Google Home Motorized Shades Integration

Learn how Kurlax motorized shades work with Google Home, including Smart Bridge and Matter motor connection options, supported products, and voice control features.

This page is part of Kurlax’s Smart Home Automation ecosystem, focused on Google Home integration.

Google Home controlling Kurlax motorized window shades using Google Assistant voice commands

Google Home Smart Control for Kurlax Motorized Shades

Kurlax motorized shades work seamlessly with Google Home, enabling voice commands, routines, and automated schedules.

Google Home supports two integration methods, depending on the motor type selected.

Google Home smart home ecosystem controlling motorized window shades and connected devices

What Is Google Home?

Google Home is Google’s smart home ecosystem powered by Google Assistant. Through the Google Home app and compatible devices such as Nest speakers and displays, users can control smart home products, create automation routines, and manage connected devices across the entire home.

For motorized window treatments, Google Home provides centralized control and flexible automation within a single, unified platform.

How Kurlax Motorized Shades Work with Google Home

Tuya smart bridge connecting motorized window shades to Google Assistant and Google Nest devices

Connection Option 1: Smart Bridge (Tuya-Based)

  • Shades pair with a Smart Bridge
  • Smart Bridge connects to the Tuya App
  • Tuya App links to Google Home

Supports voice control, automation, and multi-shade management.

Matter-enabled motorized roller shades connecting directly to Google Home without a smart bridge

Connection Option 2: Matter Motor (Direct Connection)

  • Matter motors connect directly to Google Home via the Matter protocol
  • No Smart Bridge or hub required
  • Added directly inside Google Home

Availability

  • Motorized roller shades only
  • Motorized zebra shades only
Google Home controlling motorized window shades with voice commands, schedules, and app control

Supported Google Home Control Features

When connected to Google Home, Kurlax motorized shades support:

  • Voice control with Google Assistant
  • Smart routines and automation
  • Scheduled opening and closing
  • Room and group-based control
  • App control through Google Home and Tuya apps

This setup allows you to control individual shades or entire rooms with a single command.

Google Assistant voice control for motorized shades

Example Google Assistant Voice Commands

Common Google Assistant commands include:

  • “Hey Google, open the living room shades.”
  • “Hey Google, close the bedroom blackout shades.”
  • “Hey Google, open the skylight shades.”
  • “Hey Google, lower all shades.

Commands can be applied to single shades, rooms, or grouped areas.

Google Home smart routines automatically opening and closing motorized window shades throughout the day

Smart Automation & Daily Routines

Google Home makes it easy to automate your motorized shades based on time, routines, or daily schedules.

Popular automation scenarios include:

  • Opening shades automatically in the morning
  • Closing shades at sunset
  • Lowering skylight shades during peak daylight hours
  • Integrating shades into home-wide routines such as “Good Morning” or “Good Night.”

These automations improve comfort, convenience, and energy efficiency.

Do I Need a Smart Bridge?

It depends on the motor type and connection method you choose.

Smart Bridge required for standard motorized shades

When a Smart Bridge Is Required

Required when using standard (non-Matter) motors

Enables control through the Tuya App and Google Home

Supports voice commands and automation

One Smart Bridge can connect multiple shades

Matter-enabled motorized shades connecting directly to Google Home without a smart bridge

When a Smart Bridge Is NOT Required

Not required when using a Matter-enabled motor

Matter motors connect directly to Google Home

No additional hub or bridge is needed

Product Compatibility with Google Home

Product Type Google Home Support Connection Method
Motorized Roller Shades ✅ Yes Smart Bridge / Matter
Motorized Zebra Shades ✅ Yes Smart Bridge / Matter
Motorized Skylight Shades ✅ Yes Smart Bridge only
Motorized Cellular Shades ✅ Yes Smart Bridge only

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Kurlax motorized skylight shades are fully supported when connected via a Smart Bridge.

Yes. You can set schedules and automation routines in the Google Home app.

Yes. Google Home supports room-based and grouped device control.

Voice and app control require Wi-Fi. Remote control remains available.

Google Home controls Kurlax motorized shades through secure account authorization. Device access and automation permissions are managed through your Google account and Tuya account, and can be reviewed or adjusted at any time within the Google Home app.

It depends on the motor type you choose:

  • Matter motor do not require a Smart Bridge.
  • All other motor types require a Smart Bridge.

Explore Our Smart Home Automation Ecosystem

Kurlax motorized shades support multiple smart home platforms, allowing you to choose the ecosystem that best fits your home and control preferences.