Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Rod Version) – Global Edition
$ 94.14
- Description The Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Rod Version) motorises your existing curtain rod without replacing the rod. Mount it on the rod, charge once, pair to an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub, and your curtains open and close on schedule, by voice, by sunrise/sunset, or with a gentle tug on the curtain. Sold by PassionHome.sg as your Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore — local availability, 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center. WhatsApp 65 9051 7063 for fitment check or estate group-buy enquiries. Rod Version — for curtain rods (not tracks) This is the Rod Version. It mounts on a curtain rod with a uniform diameter between 25 mm and 32 mm. For curtain tracks (U-Rails or I-Rails) — common in Singapore HDB BTO units and many condos — the Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) is the right SKU instead. Rod diameter — between 25 mm and 32 mm, uniform thickness along the rod’s lengthRod surface — smooth (no textured, ribbed, or fluted surfaces); close-fitting decorative caps required so the driver does not slip off the endCurtain hardware — grommet (eyelet) curtains ring-top curtains supportedExtendable / telescopic rods — NOT supported (the joint disrupts the driver’s wheel contact)Rod cross-section — uniform circular only; non-uniform / faceted profiles can affect grip The Rod Version unit can also physically mount on U-Rails and I-Rails — but Aqara recommends the dedicated Track Version for I-Rail use because the Track Version ships with the I-Rail accessories. If your home mixes rods and tracks, send a photo of your hardware to 65 9051 7063 and we’ll confirm which SKU fits. Motor load capacity Motor: high-torque DC, rated torque 0.2 N·m, rated rotor speed 100 r/minCurtain travel speed: 12 cm/sMaximum curtain load on a rod: 12 kg (about 26 lbs) — enough for most blackout curtains used in Singapore homesMaximum curtain load on an I-Rail (if the Rod Version unit is used on an I-Rail): about 8 kgCentre-open curtains: install two drivers per window and sync them in the Aqara Home app for balanced travel and longer battery life Battery, USB-C charging, and tug-to-open Built-in 6,000 mAh lithium battery (not user-replaceable) — Aqara documents up to ~9–10 months between charges on a 1.5 m rod 12 kg curtain once-daily open/close benchmarkUSB-C charging port — recharge via the included USB-C-to-USB-A cable from any phone charger, power bank, or USB outletConstant power option — the driver can be tethered to USB-C for permanent power if the cable can be routed neatlyManual tug-to-open — pull the curtain about 10 cm in either direction and the driver finishes the action. Enable this in the Aqara Home app under the driver settings. Tool-free installation No drilling, no rod replacement. Slide the driver onto your existing rod and clasp it into place — the built-in buzzer beeps twice when it is correctly mounted. Then follow the Aqara Home app to add the device and set the open/close route. Most installs finish in under five minutes per driver. Connectivity and ecosystem support The Curtain Driver E1 uses Zigbee 3.0 and needs an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for setup, voice control, and cloud integrations. Once paired, it works with: Apple HomeKit — Siri voice control, scenes, automations (via the hub)Amazon Alexa — voice control routinesGoogle Home — voice control routinesSamsung SmartThings — via the hubHome Assistant — via the hubMatter — supported when paired with a compatible Aqara hub acting as a Matter Bridge (Hub M200 / Hub M3 / Hub M2 / Hub M100 / Hub E1). The curtain driver appears in the Window Covering Matter device type for the wider Matter ecosystem. Which Aqara hub should you pair with this driver? Aqara M2 Hub ($99) — entry-tier Zigbee 3.0 hub with 360° IR blaster (also controls aircon, TV, fan). Best value if this is your first Aqara device.Aqara Hub M200 ($149) — Matter Controller Thread Border Router PoE IR. Best for Matter ecosystem integration through Apple Home / Google Home / SmartThings.Aqara M3 Hub ($289) — flagship hub with Matter Thread Ethernet eMMC security-device class. Best for large smart homes with many child devices.Aqara Hub E1 ($49) — outgoing entry-tier Zigbee hub on final sell-through stock. Works with this curtain driver but the E100 successor is announced; M2 is the safer entry-tier pick going forward. Automation triggers the built-in light sensor Schedules — time-of-day, days of the week, holidays, monthly and yearly repetitionsSunrise / sunset — open with the sun, close at dusk (Aqara Home calculates from your location)Geofencing — close the curtains when you leave, open them when you arriveBuilt-in light sensor — the driver reads ambient brightness directly; combined with a timer it can hold curtains open or closed based on light levels (note: light alone is not enough — the timer must also be met)Aqara accessories — pair with an Aqara Mini Switch, Cube, Wireless Remote, or Smart Wall Switch for one-tap physical control Specifications ModelCM-M01Wireless protocolZigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) — requires Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hubRod compatibility25–32 mm smooth-surface rods, uniform thickness, close-fitting decorative caps required. Grommet and ring-top curtains supported. Not for extendable / telescopic rods. Rod Version unit can also mount on U-Rails I-Rails (use Track Version for best I-Rail experience).MotorHigh-torque DC, 0.2 N·m torque, 100 r/min rotor speedCurtain travel speed12 cm/sMax curtain load12 kg (rods or U-Rails) / 8 kg (I-Rails)Power input5 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W ratedChargingUSB-C (Type-C)Battery6,000 mAh lithium (built-in, not replaceable) — up to ~9–10 months per charge under typical useManual controlTug-to-open (enable in Aqara Home app)Built-in sensorAmbient light sensorDimensions140.5 × 96 × 44 mmOperating temperature0 °C ~ 45 °COperating humidity0~95% RH, no condensationIP ratingIP20 — indoor use only Warranty and Singapore support Every Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Rod Version) sold by PassionHome.sg carries the 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center in Singapore. PassionHome is the Authorised Aqara Dealer fulfilling the SG-warranty service path — no overseas RMA, no parallel-import complications. WhatsApp 65 9051 7063 for warranty cases or pre-purchase fitment questions. Will this work on my curtain rod? It supports rods with a uniform diameter between 25 mm and 32 mm and a smooth surface. Grommet and ring-top curtains work; extendable or telescopic rods do not (the joint disrupts the driver’s wheel contact). The rod also needs a close-fitting decorative cap at the end so the driver doesn’t slip off. If you’re not sure, send a photo of your rod to WhatsApp 65 9051 7063 and we’ll confirm before you order. What if I have a curtain track instead of a rod? Use the Track Version. It’s a separate SKU built for U-Rails and I-Rails (common in Singapore HDB BTO units). The Rod Version unit can physically mount on U-Rails too, but Aqara recommends the Track Version for tracks because it ships with the I-Rail accessories and is the proper fit for U-Rail bottom slot widths up to 8 mm. Do I need an Aqara hub? Yes. The curtain driver uses Zigbee 3.0 and needs an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for setup, voice control, automations, and integration with Apple HomeKit / Alexa / Google Home / SmartThings / Home Assistant / Matter. If you don’t have one yet, the Aqara M2 Hub at $99 is the best-value pick; Hub M200 at $149 adds Matter Controller Thread PoE for households on the Matter ecosystem. Does it work with Matter and Apple HomeKit? Yes — Matter is supported when the curtain driver is paired with a compatible Aqara hub acting as a Matter Bridge (Hub M200 / Hub M3 / Hub M2 / Hub M100 / Hub E1). The curtain appears in the Window Covering Matter device type and is controllable from Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant. How long does the battery last? Aqara’s documented benchmark is around 9 to 10 months between charges on a 1.5 m rod with a 12 kg curtain, opening and closing once a day. Heavier curtains or more frequent cycles will reduce battery life. You can also run the driver constantly via USB-C if you can route a cable to a nearby outlet. What’s the maximum curtain weight it can handle? 12 kg on a rod or U-Rail (about 26 lbs), and about 8 kg if used on an I-Rail. That covers most blackout curtains used in Singapore HDB BTO and condo bedrooms. For very long or extra-heavy drapes, install two drivers per window and synchronise them in the Aqara Home app. Can I still open the curtain manually? Yes. The driver allows manual pull-to-open if you enable the function in the Aqara Home app — just give the curtain a gentle tug (about 10 cm) in either direction. If the battery runs out, you can still slide the curtain on the rod by hand using the ring-top or grommet hardware as usual. Is there a Singapore warranty? Yes. 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center in Singapore. PassionHome is the Authorised Aqara Dealer fulfilling the SG-warranty service path — no overseas RMA. 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