motionblinds
Python library for interfacing with Motion Blinds
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes. The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. It solves a specific problem (controlling Motion Blinds and compatible systems) with a straightforward API. Install it if you own compatible blinds and need programmatic control; skip it if you don't have the hardware or prefer a different brand's API.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires a Motion Blinds gateway on the local network and a 16-character API key retrieved from the official Motion Blinds mobile app.
- Low friction install with a single runtime dependency (pycryptodomex).
- Actively maintained with recent commits; last release 379 days ago, repo shows 28 stars and is not archived.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT (permissive) — MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for integration into proprietary or open-source projects.
last release 2025-07-31 (379 days) · last repo commit 2026-06-03 · 28 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 74,918 downloads/mo, #14,768 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install motionblinds
from motionblinds import MotionGateway
m = MotionGateway(ip="192.168.1.100", key="12ab345c-d67e-8f")
m.GetDeviceList()
m.Update()
blind = list(m.device_list.values())[0]
blind.Open()- Whether all listed compatible brands (Smart Blinds, Dooya, Brel Home, etc.) are actively tested or community-reported only.
- Real-world latency and reliability of multicast push updates versus polling.
- Whether asyncio support is production-ready or experimental.
What it is and what it does
motionblinds is a Python library for controlling motorized blinds manufactured by Coulisse B.V. (Motion Blinds brand) and compatible systems from other manufacturers that use the same API. It communicates with a Motion Blinds gateway on your local network to send commands (open, close, stop, set position/angle) and retrieve device status. The library is designed primarily for integration with Home Assistant but works standalone; it supports both synchronous polling and asynchronous multicast listening for real-time status updates when blinds finish moving.
The library requires a gateway IP address and a 16-character API key obtained from the Motion Blinds mobile app. It uses pycryptodomex for encryption and supports Python 3.6 and later. Device discovery is available to locate gateways on your network. Callbacks can be registered to react to gateway or blind status changes, making it suitable for automation workflows that respond to blind movements.
Use it for
- Integrate motorized blinds into a Home Assistant smart home setup for centralized control.
- Build standalone automation scripts that open/close blinds on a schedule or in response to external events.
- Discover and monitor all Motion Blinds gateways and connected blinds on a network programmatically.
- Listen for real-time multicast updates from the gateway to trigger callbacks when blinds finish moving.
- Control blind position and angle precisely for light management or privacy automation.
Worth the install?
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Yes.
The package is actively maintained, has low install friction, carries no known vulnerabilities, and uses a permissive MIT license. It solves a specific problem (controlling Motion Blinds and compatible systems) with a straightforward API. Install it if you own compatible blinds and need programmatic control; skip it if you don't have the hardware or prefer a different brand's API.
Install
motionblinds on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction install with a single runtime dependency (pycryptodomex). Actively maintained with recent commits; last release 379 days ago, repo shows 28 stars and is not archived.
Requires a Motion Blinds gateway on the local network and a 16-character API key retrieved from the official Motion Blinds mobile app.
License in practice
MIT license permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; suitable for integration into proprietary or open-source projects.
Quickstart
pip install motionblinds
from motionblinds import MotionGateway
m = MotionGateway(ip="192.168.1.100", key="12ab345c-d67e-8f")
m.GetDeviceList()
m.Update()
blind = list(m.device_list.values())[0]
blind.Open()Verify before relying
- Whether all listed compatible brands (Smart Blinds, Dooya, Brel Home, etc.) are actively tested or community-reported only.
- Real-world latency and reliability of multicast push updates versus polling.
- Whether asyncio support is production-ready or experimental.
Package facts
| License | MIT permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.6 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packagepycryptodomex |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 379 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 74,918 / month, #14,768 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Home AutomationTopic :: Software Development :: Libraries |
Evidence: motionblinds-0.6.30-py3-none-any.whl
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