How to Program RollEase Automate Shades And Motors
Programming a RollEase Automate motor comes down to four things: pairing the motor to a controller, checking direction, setting top and bottom limits, and knowing what to do when something goes wrong. This guide covers both Push-series handheld remotes (Push ONE, Push 5, Push 15, Push PRO) and Paradigm RF wall switches (1-channel, 2-channel, 15-channel, Surface Mount, and Flush Mount) — paired with any current ARC motor (Li-ion, DC, or AC). The good news: programming sequences are nearly identical between Push remotes and RF wall switches. If you’ve programmed one, you can program the other.
Sequences below are verified against the current RollEase Acmeda manufacturer documentation. If you get stuck, skip to the troubleshooting section. Our team has been the original RollEase parts distributor since 2008 and we’ve answered just about every programming question there is.
Have a different device? This guide covers Push remotes and Paradigm RF wall switches only. For other Automate devices, see the manufacturer PDFs on our Programming Instructions page.
In This Guide
- Before You Start
- Meet Your Push Remote
- Understanding the P1 Button
- Pair a Motor to Your Controller
- Check and Change Motor Direction
- Set the Upper Limit
- Set the Lower Limit
- Lock the Remote
- Add a Second Remote or Switch
- Factory Reset
- Advanced Programming
- Programming Wall Switches: What’s Different
- Troubleshooting
- FAQs
Before You Start
You’ll need:
- An Automate ARC motor — Li-ion, DC, or AC (all use the same programming logic)
- A powered motor — Li-ion motors should be fully charged (green LED), DC motors connected to power, AC motors wired to mains
- A working remote or wall switch — Push ONE/5/15/PRO, or any Paradigm wall switch
- Access to the motor head — you’ll need to press the P1 button on the motor itself during setup
- About 10 minutes per shade
The sequences below are strict on timing. Most steps have a 4–5 second window between button presses. If nothing happens, start that step over.
Tip: Program one shade completely — pair, direction, both limits — before starting the next. Trying to pair everything first and set limits later causes channel confusion
Meet Your Push Remote
RollEase Automate has four current Push remotes. Core programming sequences are the same across all four, but the lock indicators and channel selection differ slightly.
Push ONE
Single-channel remote with UP, STOP, and DOWN. No channel selection needed — it controls one shade or one paired group. Lock status shown by a single LED:
- Solid LED = locked
- Flashing LED = unlocked
- Press and hold lock button for 6 seconds to toggle
Push 5
Five-channel remote with toggle-to-select channels (you can pick multiple at once). LEDs next to each channel show which are active. Same lock behavior as Push ONE — solid LED = locked, flashing = unlocked, 6-second hold to toggle.
Push 15
Fifteen-channel remote with an LCD screen showing the current channel number. Use the (+) and (−) buttons to cycle channels. Lock status shown on the LCD:
- L on screen = locked
- U on screen = unlocked
- Press and hold lock button for 6 seconds to toggle
Push PRO
The newest Automate remote (released 2025). Features a 2.4″ LCD with backlight and dark mode, up to 30 named shades, 10 custom offline timers, rechargeable USB-C battery (6-month battery life), and an Installer Mode. The screen guides you through setup, so the sequences below are still useful as reference — but the remote itself walks you through most of it.
All four remotes use the same 433.92 MHz radio protocol and work with every current Automate ARC motor. Please note that these do not work with the Automate Basics product line
Using a wall switch? Programming sequences are nearly identical across both, so the steps below apply to wall switches too. For details specific to wall switches — channel selection, lock function, removable controls — see Programming Wall Switches: What’s Different.
Pair a Motor to Your Remote or Switch
This is the first thing you do with a new motor or after a factory reset.
- On your remote or wall switch, select the channel you want to use:
- Push ONE has no channel selection — skip this step
- Push 5: toggle channel buttons to select
- Push 15: use (+) and (−) to cycle channels
- Paradigm 1-channel/2-channel switch: select via the channel button
- Paradigm 15-channel switch: use left/right arrows on the LCD
- Paradigm Surface Mount/Flush: press desired channel button(s)
- On the motor head, hold the P1 button for about 2 seconds until the motor jogs once. Release P1. You’ll hear one beep confirming pairing mode is active.
- Within 4 seconds, on the remote or switch, hold STOP for about 3 seconds. The motor will jog twice and beep three times to confirm pairing.
The motor is now paired to that channel and ready for limit setting.
- Why this might fail: The most common failures are (1) the remote is locked — check for “L” on screen or solid LED; (2) you waited too long between step 2 and step 3 and the motor timed out; (3) the motor is out of battery. Get within 3 feet of the motor when pairing — operating range is longer than programming range.
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Check and Change Motor Direction
Before setting limits, confirm that UP on the remote actually raises the shade.
Press UP on the remote. If the shade raises, you’re good — skip to the upper limit step. If it lowers, you need to reverse direction.
During initial setup (before limits are set)
Hold UP and DOWN simultaneously for about 5 seconds until the motor jogs once and beeps. Direction is now reversed.
After limits are already set
The UP+DOWN method won’t work once limits exist. Instead, use the motor’s P1 button:
- Hold P1 on the motor head
- Count the jogs: 1 (2s), 2 (6s), 3 (10s)
- Release at the third jog — motor will beep 3 times confirming direction reversal
Important: Reversing direction after limits are set will clear the limits. You’ll need to reset them.
Always confirm direction before setting limits.
Set the Upper Limit
The upper limit is the fully-raised position — typically where fabric is almost entirely wound onto the tube, with a small amount still visible.
- Use UP on the remote to raise the shade to your desired top stop position. Quick presses move step-by-step; long presses travel continuously.
- Once the shade is exactly where you want it, hold UP and STOP simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- The motor will jog twice and beep three times confirming the upper limit is saved.
Set the Lower Limit
The lower limit is the fully-lowered position — typically just above the windowsill or wherever fully extended looks right.
- Use DOWN on the remote to lower the shade to your desired bottom stop position.
- Once in position, hold DOWN and STOP simultaneously for 5 seconds.
- The motor will jog twice and beep three times confirming the lower limit is saved.
After both limits are set, the motor automatically exits setup mode. Cycle the shade up and down once to verify both stops are right. Want to adjust? Just repeat the sequence — new limits overwrite old ones.
Pro tip: Run the shade up and down a few times before locking in limits. Fabric settles after installation, and limits set before settling often need re-adjustment a week later.
Lock the Remote or Switch
After all shades are programmed, lock the remote to prevent accidental limit changes
Lock behavior depends on which device you’re using:
- Push ONE / Push 5: Hold lock button for 6 seconds. LED goes from flashing to solid.
- Push 15: Hold lock button for 6 seconds. LCD changes from “U” to “L”.
- Push PRO: Hold lock button for 6 seconds. LCD shows lock icon.
- Paradigm Wall Switch 1-channel / 2-channel / Surface Mount / Flush: Hold STOP button for 15 seconds. All LEDs flash once to confirm locked.
- Paradigm Wall Switch 15-channel: Hold STOP button for 15 seconds. LCD displays “L” to confirm locked.
To unlock, hold the same button for the same duration again (6 seconds for Push remotes, 15 seconds for Paradigm wall switches).
Lock your device only after all programming is finished. A locked remote or switch can still control shades normally (up, down, stop, favorite) — it just blocks programming commands.
Add a Second Remote or Switch
Already have a shade programmed and want to add a second remote or switch? You don’t need to re-pair at the motor. Use the P2 button method:
- On the original remote (remote A), press P2 once. Motor jogs once, beeps once.
- On remote A, press P2 again. Motor jogs once, beeps once.
- On the new remote (remote B), select the channel you want to copy to, then hold STOP. Motor jogs twice, beeps three times to confirm.
The new remote now controls that motor.
- Note: Repeating this same sequence with an already-paired remote B will unpair remote B from the motor. Same sequence, opposite effect.
Note for wall switches: The same P2 method works to add a second wall switch, or to add a wall switch alongside an existing Push remote (or vice versa). In step 3, press STOP on Push remotes; press STOP or P2 on wall switches — both work to confirm the pairing.
If you’ve lost all paired remotes
You’ll need physical access to the motor’s P1 button. Factory reset the motor (see below), then pair a new remote from scratch using the pairing sequence.
Factory Reset
When nothing else is working — or you’re repurposing a used motor — a factory reset clears everything and lets you start fresh.
- On the motor head, hold P1.
- Keep holding as the motor jogs: 1 jog (2s) → 2 jogs (6s) → 3 jogs (10s) → 4 jogs at about 14 seconds.
- After the 4th jog, you’ll hear 4 beeps. Release P1.
All programming is cleared. The motor is now unpaired, has no limits, and direction is back to factory default. Re-pair using the pairing sequence.
Advanced Programming
The core programming above is enough for 90% of installations. For more advanced features, the manufacturer PDFs cover everything:
- Favorite Position — Program a “one-touch” position the shade can travel to. Move shade into position → Press P2 → Press STOP → Press STOP. Then a long STOP press from any position sends the shade to that favorite.
- Adjust Motor Speed — Press P2, then UP-UP to increase speed, or DOWN-DOWN to decrease.
- Sleep Mode — Useful when multiple motors are on one channel. Sleeps a motor so you can program its neighbor without cross-talk. Hold P1 for 6 seconds (2 jogs) to sleep; press P1 briefly to wake.
- Soft Stop — Toggle the gentle deceleration at the end of travel on or off.
- Tilt vs. Roller Mode — For applications using tilt control (venetian blinds) vs. standard roller mode.
- Battery Check Function — From the upper limit, hold UP for 5 seconds. The shade drops to a percentage-of-travel position indicating remaining battery.
Full step-by-step instructions for each are in the official RollEase Acmeda programming PDFs linked on our Programming Instructions page — the complete reference for every motor model we stock.
Programming Wall Switches: What’s Different
If you’ve worked through the sections above with a Push remote in mind, you’ve already learned 90% of what you need to know to program Paradigm RF wall switches. The pairing sequence, limit-setting, and direction reversal work exactly the same way. Here’s a quick reference for the small differences:
Lock Function
Wall switches don’t have a dedicated lock button. Instead, hold the STOP button for 15 seconds (vs. 6 seconds for Push remotes). The all-LED flash or LCD “L” indicator confirms the locked state.
Channel Selection
The way you select a channel differs by model:
- Paradigm 1-channel: No channel selection needed
- Paradigm 2-channel: Two dedicated UP/DOWN button pairs, one per channel
- Paradigm 15-channel: Left/right arrow buttons cycle channels on the LCD
- Paradigm Surface Mount / Flush: Press the channel button(s) — multiple channels can be selected at once. The selected channel’s LED illuminates blue.
Group Control via Channel “ALL” (15-Channel Only)
Like the Push 15, the Paradigm 15-channel wall switch has an “ALL” channel pre-set to control every shade paired to the switch simultaneously. Useful for whole-home open/close scenarios.
Hide Unused Channels (15-Channel Only)
The Paradigm 15-channel wall switch can be configured to display only the channels you actually use. To configure:
- Press and hold left and right arrow buttons together for 3 seconds. LCD displays “C” then “15”.
- Press right arrow to decrease the visible channel count.
- Press STOP to confirm. LCD displays “o” indicating the setting is saved.
Removable Inner Control (Surface Mount & Flush Mount)
The Surface Mount and Flush Mount switches feature a removable inner control panel that doubles as a handheld remote. The magnetic wall clip allows the control to be lifted off the wall and used anywhere, then snapped back into place. The fixed wall clip secures the control permanently. Choose the appropriate clip during installation.
Channel Customization (Flush Mount Only)
The 5CH Decorator Flush Mount Switch supports customizable button frame kits in 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 channel configurations. The frame kit determines the labeled buttons visible on the switch face — useful for matching the switch to your specific room layout.
Troubleshooting
The motor won’t respond at all
Check in this order:
- Is the remote unlocked? (L/U on screen, solid/flashing LED)
- Is the motor powered? Li-ion motors show no activity when the battery is depleted — charge for 6–8 hours until the LED is solid green.
- Is the remote battery low? Replace the coin cell.
- Is there radio interference? Keep transmitters away from metal objects and confirm the motor’s antenna is straight.
- Are you within range? Programming range is shorter than operating range — get within 3 feet.
I can’t program one motor — multiple motors respond
Multiple motors are paired to the same channel. Two ways to fix:
- Best: Use an individual channel for each motor during programming (Push 15/PRO make this easy)
- Workaround: Use Sleep Mode (hold P1 on each non-target motor for 6 seconds until 2 jogs) to put all but one motor to sleep, program the awake one, then wake the others by briefly pressing their P1 buttons.
The shade only goes halfway up or down
Usually means direction was reversed after limits were set (which clears limits), or the shade hit an obstruction during limit-setting. Factory reset and reprogram, confirming direction before setting limits.
The motor works but won’t save limits
Battery is too low. Operating a motor takes less power than saving limits — you can still run the shade but saves will fail silently. Fully charge Li-ion motors or verify DC supply voltage.
My motor lost its limits
The most common cause is that the motor was accidentally factory-reset — someone held the P1 button too long (14+ seconds), which clears all programming. Re-pair and reset limits using the pairing sequence. If your motor frequently loses limits without anyone holding P1, contact us — that may indicate an underlying issue with the motor.
The motor beeps 10 times when operating
Li-ion battery is low. Recharge with the compatible USB-C charger.
The Li-ion motor won’t hold a charge
Per RollEase Acmeda: batteries are rated for 500 recharge cycles (roughly 5 years of typical use). Li-ion batteries degrade gradually over time — there’s no sudden failure, just slower-holding charges.
Wall switch buttons don’t seem to do anything
For Paradigm Surface Mount and Flush Mount switches: the switch requires at least one channel be selected at all times. If you tried to deselect all channels, the switch will refuse and you’ll see no LED activity. Press another channel button first to ensure at least one is active.
Something else is wrong
Contact us with your motor model number, remote model, and the exact sequence you tried. We answer support questions daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these instructions work for all RollEase Automate motors?
Yes, for all current ARC (Automate Radio Communication) motors paired with Push-series remotes or Paradigm RF wall switches. This includes Li-ion 25mm/28mm/35mm/45mm series, DC tubular motors, AC tubular motors, drapery motors, tilt motors, cord lift motors, and exterior AX/FT motors. The programming sequences in this guide work across all of them.
What’s the difference between Push ONE, Push 5, Push 15, and Push PRO?
- Push ONE: 1 channel, simplest, LED indicator
- Push 5: 5 channels, LED indicators next to each channel
- Push 15: 15 channels, LCD showing channel number
- Push PRO: 2.4″ LCD with named shades, timers, installer mode, USB-C rechargeable — the most advanced current remote
What is channel 0 (or "ALL") for?
On Push 15 remotes, the channel labeled “ALL” is a master channel that controls every shade paired to that remote at once. Press UP on the ALL channel and every paired shade raises simultaneously. Useful for “open all shades in the morning” and “close all at night” scenarios. Push ONE has no channels so this doesn’t apply; Push PRO uses named groups for similar functionality.
Why won’t my motor accept a second remote or channel?
Generally, the motor needs to be in normal operating mode (limits set) before it accepts additional channels or remotes. If you just paired the motor and tried to add a second remote without setting limits first, the motor may refuse the second pairing. Set both upper and lower limits, then add the second remote using the P2 sequence in the Add a Second Remote section above.
How long does a Li-ion battery charge last?
About 500 up/down cycles per charge, which translates to roughly 1.5 years for a typical residential installation at one cycle per day. Heavy-use or larger shades drain faster.
How many times can a Li-ion motor be recharged?
Around 500 full recharge cycles before meaningful degradation.
Can the battery be overcharged by leaving it plugged in?
No. Automate Li-ion motors have an integrated charge-management circuit that cuts off power once the battery is full. Leaving the charger connected won’t damage anything.
Does my motor work with Alexa, Google Home, or Apple HomeKit?
Not directly from the motor — you’ll need a Pulse PRO hub. Pulse PRO supports Matter, which means it connects to Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, and any Matter-compatible smart home platform through a single hub.
Can I program shades without a physical remote, using just the app?
You still need a remote to do initial pairing and set limits. After that, the Automate Shades app (via a Pulse PRO hub) can handle everyday control and scheduling. Initial setup is remote-only.
Can I use both a Push remote and a wall switch with the same motor?
Yes. A single ARC motor can be paired with multiple controllers — Push remotes, wall switches, the Pulse PRO hub, or any combination. To add a second controller (for example, adding a wall switch to a motor that’s already programmed to a Push remote), use the P2 method above. This is a common setup: Push remote for everyday use, wall switch as a fixed control point in the room.
What if my motor model isn’t listed on your site?
RollEase Acmeda periodically retires motor model numbers and releases replacements. Contact us with your old model number and we’ll match you to the current replacement.
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