$55 – $70
Zigbee 3.0 retrofit motor for existing roller shades with beaded cord, HomeKit compatible.
The Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 by Aqara is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant. It connects via Zigbee. Street price ranges from $55 to $70. Explore detailed specifications, platform compatibility, and feature comparisons below.
$55 – $70
The Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 transforms existing roller shades with beaded cords into smart shades without complicated installation. Simply attach the motor to your shade's beaded cord mechanism and control via app, voice, or automation.
The 1000mAh rechargeable Li-polymer battery provides approximately 2 months of use (based on one up/down cycle daily for a 1.8m × 1.8m shade). USB-C port allows continuous power option for heavy-use scenarios. Maximum load capacity is 5kg with 38mm tubes or 3.7kg with 28mm tubes.
Requires a compatible Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub (Hub E1, Hub M2, or Hub M3). Once connected, control via Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or IFTTT. Schedule automatic open/close based on time or sunrise/sunset.
Compatible with roller shades using plastic or metal beaded cords with bead thickness between 3-6mm. Includes spare rotating plates and mounting hardware for easy installation.
$49 – $70
Solar-powered smart blind controller that motorizes existing horizontal blinds with 2° precision.
$129 – $169
Zigbee wireless blackout roller blind with rechargeable battery and HomeKit support.
$79.99 – $89.99
Powerful smart curtain motor with 8-month battery life, ultra-quiet operation, and Matter support via Hub 2.
$400 – $900
Premium custom smart shades with Clear Connect RF, 3-5 year battery life, and native HomeKit support.
$180 – $220
Matter and Thread roller blind motor with USB-C rechargeable battery, no bridge required.
