How to add a wind sensor to a Windoware Full Cassette Folding Arm Motorised Awning?

[SharleneMA]

I'm interested in buying 2 x Windoware 4 x 3m Night Sky Outdoor Full Cassette Folding Arm Motorised Awning. One review stated they had added an after-market wind sensor and I was wondering if anyone else had been successful and with what product?

[greencardigan]

Thanks Jacob, 

I received my wind sensor today and can confirm that it is working with the single channel remote that came with the awning. 

But I have been trying unsuccessfully to pair a Dooya Wifi to RF mini hub to the awning as well - in case anyone has one of them working with these awnings. Windoware gave me info on the Motorware motor bridge device, but I suspect it's a rebranded Dooya device. So I assumed the Dooya mini hub would work too.

[EricL]

Hello @greencardigan 

It is difficult to confirm in regards to the rebranding of the device, but I don't discount the possibility that it might be. I would recommend trying to link it first to your main modem if possible. 

Let me call on our experienced member @CSParnell for his insight into the possibility of pairing your devices.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[greencardigan]

Thanks. I already have the mini hub successfully connected to my wifi and added in the Connector app using the same instructions as the Motorware motor bridge. It's the following step of pairing the mini hub to the awning that isn't working. 

[CSParnell]

@EricL @SharleneMA @greencardigan 

Sorry I didn't know this brand at all so I consulted with Chatty and pulled some info as it is below. It may help shed some light?

Below is a clear, point-form guide that explains which hubs work with which remotes and motors for Windoware / Dooya / Motorware folding arm awnings.

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🧠 The Background

Windoware awnings sold through Bunnings are powered by Dooya motors (rebranded as Motorware).

These motors use 433.92 MHz RF (rolling code, FM type) — not simple “learnable” signals.

Because of that, only certain Wi-Fi or RF hubs can properly pair and control them.

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✅ Hubs That Do Work (Confirmed Compatible)

1. Dooya DMH-01 Smart Hub

⚙️ Works with Dooya rolling-code RF motors (DT52E, DM45, DM35, etc.)

📱 Pairs through Dooya Connector App or Tuya / Smart Life App

🌐 Connects to Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and sends RF 433 MHz commands directly

🧩 Fully compatible with remotes like Dooya DC168 / DC2702 / DC160 / DC90

💡 Equivalent OEM versions: Motorware Smart Hub, A-OK AM35 Hub

✅ Best option for Windoware Full Cassette Folding Arm Awnings

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2. Motorware Smart Hub (Bunnings / Windoware-branded)

💬 Same hardware as Dooya DMH-01

🧩 Works with the same Connector App and Dooya-type remotes

🏷️ Often supplied by Windoware or their distributors for guaranteed pairing

✅ Safe buy if labelled “Motorware Smart Hub” or “Motorware Wi-Fi Bridge”

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3. Dooya DC1600 / DT52E Controller Hub

🧠 Designed for curtain and awning motors using the Dooya rolling code

🧩 Works with Dooya DC168 / DC2702 remotes

⚠️ Usually requires wiring to the motor or advanced pairing mode

✅ Compatible but more industrial; less “plug-and-play”

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🚫 Hubs That Don’t Work (or only partly work)

❌ Generic 433 MHz “Tuya Smart RF Bridges”

Usually support fixed-code RF only (EV1527 / PT2262)

Can learn basic remotes, but not encrypted rolling-code signals

❌ Broadlink RM3 / RM4 Pro

Only supports AM-modulated 433 MHz fixed-code signals

Can’t talk to Dooya rolling-code FM motors

❌ Cheap “Mini Wi-Fi to RF Hubs” on eBay/AliExpress

Look similar to DMH-01 but lack Dooya’s firmware

Can connect to Wi-Fi, but will fail when you try to pair with the awning

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🧩 Matching Table

Remote Model Motor Type RF Type Compatible Hub(s)

DC168 / DC160 / DC2702 Dooya DM45 / DT52E / Windoware Motor 433.92 MHz Rolling Code (FM) ✅ Dooya DMH-01 / Motorware Hub

DC90 / DC114 Dooya Curtain Motors 433.92 MHz Rolling Code ✅ DMH-01 / DC1600

Generic Fixed-Code Remote Non-Dooya Fixed Code 433.92 MHz AM Fixed ⚠️ Broadlink RM4 Pro / Tuya RF Bridge (partial)

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🪄 Pairing Tip

1. Plug in your hub and connect it to Wi-Fi via the app.

2. Hold the STOP button on your awning remote until the awning jogs.

3. Within 5 seconds, press the PAIR or ADD button in the app for the hub.

4. Wait for confirmation — the awning should jog again.

If no movement, it means the hub can’t transmit the rolling-code handshake → use a DMH-01 or Motorware Hub.

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🏁 Summary

Your Windoware awning almost certainly uses Dooya rolling-code RF, so:

✅ Works: Dooya DMH-01 or Motorware Smart Hub

⚠️ Possibly works: Dooya DC1600 / DT52E (wired control)

❌ Won’t work: Broadlink RM3/RM4, generic Tuya RF bridges, or “mini hubs” that don’t list “Dooya-compatible”

[EricL]

Hi @greencardigan 

While we are waiting for @CSParnell, I can only suggest classic troubleshooting guides. Power off all three items modem, mini hub and awning receiver. Give it a few minutes and power everything back up. Is the awning receiver showing power? Does it have an LED indicator to indicate that it is receiving? Is the mini hub connected to anything else? Perhaps if you disconnected that item so that only the awning receiver is the only device that's connected?

Eric

[DM78]

Hi EricL

I have purchased the windoware retractable awning from bunnings and the sun and wind sensor to pair with it. It has the single channel remote. I find the sensor unreliable with it going in and out at weird times. It shades an area with delicate plants so I need it out when the sun is out but find when it's windy the awning can be moving a lot and not retract. It could be the location of the sensor for wind but was wondering if a vibration sensor such as the Dooya DC510 would work with this motor. I see in the chat Dooya may be the same as the Windoware product?  I'm trying to find a reliable method so I can leave it safely when in holidays knowing it won't get damaged and also protect my plants

[EricL]

Hello @DM78 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.

I don't think it would be practical to have two sensors doing the same thing as they could end up countering each other. One sensor will say, "it looks calm there is no wind, I will extend the awning." The other sensor could then say, "it appears that there is some movement, I will retract the awning." You'll end up with an overly sensitive awning.  

I propose relocating the wind sensor to a better spot to see if you get better performance. I also suggest moving your plants to a spot that still provides sunlight but not direct sunshine.

Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Noyade and @AlanM52 for their recommendations.

If you need further assistance, please let us know. 

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @DM78 

Firstly I will say I havnt delt with the motorised awning or the sensors

However I dont know if I would trust anything to be working smoothly while I am away, I kinda like deadman switches for that reason. As in it will be so and so if there is no power/storm/wind. In other words I would turn it off if I was going on holidays.

That said, I think moving the wind sensor to be better able to detyect wind would be a good move, even play around with the location on a windy day to see what best suits. I have westerlies, Southerlies and sometimes Nore Easters so a spot that can catch any of those for me would be best.

Dave

[AlanM52]

Hi @DM78,

Hoping not to disturb you with this late night response.

Thinking outside the box I am proposing a low cost backup system for 'peace of mind' when you are away.

I will assume the Awning is connected to a compatible bridge or hub on the home wi-fi network and therefore accessible from the Internet.

Purchase and setup a outdoor wi-fi camera to monitor the Awning area.

Use one of the weather channels.

Here is Weatherzone displaying wind speed with the rest of the data removed.

For the people I have helped that basic backup system is enhanced with various devices like servo actuators or linear actuators to remotely open/close gates/doors for example chickens and horses can access their sheltered areas (chook sheds/stables) if the weather suddenly turns nasty.

Even if you come up with what appears to be reliable operation I myself would still wonder and worry about what's happening back home - are those sensors jousting with each other? If needed I can provide info on how to remotely turn off those sensors so you are guaranteed manual control when away.

Cheers