Shade Motor Control Types

Savant supports multiple motor control types across GE Proseo and supported third-party shade platforms.

Wired Motors

Consolidated Power & Communication Wiring - Geiger or Rollease Wired Motors are powered and controlled using low-voltage wiring through 5 Shade Power Modules using RS485 (SHA-PMOD5-00) or serial (SHA-PMOD5G-00). Lighting & Shades Device Manager Discovery - 5 Shade Power Modules are discovered in the Lighting & Shades Device Manager, which in turn discovers and binds all associated wired motors and automatically configures the Shade Settings Data Table. For more information on programming wired shade motors, see Savant Wired Shades Blueprint Programming Guide - On-Site Configuration. Savant App Control Only - Once added to the configuration and uploaded, wired motors are IP controlled through the Savant app, allowing direct UI control and integration into Savant Scenes.

RF Wired Motor

Powered Wherever - Individual power draw for each J Geiger or Rollease Motor allows for installation flexibility. Flexible Control - RF Wired Motors are controlled using RF controllers such as a Bond Bridge, or paired to native RF remotes: Easy Smart Integration - Install a shade controller such as a Bond Bridge. Complete all third party app setup, then add the controller profile to blueprint. Configure Shades Settings Data Table entries to match the addressing and upload the configuration, and it's done. For more information on the Shades Settings Data Table, see the Racepoint Blueprint Reference Guide - Shades Settings Data Table. For Bond Bridge deployment steps including initial RF motor pairing, see the Olibra Bond Bridge Pro Integration Guide. Remote Control - Charge the RF remote, then pair the RF Motor to a remote control. Remotes allow for direct control without any integration, but can be used in addition to third party and Savant control. For information on pairing RF Motors, see the RF Motor to Remote Pairing Guide.

RF Battery-Powered Motor

No Permanent Wiring - Self-contained RF motors with internal rechargeable batteries. Require periodic charging and placement planning. Eliminates permanent wiring and reduces wall disruption to only mounting the shade itself. Easy Smart Integration - Install a shade controller such as a Bond Bridge. Complete all third party app setup, then add the controller profile to blueprint. Configure Shades Settings Data Table entries to match the addressing and upload the configuration, and it's done. For more information on the Shades Settings Data Table, see the Racepoint Blueprint Reference Guide - Shades Settings Data Table. For Bond Bridge deployment steps including initial RF motor pairing, see the Olibra Bond Bridge Pro Integration Guide. Remote Control - Charge the RF remote, then pair the RF Motor to a remote control. Remotes allow for direct control without any integration, but can be used in addition to third party and Savant control. For information on pairing RF Motors, see the RF Motor to Remote Pairing Guide.

Control and Integration Options

Savant supports multiple shade control methods to accommodate different system designs and user interaction models. Savant controlled shades include native integration within all Savant User Interfaces such as the Savant app, Savant Remote, Touch Panels, Savant Keypads, and voice control. Control capabilities and supported configurations vary by motor type and controller and should be validated during system design.

Wired Shade Motor Control

Wired Communication - Wired Shades directly connected to a 3 Savant Five Shade Power Modules (SHA-PMOD5G). The Five Shade Power Modules recieve commands through the local area network from the Savant Host. Blueprint Configuration - Once installed, the wired shades are discovered through the Lighting & Shades Device Manager. See either document below for more information: Savant Wired Shades Blueprint Programming Guide - On-Site Configuration Savant Wired Shades Blueprint Programming Guide - Off Site Configuration App Control - Wired shades are controllable using the Savant app only. Wired shades can be added to Savant Scenes, added to triggers, or manually controlled both in groups or individually.

RF Shade Motor Control

Wireless Communication - RF Motors communicate with an RF shade motor controller such as Bond Bridge using RF. The controller then communicates with the Savant System over the local area network. App & Third Party Control - RF shade motors can be controlled using the Savant app once the shade controller has been added to the blueprint configuration. This includes Savant Scenes and granular control, in addition to normal functionality within the third party ecosystem. See the Racepoint Blueprint Reference Guide - Shades Settings Data Table Remote Control - RF Motors additionally be paired to an RF Remote. This can be done additionally to communicating through a third party controller and is commonly used for RF retrofit deployments. See the RF Motor to Remote Pairing Guide for more information.

RF Shade Motor Remote Control

Direct Control - RF Remotes control the shades they are directly paired to. The amount of shades controlled per remote is relative to the amount of channels per remote. J Geiger or Rollease 1 / 5 / 15 Channel Remotes are available on the Savant Store. Auxilliary Utility - Useful as secondary control for small quantities of shades at once. Often used alongside Bond or Geiger controllers for an additional handheld control types Flexibility - Can be paired, unpaired, and re-paired at will. See the RF Motor to Remote Pairing Guide for more information.

GE Smart Shades (Retail Products)

Consumer Friendly - In addition to professionally installed shade systems, GE offers GE Smart Shades for direct-to-consumer and light-retrofit use cases. Dealers interested in understanding GE Smart Shades capabilities, installation, and support resources can find additional information at the GE Smart Shades Support site . Common Integration Communication Types - Operates via Matter over Thread, integrating smoothly with major smart home ecosystems like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Home/Samsung SmartThings. Additionally can be controlled via an included pre-paired remote or voice commands. Battery Operated - Features an integrated lithium-ion battery motor designed for quiet, smooth operation, and requires an easy three-screw installation with no visible hardware. Aesthetic Choices - Available in blackout and translucent/light-filtering fabric options in white or gray, paired with a sleek metal exterior in white or black finishes. Ceiling or wall mounting types.

Shade Design Tool

The Shade Design Tool provides a guided workflow for designing, specifying, and ordering supported shade solutions. Access the Lighting and Shade Designer Tool here .

Guides shade design by room and window using installer-defined measurements, reducing configuration errors early in the project lifecycle. Integrates supported fabric selection directly into the design workflow with filtering by key attributes. Automatically generates a consolidated project summary, including required components and quantities for accurate ordering. Supports efficient transition from design to ordering and installation by minimizing manual data re-entry.