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How to Install Roller Blinds
The right installation for a perfect finish
Getting Started
Installing your iSeekBlinds roller blind is a straight forward DIY project, we’re here to make sure you get it right the first time.
Below, you’ll find clear, step-by-step instructions along with videos showing exactly how it’s done. Whether you’ve ordered chain-driven or motorised blinds, just follow the steps that match your setup.
Installation instructions
In case you can’t have your device nearby to watch the videos whilst installing, we’ve created some written instructions that you can print out and keep with you.
These instructions have been written as easy-to-follow steps, as we want to make your DIY installation as simple and pain free as possible.
What’s Included in the Box
Your blinds are packed with care and labelled with the room name to keep things organised.
Inside each box, you’ll find:
1 x Custom roller blind
2 x Brackets (1 x male for the control/motor side, 1 x female for the pin end)
2 x Bracket covers (outside mount only)
4 x Screws (for timber installation)
1 x Stop ball (chain drive only)
1 x Child safety cleat with screw (chain drive only)
Plus, if you ordered a pelmet:
1 x Pelmet
Spring-loaded pelmet brackets (Quantity will depend on your blind width)
What You’ll Need
Before you get started, make sure you’ve got:
1–2 people (helpful for larger blinds)
Grey lead pencil
Cordless drill and 3mm drill bit (for pre-drilling if required)
Cordless screwdriver (150mm drill bit recommended)
Step ladder
Spirit level (optional)
Appropriate screws if installing into masonry, aluminium or metal
Tip : Pre-drilling your screw holes is recommended to avoid timber splitting, especially in older homes or when outside mounting.
Watch & Install – Step by Step
1
Unpack and Prepare
Start by watching the video that matches your blind type. Then:
Carefully unpack your blind - avoid sharp tools
Lay it on a clean surface under the correct window
Check your parts and read the label for the room name
If your blind is white, use clean gloves to avoid marking the fabric
2
Mark Your Bracket Positions
Hold each bracket in position
Use a pencil to mark screw hole positions
The male bracket goes on the chain or motor side
The female bracket goes on the pin end
Use a spirit level to check alignment
3
Fix the Brackets
Pre-drill holes if needed
Use your cordless screwdriver and the screws provided
For outside mounts, slide on the bracket covers before fixing
Make sure the brackets are level and secure
Inside Mount Installation
Outside Mount Installation
Outside Mount Bracket Covers
4
Install the Blind
For Chain Drive:
Before inserting the blind into the bracket – make sure the chain is hanging evenly from both sides and the flat surface is facing towards the top.
Insert the chain end into the male bracket first
Guide the pin end into the female bracket until it clicks
There should be 1.5 – 2mm of side-to-side movement (known as float)
Adjust bracket positions or extend the pin if needed
Ensure the chain hangs evenly and the flat surface is facing up
Install the Chain Drive Into the Male Bracket – Inside Mount
Install the Pin End into the Female Bracket Inside Mount
Install the Chain Drive Into the Male Bracket – Outside Mount
Install the Pin End Into the Female Bracket – Outside Mount
Important note! For installing motorised blinds. Ensure you are always holding the end of the motor in position (two people recommended). If the blind is tilted down the motor will slide out of the tube and cannot be installed correctly.
Outside mount Roller Blind with a Motor – Showing Charging Port Facing Down
Chain Drive Only – Finish with Safety Features
Stop Ball
Lower the blind to the bottom
Install your stop ball on the chain at the point just before it enters the chain drive.
This prevents the fabric from over-rolling and keeps your mechanism safe
Child Safety Cleat
Ensure the chain is positioned inside the cleat before attaching to the wall
Fix the cleat to the wall or window frame with supplied screw.
Attaching the cleat to a wooden frame or wall studs is best.
The chain should hang down with minimal tension.
Required by law for safety and to maintain your warranty
Don’t remove the warning tag attached to the chain
Inside Mount Safety Cleat Install
Outside Mount Safety Cleat Install
Installing a Pelmet (If Ordered)
A Pelmet adds a polished finish to your roller blind and helps reduce dust. Watch the video for a full walkthrough.
Install the spring-loaded brackets level to the architrave or wall. The brackets can sit 150mm from the outside edges to ensure a strong fixing. This can be adjusted if necessary.
Attach the pelmet to the spring-loaded brackets provided with slight tilt motion necessary
Your roller blind brackets are already installed inside the pelmet
Once the pelmet is up, simply click your roller blind into place inside the pelmet.
Always hold the motor end when installing and keep blind level at all times.
Final Checks
Test the blind - make sure it rolls smoothly and tracks evenly
If it’s drifting to one side, unroll the blind and apply a small strip of masking tape to the opposite end of the aluminium tube
For motorised blinds, complete remote pairing and test operation
RollerIQ Instructions
Setting Limits – Chain Method
Step One: Wake the Motor
- 1.
Press the Program button on the motor head.
- •
The light will blink green twice to confirm the motor is awake.
- 2.
If the light turns solid green, the motor is in Remote Control Pairing Mode, not Chain Mode.
- •
Press the Program button again to turn off the solid green light.
✅ You can now proceed to the next step.
Step Two: Enter Limit Setting Mode
- 1.
Press and hold the Program button on the motor head.
- 2.
While still holding the button, gently pull the chain and hold.
- 3.
Wait until the motor jogs, then release both the button and the chain.
✅ The motor is now in Limit Setting Mode.
Step Three: Set the Lower Limit
It is critical to set the Lower Limit first . This allows smart systems to understand open/close positions.
- 1.
Use the chain to move the blind down to the desired lower limit .
- 2.
If the blind moves in the wrong direction, release the chain and gently pull again to reverse the direction.
- 3.
Once at the desired position, quick press the Program button on the motor head.
✅ Blind will jog to confirm the lower limit has been saved.
Step Four: Set the Top Limit
- 1.
Use the chain to move the blind to the top limit position.
- 2.
When in position, quick press the Program button on the motor head.
✅ Blind will jog to confirm the top limit has been saved.
Step Five: Operation with Chain
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Your limits are now set.
- •
Gently tug the chain to move the blind to the upper or lower limits.
- •
Pull again to stop the blind at any position.
This provides an alternative manual control method, perfect for guests or users without smart access.
Connecting RollerIQ Motor to Matter over Thread
Your motor will arrive with the Matter module pre-connected.
Step One: Enter Pairing Mode
- 1.
Quick press the Program button on the Matter module chip.
- 2.
The green light will flash four times, pause, then repeat — indicating Matter over Thread pairing mode.
- 3.
Open your smart home system, select Add New Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Ensure your Thread Border Router is nearby and active.
Matter Module Troubleshooting
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If the green light is blinking constantly, you are in Bluetooth pairing mode — not used for smart home integration.
- ○
Quick press the button to exit Bluetooth mode.
- ○
Quick press again to re-enter Matter pairing mode (green light flashes four times with pauses).
Factory Resetting the Matter Module
- 1.
Press and hold the Program button on the Matter Module
- 2.
Observe the LED sequence:
- ○
Flashing green
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Slow amber blink
- ○
Solid amber
- 3.
Release the button once the light turns solid amber.
✅ The module has now been factory reset and is ready to pair with a new Thread network.
Download the RollerIQ Instructions
Troubleshooting Made Easy
Watch our step-by-step troubleshooting videos for simple fixes and expert guidance to get your blinds working perfectly.
Blind won’t click in:
Retract the pin end slightly and try again. Always install the control or motor side first.
Blind rolls unevenly:
Use masking tape to correct the roll direction.
Chain feels tight or has broken:
If mounted outside adjust bracket to allow for 1.5mm float from left to right.
If inside mounted the blind has been measured incorrectly and installed too tight inside the reveal. See our trouble shooting videos.
If chain has broken at the position of the stop ball, then due care was not taken when lowering the blind and subsequent damage has occurred.
Cleaning your blind:
Wipe gently with a soft, neutral coloured damp cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive rubbing. You can also use a vacuum with brush attachment.
Need a Hand?
If you're unsure at any point, you're not alone.
Watch the videos on this page
Visit our Troubleshooting section
Or book a free video consultation
At iSeekBlinds, we’ve designed our products - and our support - to help you DIY with confidence. Let’s get your blinds installed and looking their best.
How to Install RollerIQ
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Measuring and Installing Inside Mount Roller Blinds
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