The first belt winder to support the Matter standard doesn’t come from Germany. It was launched by Chinese company Meross (link). That’s noteworthy because German manufacturers like Selve (link) – which claims to be the “world market leader in the field of roller shutter belt winders” – have long dominated this niche. Other well-known brands such as Rademacher/Delta Dore, Schellenberg, and Wir also offer comparable products.
Flush-Mounted Belt Winder with Matter over Wi-Fi
The new Meross Smart Wi-Fi Belt Winder (model MRS200, link) uses Matter over Wi-Fi. That makes it the first electric belt winder that can be natively integrated into Matter ecosystems like Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or SmartThings – without the need for an additional bridge or Thread Border Router.
The unit is designed for flush-mount installation and fits into standard recessed wall boxes commonly used for belt winders. A 230-volt power cord exits through the bottom of the front panel to supply electricity. According to the manufacturer, the device fits standard wall boxes and supports belt widths between 15 and 24 millimeters. Its 70-watt motor delivers a rated torque of 10 Nm, sufficient to operate plastic shutters up to roughly 6 square meters in size.
A wired light sensor is included for optional automation. It can be configured via the Meross app, but is not accessible in a pure Matter setup through ecosystem-native apps. In such cases, brightness-based automation must be implemented using a compatible light sensor within the respective smart home platform.
A Wake-Up Call for the Industry
The fact that an international player like Meross is beating long-established German brands to the punch is striking. Meross has no prior experience in shutter automation – the company is known for consumer-grade smart home products such as Wi-Fi plugs, switches, and lights. While Selve, Rademacher, Schellenberg and others already had mature motor units “on the shelf,” Meross had to develop the hardware from scratch.
In contrast, the legacy brands have so far failed to integrate a Matter-compatible radio chip into their belt winder systems. Whether out of fear of losing control, lack of development budget, or hesitation about the costs of certification? – no one can say for sure. But the fact remains: Meross’s device has sold extremely well on platforms like Amazon, earning customer ratings between 4 and 5 stars and selling out within days. Clearly, there is a market for this.
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