The Smart Device Compare comparison

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit vs Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade

Understand the differences. Decide what matters to your home.

Before you compare every specification

Key differences between Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit and Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade

A summary of selected recorded differences between these window coverings. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

Remote Control Included (features): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — No; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Yes.
Custom Sizing (installation): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — No; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Yes.
Retrofit Kit (installation): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — Yes; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No.
Tool Free Installation (installation): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — Yes; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Other (connectivity): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — No; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — RF (A 15 channel timer remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with 20 date and time groups.).
Thread (connectivity): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — Thread Border Router required (A Thread device: it needs a border router, which most Matter hubs already are.); Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — No.
Zigbee (connectivity): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — No; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Zigbee Hub required (Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.).
Solar Charging (power): Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit — No; Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade — Sold separately.

Information still to confirm

11 of 37 comparison fields lack a resolved value for at least one selected device. Missing information is not evidence that a feature is absent.
Check the full table and manufacturer documentation before ruling out a device.

These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

Compare capabilities, compatibility and setup requirements.

Option 1 · Eve

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit

Last updated October 2026

View full device profile

Option 2 · Graywind

Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade

Last updated October 2026

View full device profile

What the catalog tells us

Understand the tradeoffs.

These counts describe the available data, not a quality score. More features do not automatically make a better device.

9differences with recorded values for every device

11rows with missing or unspecified information

Consider your setup

Matter

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade KitYes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller ShadeNo

Confirm the exact device type and the features exposed in your chosen platform. Protocol support does not establish feature parity across apps.

Inspect the specifications

Your priorities, side by side

Focus on what changes.

Mark the specifications you care about. Open manufacturer sources for verification scope; fields without citations remain catalog data. Expand notes for other qualifications.

Differences onlyMy priorities (0)

Showing 37 of 37 rows. “Not recorded” does not mean “No”.

Reading layout

Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Bluetooth

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Other

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: RF
Catalog note
A 15 channel timer remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with 20 date and time groups.

Thread

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Thread Border Router required
Catalog note
A Thread device: it needs a border router, which most Matter hubs already are.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Z Wave

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Zigbee

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Zigbee Hub required
Catalog note
Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.

Covering

Covering Type

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Roller Shades
Catalog note
The motor slides into the tube of a roller blind you already own and replaces its chain mechanism.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Roller Shades
Catalog note
A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.

Features

Automations

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Group Control

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Up to 15 shades on one remote, individually or in groups.

History Records

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Light Sensor

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Remote Control Included

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Scheduling

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Sunrise Sunset Scheduling

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded

Installation

Custom Sizing

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Max Covering Weight

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not applicable / unspecified
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not applicable / unspecified

Max Covering Width

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: 109 in
Catalog note
Graywind builds this shade from 20 to 109 inches wide and 21 to 110 inches high.

Retrofit Kit

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Tool Free Installation

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Integrations

Alexa

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Apple Home

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Google Home

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Home Assistant

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Catalog note
Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller, and the kit runs entirely locally with no Eve cloud.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded

Matter

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Catalog note
Matter over Thread, with no vendor cloud, registration or bridge in between.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No
Catalog note
This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.

SmartThings

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Light Control

Blackout

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not applicable / unspecified
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.

Light Filtering

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not applicable / unspecified
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Thermal Insulation

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not applicable / unspecified
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Motor

Manual Operation

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded

Noise Level

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Not recorded

Position Control

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes
Catalog note
Percentage positions from the app and by voice.

Tilt Control

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Power

Battery Life

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Not recorded
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: 6 months

Battery Type

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Lithium-ion
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Lithium-ion

Rechargeable Battery

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: Yes
Catalog note
Built-in rechargeable battery, charged over USB-C.
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Yes

Solar Charging

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: Sold separately

Wired

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit: No
Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade: No

Specifications for Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit versus Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade
Specification	Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit	Graywind Motorized Blackout Roller Shade
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Other	No	RF Catalog note A 15 channel timer remote drives the motor over its own radio link, with 20 date and time groups.
Thread	Thread Border Router required Catalog note A Thread device: it needs a border router, which most Matter hubs already are.	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	Zigbee Hub required Catalog note Pairs straight with the Echo models that carry a Zigbee radio, with no separate hub.
Covering
Covering Type	Roller Shades Catalog note The motor slides into the tube of a roller blind you already own and replaces its chain mechanism.	Roller Shades Catalog note A made to measure blackout roller shade in the Fabric series.
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes
Group Control	Not recorded	Yes Catalog note Up to 15 shades on one remote, individually or in groups.
History Records	No	No
Light Sensor	No	No
Remote Control Included	No	Yes
Scheduling	Yes	Yes
Sunrise Sunset Scheduling	Not recorded	Not recorded
Installation
Custom Sizing	No	Yes
Max Covering Weight	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Max Covering Width	Not recorded	109 in Catalog note Graywind builds this shade from 20 to 109 inches wide and 21 to 110 inches high.
Retrofit Kit	Yes	No
Tool Free Installation	Yes	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter.	Yes
Google Home	Yes	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Home Assistant is a certified Matter controller, and the kit runs entirely locally with no Eve cloud.	Not recorded
Matter	Yes Catalog note Matter over Thread, with no vendor cloud, registration or bridge in between.	No Catalog note This motor is Zigbee; Graywind sells Matter support only on its separate Motionblinds range.
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter.	Yes
Light Control
Blackout	Not applicable / unspecified	Yes Catalog note Blocks 100% of sunlight and UV, with a waterproof back layer.
Light Filtering	Not applicable / unspecified	No
Thermal Insulation	Not applicable / unspecified	Yes
Motor
Manual Operation	Not recorded	Not recorded
Noise Level	Not recorded	Not recorded
Position Control	Yes	Yes Catalog note Percentage positions from the app and by voice.
Tilt Control	No	No
Power
Battery Life	Not recorded	6 months
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Rechargeable Battery	Yes Catalog note Built-in rechargeable battery, charged over USB-C.	Yes
Solar Charging	No	Sold separately
Wired	No	No

Know what’s behind the comparison.

The table matches specifications by section and field. It preserves notes, separates missing data from explicit “No” values, and keeps qualifications attached to their values. No overall winner is assigned from feature counts.

Read our comparison methodology