User-Defined Opening/Closing: The user will be able to pre-set a number of desired open/close percentages and switch between them easily. I can’t speak for anyone else, but since I live in a home with roller blinds in each bedroom, it had been a goal of mine to at least get some of these blinds automated. With the cost of custom automated blinds being out of my reach, ‘Retrofit’ options (meaning a solution that adds smart functionality to existing blinds) seemed to be the easiest option. This is my first experience with Aqara. After reading about some of their upcoming products showcased at CES 2022, I was excited to try them. I was not disappointed. Another matter you may need to keep in mind is, the Aqara roller shade driver cannot join the network on its own. Without the hub, it would simply act as a two-button controller to open and close the shade. However, the good news is, Aqara offers some choices for the gateway to work with the shade driver. I will list them below for your reference. Should I buy one? Zigbee 3.0 Protocol: Enjoy the benefits of the fastest, most stable, and energy-efficient smart home technology. Better stability and compatibility (more standardized protocol), longer support, and more features.

I have other devices using Z2M that are working without any issues so the problem seems to be isolated only to this device. Also to note, after a while, the device works again as intended regardless of the errors still showing up in the Z2M logs. Has anyone experienced anything similar in Z2M? You get everything you need in the box, including the Roller Shade Driver itself, USB-C charging cable, mounting hardware, various cogs for different sized beaded cables, and an instruction manual. Adapters for Different Types of Beaded Cords: The majority of roller shades with beaded cords are supported due to a variety of included adapters.

The cover of the rolling plate has these plastic teeth that you need to brake off. These are not removed by default because some users might be installing the E1 in a horizontal position, so they would need to remove different two teeth. Setting Curtain Limits Built-in Zigbee 3.0 Hub: Connect up to 64 Aqara sensors and controllers and enjoy home automation, remote control, and third-party ecosystem support. Custom Ringtones and Timelapse: Custom ringtones are finally here! Users’ favourite feature allows the G2H Pro to play uploaded recordings and use them in automation. Apart from that, the camera now supports timelapse clips generation, which allows summarizing the day in one short video. One-Button Control: Thanks to the Aqara Home app ( iOS/ Android), the full operation of your roller shade can be done by pressing only one button such as the Aqara Mini Switch. NAS and larger capacity microSD support: Apart from the microSD card, which now has an increased maximum capacity of up to 512 GB, the G2H Pro also supports local NAS storage that uses the Samba protocol.

The buttons on the Roller Shade Driver could also react a bit faster in my opinion. Each time the button is pressed, it takes a second for the motor to start. If the roller blind runs practically autonomously via scenes and automations, then this is not noticeable at all. However, if you want to go out to the balcony right now, it should be a bit faster. The Motion Sensor located at the top of your bed will detect when you are going to bed and will trigger the Roller Shade Driver E1 to close your roller blinds to make your sleep more comfortable. Month Battery Life*: Thanks to Aqara battery-saving technologies, industry-leading battery life is achieved. You don't need to worry about charging the device every few weeks. This starter kit includes everything you need to transform your ordinary roller shades into intelligent, automated devices. Whether you’re new to home automation or a seasoned enthusiast, this kit offers easy installation, precise control, and a world of possibilities to enhance your living space. Get started on your journey to a smarter home with the Aqara Roller Shade Driver Starter Kit. This kit provides the tools you need to elevate your living space, offering control, convenience, and endless possibilities. Welcome to the future of home automation – welcome to Aqara.All-Round Compatibility: Compatible with most popular ecosystems and can be controlled by voice. HomeKit, Alexa, Google, IFTTT, Alice, and Marusya are supported. Error: Write 0x54ef4410003e3d6f/1 genAnalogOutput({"85":{"value":0,"type":57}}, {"sendWhen":"immediate","timeout":10000,"disableResponse":false,"disableRecovery" Underneath the Open labelled cover, the bead rotating plate is placed on the motor axis. If you need to change it to accommodate different cords, it can be removed by simply pulling it upwards. To ensure the correct operation of the Aqara E1 Roller Shade Driver, you need to set the correct fully open and fully closed positions of your shades. To do this:

Disclosure: We were provided this product by Aqara free of charge to use and review. That does not influence our views.

Automation Support (via Aqara Home and Apple HomeKit): The switch can run automation, switch between smart scenes and change its functions depending on the time of the day or other conditions. Both Aqara Home ( iOS/ Android) and Apple HomeKit are supported.

As I mentioned earlier, this smart shade driver has been commissioned for three months, and I have never had any issues with it during this period. This is a well-polished product that streamlines your daily activity with the minimum effort and, has proven to be a reliable helper to my home. The battery itself is a rechargeable Li-polymer battery with capacity of 1000mAh. Even though Aqara says the battery is not replaceable, this is just a standard Lithium battery which can be found online. Because there are so many features and possibilities you can do with Aqara Camera Hub, I really want to share some of my experiences with you, especially the monitoring and alarm system. But, it is not realistic to squeeze everything into this single review and, I would like to focus on one thing at a time. Therefore, we will prepare another review just for the Camera Hub G3 in a few days, stay tuned! Aqara Home is a new playground Alexa is my weapon of choice for creating triggers to control the blind, and again, integration is super simple. Just discover the devices and enable the Aqara skill. Once that's done, you can create routines like you would any other. For example, you can use voice, time of day, sunrise and sunset to control the blinds while using other smart devices to trigger a routine. You can also control the percentage you want the blind to open. What I like:

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Description Aqara Roller Shade Driver (Duo) Starter Kit – Your gateway to a smarter and more convenient home Invisible IR Night LEDs: Thanks to 940 nm infrared night vision LEDs, the G2H Pro Camera Hub doesn’t have an annoying glow that could disturb your sleep during the night. One-Button Control: Thanks to the Aqara Home app, the full operation of your roller shade can be done by pressing only one button such as the Aqara Mini Switch. invert_cover: Inverts the cover position, false: open=100,close=0, true: open=0,close=100 (default false). The value must be trueor false To install the Roller Shade Driver E1, you will first have to remove the plastic cap at the top end. Underneath is the shaft of the electric motor, on which there is already a receptacle for the common roller blind bead chains. If your roller blind uses a different type of chain, you will find three more adapters in the box.