# Aqara Curtain Driver E1

*Aqara / CM-M01, ZNCLBL01LM*

> The Curtain Driver E1 (CM-M01) needs a Zigbee 3.0 Aqara hub. It is a rechargeable curtain motor, sold in rod and track versions that share one model code. At launch, Aqara promised Matter through its hubs by update. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa and SmartThings users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-curtain-driver-e1
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) |
| Category | Curtain motor |
| Model numbers | CM-M01, ZNCLBL01LM |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Group | Covers[^1][^2] |
| Radio | Zigbee 3.0[^3][^4] |
| Hub needed | Zigbee 3.0 Aqara hub required[^4] |
| Matter path | Bridged via an Aqara hub (promised via OTA at launch)[^4] |
| Neutral wire | unknown |
| Region and load | US, Canada, UK, EU[^4] |
| Power or battery | Rechargeable 6000 mAh battery via USB-C, up to 12 months. 5 V input, 7.5 W.[^4][^3] |
| Key difference | Rod version for curtain rods and track version for U and I rails, both coded CM-M01. Up to 12 kg.[^4][^3] |
| Released | unknown |

## Integration paths

**How the Aqara Curtain Driver E1 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | Aqara hub with Matter bridging[^4] | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Aqara hub[^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aqara Curtain Driver E1**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter via Bridge | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |
| Zigbee | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Via integration[^5] |  |
| Zigbee | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^5] |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^5] |  |
| Zigbee | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Via integration[^5] |  |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^5] | Aqara hub |
| Zigbee | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.xiaomi-mi |

## Related pages

- [Aqara switches, plugs and lights](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aqara-switches-plugs-and-lights) (line)
- [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) (brand)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aqara US: Curtain Controllers category listing. https://www.aqara.com/us/product/curtain-controller/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^2]: Aqara global (en): Curtain Controllers category listing (7 products). https://www.aqara.com/en/product/curtain-controller/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^3]: Aqara US shared specs page (page title shows Door and Window Sensor P2 Specs; contains spec tables for many products). https://www.aqara.com/us/product/dimmer-switch-h2-us/specs/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Aqara news: Retrofit Solution to Automate Ordinary Curtains (Curtain Driver E1). https://www.aqara.com/en/news/aqara-introduces-retrofit-solution-to-automate-ordinary-curtains/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^5]: Aqara: Curtain Driver E1. https://www.aqara.com/us/product/curtain-driver-e1/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-12)