Compare motors

Compare the AOK AM25 motor options by power source and smart-home setup. All four support remote control. Check the remote option selected with your shade when ordering.

Standard Motor

RF remote control. Coverly Wi-Fi hub required for app and voice control.

Power
Rechargeable 2600mAh battery. Charges by USB; time between charges depends on shade size, weight, and use.
Amazon Alexa
Requires the Coverly Wi-Fi hub and its Alexa integration. Does not pair directly with an Amazon Echo.
Apple Home
No direct Apple Home connection.
Google Home
Requires the Coverly Wi-Fi hub and its Google Home integration.
SmartThings and Home Assistant
No direct connection. Requires a compatible RF bridge and an integration supported by your platform.
Remote
Supported; check your selected remote option.
Zigbee control
Zigbee Motor

Zigbee Motor

For a compatible Zigbee smart-home setup.

Power
Rechargeable 2600mAh battery. Charges by USB; time between charges depends on shade size, weight, and use.
Amazon Alexa
Selected Echo models have a built-in Zigbee hub. Pairing and voice commands depend on the AOK motor version; confirm your Echo model with us before ordering.
Apple Home
No direct connection. A compatible bridge or integration may add Apple Home support.
Google Home
Through a compatible Zigbee hub and its Google Home integration. Nest speakers and displays cannot pair with the motor directly.
SmartThings and Home Assistant
Requires a compatible Zigbee hub or coordinator and a driver that supports the exact motor. See the platform notes below.
Remote
Supported; check your selected remote option.
Matter over Thread
Matter Motor

Matter Motor

For Apple Home and other Matter systems.

Power
Rechargeable 2600mAh battery. Charges by USB; time between charges depends on shade size, weight, and use.
Amazon Alexa
With a compatible Alexa Matter controller and a Thread border router. Some Echo and eero models provide both; see the model guide below.
Apple Home
With Apple Home and a compatible Thread setup. HomePod mini, HomePod (2nd gen), and the Apple TV models below are straightforward home-hub options.
Google Home
With a Google Home Matter hub and a Thread border router. The models below include both.
SmartThings and Home Assistant
With Matter support and a Thread border router. SmartThings and Homey offer hubs with both; Hubitat and Home Assistant need the Thread setup described below.
Remote
Supported; check your selected remote option.

AC plug-in

Plug-in power, with no motor battery to charge.

Power
AC plug-in motor, rated 100-240V. Needs a suitable outlet within reach and the correct plug for your installation.
Amazon Alexa
With a compatible RF-to-Wi-Fi hub and its Alexa integration.
Apple Home
No direct Apple Home connection.
Google Home
With a compatible RF-to-Wi-Fi hub and its Google Home integration.
SmartThings and Home Assistant
No direct connection. Requires a compatible RF bridge and an integration supported by your platform.
Remote
Supported; check your selected remote option.

What can drive them

These are examples of the hardware used for each connection type. Match the exact model and generation, then check the setup notes below. Zigbee motor compatibility also depends on the motor firmware and hub software.

  • Echo (4th generation) Echo (4th generation)Zigbee and Matter over Thread
  • Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) Echo Show 10 (3rd generation)Zigbee and Matter over Thread
  • Echo Studio (1st or 2nd generation) Echo Studio (1st or 2nd generation)Zigbee and Matter over Thread
  • HomePod (2nd generation) HomePod (2nd generation)Matter over Thread
  • HomePod mini HomePod miniMatter over Thread
  • Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, or 3rd gen 128 GB) Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, or 3rd gen 128 GB)Matter over Thread
  • Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) Google Nest Hub (2nd generation)Matter over Thread
  • SmartThings Station SmartThings StationZigbee and Matter over Thread
  • Coverly Wi-Fi hub Coverly Wi-Fi hubApp and voice control for Standard and compatible AC plug-in motors

Smart-home setup, by platform

The lists below are hardware examples, not a guarantee that every motor feature works on every platform. Matter over Thread needs a Matter controller and a Thread border router; many hubs provide both. For Zigbee, confirm support for the AOK motor before buying a hub.

Amazon Alexa

Zigbee
Examples with a built-in Zigbee hub:
Echo (4th gen)
Echo Plus (2nd gen)
Echo Studio (1st or 2nd gen)
Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)
Echo Show 8 (3rd gen or 2025 model)
Echo Hub
Echo Show 15 (2nd gen)
Echo Show 21
Echo Dot Max (2025)
Echo Show 11 (2025)
Matter over Thread
Examples with Matter and a Thread border router:
Echo (4th gen)
Echo Plus (2nd gen)
Echo Studio (1st or 2nd gen)
Echo Hub
Echo Show 8 (3rd gen or 2025 model)
Echo Show 10 (3rd gen)
Echo Show 15 (2nd gen)
Echo Show 21
Echo Dot Max (2025)
Echo Show 11 (2025)
Supported eero models include 6, 6+, Pro 6, Pro 6E, Max 7, 7 and Pro 7

A built-in Zigbee hub does not guarantee support for every AOK firmware version or voice command. Ask us to confirm your combination. Many other Echo models can act as Matter controllers with a separate compatible Thread border router. With eero, enable Thread and complete the Alexa/Amazon account setup; not every eero model supports Thread.

Apple Home

Zigbee
No direct Zigbee pairing. Apple Home control requires a bridge or integration that explicitly supports the motor.
Matter over Thread
HomePod mini
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple TV 4K (2nd gen)
Apple TV 4K (3rd gen), the 128 GB Wi-Fi and Ethernet model

HomePod (1st gen), Apple TV 4K (1st gen), and Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, 64 GB) do not provide a Thread border router. A supported Apple home hub can be used with a compatible third-party border router. Some Thread-enabled iPhones support local control with compatible motor firmware; a home hub remains the recommended setup for automations and control away from home.

Google Home

Zigbee
No direct pairing with Nest speakers or displays. Use a Zigbee hub that supports the motor and exposes it through a Google Home integration.
Matter over Thread
Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Nest Hub Max
Nest Wifi Pro
Google TV Streamer (4K)
Google Home Speaker (2026)

These Google hubs provide Matter control and Thread border routing. Nest Hub (1st gen), Nest Mini and Nest Audio do not provide the Thread border router needed by themselves. Use the Google Home app for setup.

Samsung SmartThings

Zigbee
SmartThings Hub V2 (2015)
SmartThings Hub V3 (2018) / Aeotec Smart Home Hub
SmartThings Station
Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 (V4)
Legacy Zigbee hardware: Samsung Connect Home and SmartThings Wifi; confirm current software and motor-driver support before relying on these
Matter over Thread
SmartThings Hub V3 / Aeotec Smart Home Hub
SmartThings Station
Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2 (V4)
SmartThings Hub V2 (2015), with a separate compatible Thread border router

Update your hub and SmartThings app. Zigbee needs a driver matched to the motor device identifier; a generic or community driver is not a guarantee. Contact us to confirm the motor and driver combination before ordering.

Hubitat

Zigbee
Hubitat Elevation C-5, C-7, C-8 or C-8 Pro, with a compatible motor driver
Matter over Thread
Hubitat Elevation C-5, C-7, C-8 or C-8 Pro, plus a separate Thread border router and a compatible shade driver

The hub has no built-in Thread border router. Examples you can add are HomePod mini or Nest Hub (2nd gen). Update Hubitat before setup; Matter support requires platform 2.3.8+ on C-5/C-7 or 2.3.7+ on C-8/C-8 Pro.

Homey

Zigbee
Homey Pro mini
Homey Pro (2023 or 2026)
A Homey app must also support your exact Zigbee motor.
Matter over Thread
Homey Pro mini
Homey Pro (2023 or 2026)
Homey Self-Hosted Server with a separate Thread border router

Homey Pro and Pro mini include Thread hardware. Matter window coverings use built-in Matter support. Pairing requirements vary by phone and Homey model; follow the current Homey setup instructions.

Home Assistant

Zigbee
Home Assistant with a supported Zigbee coordinator, such as Connect ZBT-1 (formerly SkyConnect) or ZBT-2, and ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT. Match the motor device identifier to the integration.
Matter over Thread
Home Assistant Matter integration and Matter Server, plus a Thread border router. This can be a compatible third-party hub or Home Assistant radio hardware configured for Thread.

Zigbee2MQTT lists an A-OK AM25 variant under Tuya TS0601_cover_1, but the actual device identifier must match. The recommended Matter setup is Home Assistant OS. Thread hardware alone does not replace Matter Server.

Zigbee or Matter? A Zigbee motor pairs to a compatible Zigbee hub. A Matter-over-Thread motor uses a Matter controller and a Thread border router, which may be built into the same device. A standard Wi-Fi router or smart speaker is not automatically a substitute. Use the exact models above and keep your hub and app updated.

Basic remote control does not require a smart-home hub. Remote selection and available motor options depend on your shade. For help matching a motor to your home, contact Coverly.

Hardware references: Amazon, Apple, Google, SmartThings, Hubitat, Homey, and Home Assistant. Reviewed September 9, 2026.