e86 Curtain Robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321845616734,"sku":"ZM87EL","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-87e-smart-curtain-motor-main-view.jpg?v=1778250715"},{"product_id":"86-curtain-robot","title":"86 Curtain Robot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 86 Curtain Robot\u003c\/strong\u003e is the cheapest path to a smart curtain in the Arklyfe range: a clip-on robot that \u003cstrong\u003eturns an existing manual curtain into a smart one in seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, without replacing the track, drilling into the pelmet, or running any new wiring. It is the entry-tier product for renters, students, granny flats, holiday rentals and anyone curious about smart curtains who is not ready to commit to a full motorised track. Shipped from Melbourne, it works with most standard curtain tracks already installed in Australian homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe installation story is genuinely as simple as it sounds. The robot clips onto the existing curtain track, grabs the curtain, and pulls. Within a minute of unboxing, the curtain you already own becomes openable from your phone, voice assistant or a scheduled scene. If the power drops out, the robot disengages cleanly and the curtain can \u003cstrong\u003estill be operated by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e. The right behaviour for an Australian home where storms occasionally take out the grid, and where you would rather not be locked out of opening a curtain on a 40°C afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor households not ready to commit to a full track replacement, the 86 is the practical product. Move to a new rental? The robot clips off and travels with you, leaving no holes. Want to test which rooms genuinely benefit from automation before buying the more expensive mains-powered or Matter-certified motors elsewhere in the Arklyfe range? Start with the 86 in one room. It is positioned as the entry point. The trade-off is curtain weight capacity, which is lower than the dedicated motor lineup. For sheers, light blockouts and most apartment-grade curtains, that is rarely a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Clip-on, no track replacement, manual fallback during outages. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321903190110,"sku":"ZM86EL-2","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-86-curtain-robot-modern-living-room.jpg?v=1778250715"},{"product_id":"85-beaded-chain-motor","title":"85 Beaded Chain Motor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 85 Beaded Chain Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smart upgrade for Australian homes still running traditional \u003cstrong\u003ebeaded-chain roller blinds\u003c\/strong\u003e, the type used in most older AU bedrooms, kitchens and laundry windows. Rather than replacing the entire blind, the 85 motor wraps around the existing beaded chain and pulls it up and down on a schedule, app command, or voice trigger. For homes with multiple roller blinds across the property (and there are many), it is the cheapest, fastest way to retrofit smart-curtain behaviour without touching the blinds themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor runs on a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in lithium battery\u003c\/strong\u003e, so there is no requirement to reserve a nearby power outlet, drop new cabling, or chase a circuit into the wall. For a typical AU bedroom with the power point nowhere near the window (a common pattern in inner-suburb older homes), that one design choice is what makes the install possible at all. Setup is simple: mount the motor body next to the existing chain, route the chain through the motor, calibrate the open and closed positions, and connect to the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 85 is the right product for retrofit scenarios: renters, granny flats, sub-let rooms, an investment property where you want smart-curtain behaviour without re-blinding the whole house. It is positioned at the entry of the Arklyfe Curtain Motor range, paired with the 86 Curtain Robot (for traditional curtain tracks) and the 25 Motor with Electronic Limit (for spring-loaded roller shades). Battery recharge cycles depend on usage, typically once every several months for a standard bedroom blind. Shipped from Melbourne with full Australian support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Beaded-chain roller-blind retrofit, lithium battery, no rewiring. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321925734494,"sku":"ZM85EL-1","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-85-beaded-chain-motor-front-view.jpg?v=1778250716"},{"product_id":"83e-smart-curtain-motor-constant-power-telescopic-track-kit","title":"83E Smart Curtain Motor – Constant-Power (Telescopic Track Kit)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 83E Smart Curtain Motor – Constant-Power (Telescopic Track Kit)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mains-powered smart curtain motor paired with a telescopic track that \u003cstrong\u003eextends to fit window widths from roughly 1.1 m to 4.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in three size bands (1.1–2.0 m, 1.9–3.5 m, 2.4–4.5 m). It suits Australian renovations where the window width sits between standard pre-built track sizes: the bay window in a Federation home, the unusual bedroom reveal in a 1980s apartment, the spare-room slider that doesn't quite match a 2 m or 3 m track. Shipped from Melbourne for AU 240V power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003econstant-power design\u003c\/strong\u003e means the motor runs from mains and never needs to be recharged, relevant for curtains operated multiple times a day, where a battery-powered motor would lose torque and stall on heavier fabric within a couple of years. For whole-house specifications and renovations where the pelmet is being rebuilt anyway, mains-powered is the right long-term choice. The motor is compatible with a wide range of curtain track systems, so the same SKU works across DIY-spliced tracks, telescopic tracks and standard Gardis-style rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe telescopic feature does the work that custom-cut tracks usually charge for. Pull the track to the right length, lock it, mount it: no on-site cutting, no width-specific SKUs to back-order, no measuring twice. For installers handling jobs with multiple slightly different window widths in the same project (apartment fitouts, school-holiday DIY runs, granny-flat builds), the telescopic 83E saves a real hour per window. App, remote and scene-based control deliver the smart-curtain behaviour expected of any modern motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Mains-powered, telescopic 1.1–4.5 m track, wide track compatibility. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321974296670,"sku":"ZM83E-DT","price":188.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-83e-curtain-motor-constant-power-front.jpg?v=1778250759"},{"product_id":"83e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery","title":"83E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 83E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery\u003c\/strong\u003e is the battery-powered universal version of the 83E motor, built for Australian homes that want a smart curtain motor with \u003cstrong\u003ebroad track compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e, but where running a new mains feed to the window is impossible, expensive or not allowed by the building's strata rules. The lithium battery sits inside the motor body, so the entire install fits the existing track without any power cable visible above the pelmet. Shipped from Melbourne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compatibility story is the headline. The motor works with \u003cstrong\u003eDIY-spliced tracks, telescopic tracks and standard Gardis-style curtain rails\u003c\/strong\u003e, which covers most of the curtain track types specified across Australian homes, from the older Gardis hardware in pre-2010 apartments through to the wider modular tracks used in renovations and new builds. For an installer carrying one motor SKU across a multi-room job with mixed legacy hardware, that breadth saves real time on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery trade-off is the same as any battery-powered curtain motor: recharges are needed every few months depending on usage, and torque drops slightly as the battery ages. For primary bedrooms operated twice daily, this is rarely noticeable. For high-traffic living-room curtains operated five or six times a day, the mains-powered version of the 83E is the better long-term choice. App, remote and scene-based control are standard, and the motor pairs with most third-party smart-home gateways via the same protocols as the rest of the Arklyfe range. For a smart-curtain upgrade where running new wiring is genuinely off the table, the 83E Lithium Battery is the right product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Lithium battery, DIY\/telescopic\/Gardis track compatibility. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321979932766,"sku":"ZM83EL","price":186.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-83e-curtain-motor-lithium-front.jpg?v=1778250759"},{"product_id":"25-motor-with-electronic-limit","title":"25 Motor with Electronic Limit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe 25 Motor with Electronic Limit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the basic \u003cstrong\u003etubular roller-shade motor\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Arklyfe range: built for the most common roller-blind setup in Australian homes, where the window already has a tubular roller shade and the only upgrade needed is replacing the spring-loaded core with a quiet, electrically driven one. It is the simplest motor in the range, with no app integration, no battery to charge and no smart-home pairing requirement, just constant-power tubular motorisation done well. Shipped from Melbourne for AU 240V mains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eelectronic limit\u003c\/strong\u003e is the day-to-day feature that lifts it above the cheapest tubular motors. Rather than relying on mechanical limit switches that wear, slip and require re-adjusting every six months, the electronic limit holds the upper and lower stop positions in firmware. Set once at install, and the blind stops at the same height every time for the life of the motor. For long-shade installations in tall windows (stairwell reveals, double-height living-room glass), that consistency matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003econstant-power design\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures stable and reliable curtain operation across the years a roller shade is actually in service. Quiet operation keeps it suitable for bedrooms and home offices without the whining that older AC tubular motors produced. The motor is positioned at the entry of the Arklyfe Curtain Motor range as the no-frills option for installers and homeowners who want their roller shades on a wall-switch or scheduled trigger, without committing to a full smart-home ecosystem or paying for protocol-level integration. Compatible with most standard roller-shade tubes used in AU residential and small-commercial settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ Mains-powered tubular motor, electronic limit positioning, quiet operation. Shipped from Melbourne. 12-month warranty. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42321984684126,"sku":"ZM25TQ- 1.3\/25","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-25mm-tubular-motor-electronic-limit-front.jpg?v=1778250759"},{"product_id":"bcm400d-matter-over-thread-curtain-motor","title":"BCM400D Matter over Thread Curtain Motor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eArklyfe BCM400D Matter over Thread Curtain Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smart-home flagship of the Arklyfe Curtain Motor range, a SAA-certified motor that speaks \u003cstrong\u003eMatter over Thread directly\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it pairs natively with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings without an extra hub or proprietary app. For Australian homes already building a Matter-based smart-home spine (switches, sensors, locks), the BCM400D drops the curtains onto the same protocol on day one. Shipped from Melbourne for AU 240V and standard curtain-track fitment, it suits renovators, new builds and architect-led projects across Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor itself is built to do the heavy lifting most curtain motors quietly fail at. A \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-torque drive\u003c\/strong\u003e handles curtain loads of 50–80 kg (the weight of full-height blockout drapes, double-track sheer-plus-blockout combinations and heavy commercial-grade fabric) without the chatter and stalling that lighter motors produce on third use. Ultra-quiet operation keeps it usable in bedrooms and living rooms during evening scenes, and the compact body integrates cleanly with most standard curtain-track systems specified in Australian renovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, the BCM400D works the way smart-home users expect: tap an Apple Home scene to drop the curtains at sunset, ask Google or Alexa from across the room, or trigger via a Matter button or sensor (e.g. open with the bedroom lights at sunrise). The \u003cstrong\u003eself-healing Thread mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e means each Matter-over-Thread device you install (switches, locks, sensors, curtain motors) extends signal coverage for the others, so reliability improves with each addition rather than the other way around. \u003cstrong\u003eSAA Australian certification\u003c\/strong\u003e covers electrical safety compliance for the AU market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;font-size:0.9rem;color:#555;\"\u003e✓ \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/matter-wireless-smart-home-solution\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMatter over Thread certified\u003c\/a\u003e: works natively with Apple Home, Google Home \u0026amp; Amazon Alexa, no extra hub. SAA-certified. Free shipping on orders over $199.  |  \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;\"\u003eCompare the full Curtain Motor range →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eFurther reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/matter-vs-zigbee-vs-zwave-australia-2026\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eMatter vs Zigbee vs Z-Wave: Which Smart Home Protocol Wins in 2026 (Australia)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/apple-home-matter-thread-setup-australia\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003eHow to Set Up Apple Home with Matter over Thread\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:1.5rem;padding-top:1rem;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.5rem;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9rem;color:#000;\"\u003eRelated products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/88-zone-ambient-lighting-smart-curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e88-Zone Ambient Lighting Smart Curtain Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-mains-powered-modular-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Mains-Powered Modular Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.3rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/87e-smart-curtain-motor-lithium-battery-splicing-kit\" style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e87E Smart Curtain Motor – Lithium Battery Splicing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0.5rem 0 0;font-size:0.85rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/curtain-motor\" style=\"color:#000;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrowse all Curtain Motor →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arklyfe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42557350510686,"sku":"BCM400D-Matter","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/files\/arklyfe-bcm400d-matter-curtain-motor-front.jpg?v=1778250759"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/2962\/1342\/collections\/Edit_the_uploaded_im.jpg?v=1767671713","url":"https:\/\/arklyfe.com.au\/collections\/curtain-motor.oembed","provider":"Arklyfe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}