[Upgraded Version] Aqara Smart Curtain Motor E1 (Rod Version, 1 Pack), Requires AQARA Zigbee 3.0 HUB, Not Support Hubs from Other Brands, Support HomeKit, Alexa and IFTTT

The media could not be loaded. Amazing robot. Works great for my windows that are too tall to open by hand. Watch the video. Bought 3 more after this one

First off, let me confirm that the ROD version also works with U-rails, etc... you just get the rod adapter. Which, honestly, its silly to sell this without it because hopefully this will last a long time and who knows.. you might get a rod later. So instead of getting the U-rail version, just get this one unless you don't want versatility later. Second, it really doesn't work well with Smart-Things so I ended up having to get an Aqara Hub, and the newer model hubs are insanely over-priced. I have mine connected as dual curtains on ikea u-rails (I had to use zip ties to get them to stay on the u-rail, you cannot use the curtain clips from ikea to hold these, they are too heavy). Unfortunately, they have issues.. I have the rod and u-rail version and they both do the same things. 1) One of mine 'creeps' further down the track when it goes it close so eventually I have to recalibrate them. 2) I tried to use the light sensor and I have no idea what it was doing but it pulled my curtains apart trying to close (yes, I have them grouped in a pair in the app) so you would think that the light sensor in the pair would just tell the curtains to close but; my curtain on the left just decided to go all the way to the right side of the u-rail trying to close instead of closing the right and left curtain. Overall, I like them but even though they are supposed to be matter compatible you are going to need the hub. Smarthings will recognize them and add them but eventually they stop working very quickly. I even tried other drivers and different ways to install. I also have a problem with Alexa finding the devices on a regular basis.. and this could be Alexa or it could be the Aqara hub. Almost daily Alexa says it can't find the Bedroom Curtain.

Bought these and switchbot and returned the switchbot. These are more quiet and more powerful.Aqara app is terrible, but I have them in home assistant. They connected via matter to HA, but they were buggy. They connected via Homekit as well and that works great.I have the Aqara M2 hub.

Converts a basic curtain to a smart one with automation.

Lo utilice para mis cortinas de mi habitación y es excelente

The media could not be loaded. The Aqara curtain motor works exceptionally well. I originally purchased two of them in February 2023, and now, in March 2025, I’ve only had to recharge them once.When integrating them into Home Assistant via ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT, you gain access to several entities, including cover control (open/close), illuminance, battery level percentage, and position state. Installation is incredibly simple and requires no tools.I have an automation set up in Home Assistant to open the curtains every morning at sunrise and close them at sunset. After using them for over a year, I can confidently recommend them based on firsthand experience.