When selecting a tubular motor for smart curtains, one should consider four aspects: core performance, intelligent compatibility, scene compatibility, and brand guarantee. At the same time, pay attention to safety features such as overheating protection and rebound when encountering resistance. For humid environments, you can choose a high-protective model. Finally, opt for a brand with comprehensive after-sales service to ensure trouble-free installation and maintenance in the future.
1. Prioritize locking in the core performance of the motor to ensure a basic experience
Motor type: The preferred option is brushless DC motor. It has no mechanical wear, operates more smoothly, and can last for over 10 years with better energy saving and noise reduction effects (such as the SCVE brushless tubular motor, with operating noise as low as below 35dB, approaching the quiet environment of a library); avoid choosing brushed motors, as they are noisy, have a short lifespan (only 3-5 years), and can affect the user experience.
Torque matching: Select based on the weight and width of the curtains. For ordinary household curtains, a torque of 30N or less is sufficient. For large-sized, extra-long curtains or thick, blackout curtains, a higher torque model should be chosen (Senfu products offer torque ranging from 3Nm to 330Nm, which can meet the needs of smart curtains for various scenarios from home use to venues for the Asian Games and beyond).
2. Focus on intelligent interconnection capabilities and adapt to the home ecosystem
Compatibility: Ensure that the motor supports the home smart platform of our own brand (such as Mi Home, Huawei HiLink, Apple HomeKit, etc.), avoiding ecological barriers; Senfu tubular motors can be seamlessly integrated with mainstream smart systems, supporting voice control (such as Xiaoi Nuo, Siri, etc.), remote control via mobile APP, and timed start and stop, enabling scene interactivity such as "automatically open the curtain upon waking up" and "close the curtain synchronously during watching a movie".
Control accuracy: Preferentially choose products with a positioning error of ≤ 0.1mm. They can precisely control the opening and closing range of the curtains, avoiding jamming and deviation. Senfu adopts an integrated hollow shaft design, with a repeat positioning accuracy of ±0.01°, fully meeting the refined control requirements of intelligent curtains.

3. Consider compatibility and security based on the installation scenario.
Installation and Power Supply: For new home renovations, it is recommended to choose plug-in models, and sockets should be reserved in advance; for renovations of old houses, lithium battery models can be selected, which do not require wiring and are more flexible; Senfu supports various installation methods such as ceiling-mounted and side-mounted, and is compatible with different sizes of curtain boxes.
Safety protection: It should have overheat protection (such as Sennfu F-class insulation + thermal protection design, with automatic shutdown when temperature exceeds the limit), and rebound function upon encountering resistance. It is particularly suitable for families with elderly or children. For outdoor or humid environments (such as balconies), models with IP66 protection grade can be selected to resist sand and moisture invasion.
4. Attach importance to brand services to avoid future troubles
Give priority to brands with a complete after-sales network to ensure that installation, commissioning and later maintenance are guaranteed.
SCVE has established over 200 service outlets across the country, offering 7×24-hour after-sales response and professional on-site installation services, significantly reducing the cost of later maintenance.