The NEO Smart Controller is required for Smart Home Integrations and Voice Control.
For specific instructions and troubleshoot download the how to guide below.
Problem | Solution |
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The motor does not work. |
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The motor continues to run in one direction. |
The limit setting was unsuccessful and needs to be reset. |
The indicator light on the remote does not shine or the remote-controlling range becomes shorter. |
Replace the battery in the remote (CR2430 for Timer or 5 channel, CR2450 for 14 channel) |
The motor stops working or works intermittently. |
If using a battery wand, replace the batteries in the wand with 8 fresh AA alkaline batteries. |
POWERTOUCH WAND – The shade moves the opposite direction of the arrow on the control button. | Press and hold the SETTING button, then press and hold the STOP button. Hold both until the motor jogs (approx. 10 seconds). |
Why does my shade “beep” when I try to operate? | You battery charge level is very low, and you should recharge your battery. |
Can the antenna wire(s) be clipped short so it isn’t visible? |
No! Do not clip your antenna wires. The motor will malfunction, and will likely not respond to your remote control or app commands. |
Can I add a solar panel? | It is possible to add a solar panel to an existing Simplicity Remote Control shade. Contact your dealer for more assistance. (Solar panels are not compatible with PowerTouch Wand) |
Do the rechargeable batteries ever need to be replaced? |
Rechargeable Li-Ion batteries last for many years and can be charged hundreds of times. If your batteries will not take a charge, contact your dealer for service. |
Soft Start/Stop | Solar Charging Option | Sound Level decibels Lower = Quieter | Adjustable Speed Motor | |||||||
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Bluetooth Simplicity Roller | Internal Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | Panel w/LED | ~39 dB | |||||||
Bluetooth Simplicity Heavy Duty Roller | Internal Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | Panel w/LED | ~42 dB | – | ||||||
Bluetooth Simplicity Cellular Motor | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | Panel w/LED | ~39 dB | |||||||
Bluetooth Simplicity Cellular Top Down Bottom Up | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | Panel w/LED | ~42 dB | |||||||
Bluetooth Simplicity Odysee Motor | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | Panel w/LED | ~49 dB | – | |||||
Simplicity Cellular Motor | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | – | – | – | Panel | ~50 dB | – | ||
Simplicity Cellular Top Down Bottom Up | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | – | – | – | Panel | ~50 dB | – | ||
Simplicity Roller Motor | Internal Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | – | – | – | – | Panel | ~47 dB | – | ||
Simplicity Cellular Motor | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | – | – | – | Panel | ~50 dB | – | ||
Simplicity Cellular Top Down Bottom Up | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | – | – | – | Panel | ~50 dB | – | ||
Somfy Sonesse Ultra 30 WF RTS Li-Ion | Internal Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | – | – | Panel | less than or = 45 dBA | |||||
Somfy Sonesse 30 RTS DC | Plug-in Transformer | – | – | – | – | N/A | less than or = 44dBA~47dBA | |||
Somfy Sonesse 50 RTS AC | Hardwired AC Power | – | – | – | – | N/A | less than or = 44dBA | – | ||
Somfy Sonesse Ultra 50 AC | Hardwired AC Power | – | – | – | – | N/A | 38 dBA at 24 rpm | – | ||
Somfy Tilt Only 50 Wirefree RTS | External Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | – | – | – | – | Panel | Less than 56 dB | – | ||
Simplicity PowerTouch Wand Roller/Sheer | Internal Rechargeable LI-Ion Battery | – | – | – | – | – | N/A | ~47 dB | – | |
Simplicity PowerTouch Wand Cellular | Li-Ion Battery Pack inside Headrail | – | – | – | – | – | N/A | ~50 dB | – |
The Color Lux Mobile App allows direct communication with your Smartphone and your Bluetooth motorized shades, with no need for a hub, and no need for WiFi. With Color Lux Bluetooth motors, you can choose to use Color Lux Mobile, or the NEO Smart App. The NEO Smart hub allows Smart home integration and voice commands. (Siri voice commands do not require NEO Smart Hub)
Yes and no. You can use a solar panel in any window to extend the life of your battery charge, however, only windows that receive at least two hours of direct unobstructed sunlight per day, on average, will maintain a battery charge indefinitely; meaning that you never have to manually charge your batter with a plug-in charger.
Yes, When using the Color Lux Mobile app with Color Lux Bluetooth motors, your smartphone can communicate directly with your motors using Bluetooth communication with no need to go through WiFi.
Hey Google, Amazon Alexa, IFTT, Control 4, Savant, Indigo Domotics.
For detailed set up and operating instructions for integrating your shade motors with the various Smart Home systems supported, please visit this link from our partners at NEO Smart Blinds: https://neosmartblinds.com/smartcontroller-integrations/
If you have further questions, you can contact our Technical Services Team, or contact the Technicians at NEO Smart Blinds directly to help walk you through the process.
The range of the RF remote control is approximately 30 Meters or 100 Feet.
Our new panel features smart LED performance indicators on the room side of the panel so you can monitor the amount of sunlight energy collected and confirm that the panel is actually sending energy to your rechargeable battery pack.
A “Favorite” setting is a position setting that you specify for the motor to run to, at your command. It is a third position setting, the other two being the up stop and down stop positions. The favorite position must be between the up and down stop settings. Note: the Color Lux Mobile app allows you to set multiple favorite positions on individual shades.
No, motorized shades can only be operated using a remote control, Color lux Mobile App, NEO app or the wand control on a PowerTouch shade.
If you need to operate, your Simplicity motorized shade and your batteries are dead, plug in the charger, and within a few minutes, the charger will have provided enough energy to the battery pack to operate your shade. Leave the charger plugged in to continue charging your batteries.
The average battery charge will last 6-12 months based on an average sized shade raised and lowered once per day.
The life of the battery charge will vary based on the type of the window covering, the size and weight of the window covering and the number of times the shade is being operated on a daily basis
Batteries can be recharged in excess of 500 times.
Recharging a Roller style motor:
Recharging a Color Lux Cellular Motor:
Recharging a NON-Color Lux Cellular Motor:
The Comfortex YouTube Channel has dozens of product videos, including motor troubleshooting, motor programming and many other topics.
It is not a good idea to leave your battery charger plugged in permanently. This will keep the battery under continuous stress, will prematurely age and exhaust the battery, requiring replacement.
It is perfectly fine to leave your charger plugged in overnight to charge your battery, but you should unplug the charger when battery is fully charged.
Effective Bluetooth communication is limited to five individual signals at a time. If more than five Bluetooth signals are sent simultaneously, there can be dropped signals. This is a Bluetooth spec, and our Color Lux Mobile app was set up within the current performance specs set by Bluetooth.
If you have more than five shades in a single room, it is suggested to set up two rooms to accommodate all of the shades within that room, such as “Living Room Left” and “Living Room Right”.
For the remote control, the included 3V battery commonly lasts several years.
To replace the battery in the remote control, remove the back cover as shown below, remove the old battery using your finger nail or small screwdriver, and snap in your new battery and replace the cover.
Basic troubleshooting information can be found in the following locations:
You can find all details regarding the warranty on all comfortex products here: https://comfortex.com/warranty-information/
In General, Comfortex offers a Limited Lifetime Warranty on materials and workmanship to the original purchaser with some exceptions as spelled out in the official warranty at the above link.
Our warranty for motor components, electronics and LI-Ion Battery cartridges is Five Years from the date stamped on each product.
Some electronic dealers offer only a 30 day warranty, others, such as Amazon Alexa offer a one year warranty from date of purchase. The Five Year Warranty offered by Comfortex is very generous for electronics and wearable components included in the motors, and is a testament to our dedication to ongoing dealer and consumer product support.
In some cases this is possible, but you will need to speak to our Technical Services Team. Make sure to have original order information available so the Tech Rep can make an assessment.
It is always recommended to have a plug-in charger as a back up to solar charging. Solar charging performance can be affected by variations in weather, the changing of the seasons, the location of the installation, what direction the window faces, etc.
Solar panels will always extend the life of your battery charge, regardless of variables.
Windows that receive at least two hours of direct unobstructed sunlight per day, on average, will maintain a battery charge indefinitely; meaning that you never have to manually charge your batter with a plug-in charger.
Here are some ideas to be considered based on application:
Child Safety
Our motorized window treatments removes the need for cords and reduces potential child and pet safety hazards.
Easy Operation
Raise, lower, and tilt your shades with a click or tap of a button. No more fiddling with cords to adjust the position of your shades.
Bluetooth® wireless technology is available on all Color Lux® shades. You can control your shades right from your phone using the The Color Lux® Mobile App. No need for a separate remote or smart controller.
The Simplicity Solar Panel is our most advanced solar recharging system ever. The solar panel recharges the motorized window treatment’s battery with a simple plug-in. Rest assured that the panel is still providing charging even on those cloudy days.
Simplicity Rechargeable Motorized Shades with remote control use radio frequency transmission to operate the shade. Radio frequency motorization offers the simple convenience and child-safe method of operating shades.
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