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Aqara Curtain Driver E1

Aqara · Window Coverings · Model CM-M01

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  • Aqara Curtain Driver E1 lists Battery Life: 1 year; Home Assistant; Retrofit Kit.
  • Check the stated workload and conditions.
  • A catalog runtime is not a prediction of runtime in your installation.

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Recorded year
2022
Recorded warranty
?
Dimensions
145.7 x 96 x 46 mm
Weight
?

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Aqara Curtain Driver E1 Quick Features

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Retrofit Kit
Yes
Tilt Control
No
Solar Charging
No
Zigbee
Zigbee Hub required
Covering Type
Curtains
Automations
Yes

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Aqara Curtain Driver E1: Capabilities And Limitations

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What it offers

  • A Home Assistant integration is listed, providing an integration path to verify for the exact model. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Home Assistant reads it through the Aqara hub, and directly over Zigbee with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.

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Questions About Aqara Curtain Driver E1

Does Aqara Curtain Driver E1 work with Apple Home?

Apple Home is listed as “Aqara Hub required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Check the model, firmware, exposed controls and any additional hardware requirements.

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What is the battery runtime of Aqara Curtain Driver E1?

The advertised battery life is up to one year. The battery estimate assumes a five-foot track, two drivers per window and one open/close cycle daily. Curtain weight, friction and track type affect results. Check the stated workload and conditions. A catalog runtime is not a prediction of runtime in your installation.

Source: Aqara Curtain Driver E1 manufacturer product page · Checked 2026-10-04

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Does Aqara Curtain Driver E1 work with Home Assistant?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact integration and firmware. A catalog integration label does not establish local control, official support or available entities. Home Assistant reads it through the Aqara hub, and directly over Zigbee with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.

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Does Aqara Curtain Driver E1 support Zigbee?

Zigbee is listed as “Zigbee Hub required”. The stated condition applies to this feature. Check the device role and compatible coordinator. Zigbee connectivity alone does not establish compatibility with every hub.

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Is Aqara Curtain Driver E1 a retrofit kit?

Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check the exact mechanism, dimensions and load limits of the existing installation.

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Aqara Curtain Driver E1 Specifications

Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.

3 of 37 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →

37 of 37 specifications · 8 sections

Installation5 fields
Installation specifications
Retrofit KitYes
Custom SizingNo
Max Covering WidthNot applicable / unspecified
Max Covering Weight12kg
Manufacturer source

The stated maximum curtain load is 12 kilograms.

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The battery estimate assumes a five-foot track, two drivers per window and one open/close cycle daily. Curtain weight, friction and track type affect results.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Details & conditions

Aqara rates the motor for a load of up to 12 kg (26.4 lb).

Tool Free InstallationYes
Motor4 fields
Motor specifications
Noise LevelNot recorded
Position ControlYes
Tilt ControlNo
Manual OperationYes
Details & conditions

A pull on the curtain starts the motor, so the rail still works by hand.

Power5 fields
Power specifications
WiredYes
Details & conditions

Runs permanently from the USB-C port when a power supply is left connected.

Battery TypeLithium-ion 6400mAh
Battery Life1 year
Manufacturer source

The advertised battery life is up to one year.

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The battery estimate assumes a five-foot track, two drivers per window and one open/close cycle daily. Curtain weight, friction and track type affect results.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Rechargeable BatteryYes
Solar ChargingNo
Connectivity6 fields
Connectivity specifications
2.4 GHz Wi-FiNo
BluetoothNo
ZigbeeZigbee Hub required
ThreadNo
Z WaveNo
OtherNo
Covering1 fields
Covering specifications
Covering TypeCurtains
Details & conditions

Mounts on an existing U rail or I rail and pulls the curtain along it.

Features7 fields
Features specifications
Light SensorYes
Manufacturer source

A light sensor can trigger curtain automations.

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 manufacturer product page →
Source section
Product description
Model
Aqara Curtain Driver E1
Region
Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware
Not specified by this source
Checked

The battery estimate assumes a five-foot track, two drivers per window and one open/close cycle daily. Curtain weight, friction and track type affect results.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Details & conditions

A built-in ambient light sensor can open or close the curtain around a brightness threshold.

SchedulingYes
Sunrise Sunset SchedulingYes
Details & conditions

Aqara Home schedules accept sunrise and sunset as triggers, along with weather and geofencing.

Group ControlYes
Details & conditions

Two drivers on one window can be grouped so both halves move together.

Remote Control IncludedNo
AutomationsYes
History RecordsNot recorded
Integrations6 fields
Integrations specifications
Google HomeAqara Hub required
AlexaAqara Hub required
Apple HomeAqara Hub required
SmartThingsYes
Details & conditions

Pairs directly with a SmartThings hub over Zigbee through SmartThings' own zigbee-window-treatment Edge driver (fingerprint lumi.curtain.agl001), no Aqara hub needed; also via Matter through an Aqara hub.

Home AssistantYes
Details & conditions

Home Assistant reads it through the Aqara hub, and directly over Zigbee with ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.

MatterAqara Hub required
Details & conditions

An Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub bridges the driver into Matter.

Light Control3 fields
Light Control specifications
BlackoutNot applicable / unspecified
Light FilteringNot applicable / unspecified
Thermal InsulationNot applicable / unspecified

How this device compares

Aqara Curtain Driver E1 vs Other Similar Models

Statistical context from 12 window coverings in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.

Recorded feature coverage

Wired: 3 of 12 known answers are Yes

Power: 25% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 12 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Retrofit Kit: 5 of 12 known answers are Yes

Installation: 42% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 12 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Recorded feature coverage

Tool Free Installation: 5 of 12 known answers are Yes

Installation: 42% among explicit Yes/No answers; 0 of 12 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.

Brand representation in this directory

1 of 12 models are from Aqara

Counts window coverings listed here, not sales or market share. Catalog inclusion does not imply a recommendation.

What Should You Verify Before Buying Aqara Curtain Driver E1?

These checks describe window coverings requirements. Confirm each one against the exact model’s current manufacturer documentation and your installation.

  1. Measure the opening and confirm supported dimensions and weight.
  2. Check whether the product replaces or retrofits the covering.
  3. Verify power, charging access and manual operation.
  4. Distinguish lift control from slat-tilt control.

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