PowerSmart
PowerSmart Control System
PowerSmart is a 12V roller shutter automation system with a built-in radio receiver and removable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fitted by LT Doors to roller shutters across Wollongong and the Illawarra. It runs independently of mains power, so there's no hard wiring and no electrician required.
Built for Wollongong's coastal conditions
PowerSmart is a straightforward retrofit option for older homes across Wollongong's established suburbs where running new 240V wiring to a window or door would mean opening up walls — the controller and battery mount on the wall, and the battery recharges like a mobile phone.
what LT doors thinks
PowerSmart is our go-to when a client wants push-button convenience without an electrician on site, or is automating an existing manual shutter after the fact. It's an indoor-only system, so it's not the right fit for an exposed outdoor application — for that, SolarSmart Plus (which is solar-charged and designed for outdoor mounting) is the better comparison.
Key features
- Power: all-in-one 12V control system and battery, operates independent of mains power
- Battery: built-in radio receiver and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, recharges in around 3 hours
- Install: easy and quick to install, no electrician needed
- Indicator: recharge LED warning light
- Capacity: 45-50 cycles per full charge on an average shutter
- Warranty: 5 years on the motor, 1 year on the battery and controller
- Made/designed in Australia
What makes the PowerSmart different
Most 240V shutter motors need an electrician and hard wiring before they can be installed. PowerSmart's all-in-one 12V controller and rechargeable battery sidestep that entirely — it's a genuine retrofit system, not a scaled-down version of a mains motor, and the battery is designed to be recharged like a phone rather than replaced.
Which shutters it suits
Roller shutters from 500mm minimum width, with a maximum motor torque of 35Nm. Available as a Single Window System (one controller, battery and charger) or a Bay Window System for multiple windows (adds a 3-way switch). Indoor installation only.
Which automation system should you choose?
PowerSmart suits an indoor-mounted retrofit where you want to avoid an electrician. If the shutter is on an exposed, north-facing roofline and you'd rather not think about recharging a battery indoors at all, compare SolarSmart, which charges itself from the sun.
Installation, warranty and upgrades
Fitted by LT Doors' licensed local team, backed by a written workmanship guarantee alongside the manufacturer's 5-year motor warranty (1 year on battery and controller). Compatible with Optima 1-Channel and 6-Channel remote transmitters.
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FAQS
What is the PowerSmart control system?
A 12V roller shutter automation system with a built-in rechargeable battery and radio receiver, letting LT Doors motorise a shutter without an electrician or hard wiring.
Does PowerSmart need mains power?
No — it runs entirely on its rechargeable battery, which recharges in around 3 hours and is good for roughly 45-50 cycles per charge on an average shutter.
Can PowerSmart be installed outdoors?
No — PowerSmart controllers are designed for indoor installation only. For an outdoor, self-charging option, ask LT Doors about SolarSmart Plus.
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