Hunter Douglas devices by how they connect.
The 4 devices include hubs and remotes. Each one below lists its path (Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi or another) and what that path needs.
Hunter Douglas makes window shades, blinds, shutters and drapery, and sells PowerView Automation to motorize them. PowerView Gen 3 uses Bluetooth Low Energy between the shades and a remote, the PowerView App or a PowerView Gateway.[1][2]
The PowerView Gateway and Gateway Pro add Alexa and Google Home control and, through Matter, HomeKit.[3]
Devices
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Hunter Douglas devices
How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below| Device | Category | Pathsi | Home Assistant | Homey | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Gateway | Hubs / Hub | Native (local) | Official app (local) | Current[1][4] | |
| Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Gateway Pro | Hubs / Hub | Native (local) | Official app (local) | Current[2][4] | |
| Hunter Douglas PowerView Gen 3 Remote | Controls / Remote | unknown | Current[1][5] | ||
| Hunter Douglas PowerView Hub (Gen 2) | Hubs / Hub | Native (local) | Official app (local) | unknown | |
About these columns
- Paths
- The ways a controller can reach the device, native Matter first. BR means it needs a Thread border router, and HUB means a hub, bridge or coordinator.
Paths across the range
- Matter through a bridge: 2 of 4
- Bluetooth Low Energy: 1 of 4
- Proprietary radio with a hub: 3 of 4
Sources
- [1]
- [2]MFRhelp.hunterdouglas.com / Market Launch FAQs for PowerView Gen 3 Automation - Hunter Douglas Help CenterAccessed Back to text
- [3]MFRhelp.hunterdouglas.com / Connect PowerView Gen 3 to Smart Home Devices - Hunter Douglas Help CenterAccessed Back to text
- [4]MFRhunterdouglas.com / PowerView Automation System Accessories (2024-01-18) - Hunter DouglasAccessed Back to text
- [5]MFRhelp.hunterdouglas.com / Operate PowerView Gen 3 with the Remote - Hunter Douglas Help CenterAccessed Back to text