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Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1

Aqara / RSD-M01, ZNJLBL01LM

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Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1, product photo
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Does the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Roller Shade Driver E1 (RSD-M01) is a Zigbee 3.0 battery retrofit for beaded-chain roller shades with 3-6 mm beads.

At launch, Aqara named Hub M1S, Hub M2 and Camera Hub G2H as the hubs to use. It suits HomeKit, Google Home and Alexa users through an integration (Zigbee). Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Google Home
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Zigbee, via integration
SmartThings
Unknown
Unknown
Home Assistant
Yes[2–4]
Matter via Bridge, via integration; 1 other path

Key facts

Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[5]
GroupCovers[5]
RadioZigbee 3.0[6]
Hub neededHub M1S, Hub M2 or Camera Hub G2H at launch[7]
Matter pathunknown
Neutral wireunknown
Region and loadUK/EU launch first, then global[7]
Power or batteryBuilt-in non-replaceable lithium battery, USB-C 5 V 1 A. Standby time two months.[6][7]
Key differenceRetrofit for beaded-chain roller shades, 3-6 mm beads[7]
Released2021-09-22[7] (UK launch.)

Integration paths

How the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 connects

2 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via Bridgeunknownunknownunknown
ZigbeeHUBAqara hub[7]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1

4 routesHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Zigbee/Z-Wave[4]zigbee2mqttZigbee
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[4]
Model namedLimited: Needs minimum Zigbee coordinator firmware (CC2530/CC2531: 20211115 CC1352/CC2652: 20211114 CC2538: 20211222 Conbee II: 0x26720700); a device paired before the coordinator update has to be paired again[4]
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][3]matterMatter via Bridge
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedLimited: HA notes there is no guarantee every bridged device works; Needs an Aqara hub with its Matter bridge enabled[2][3]
HomeyOfficial app (local)[8]com.xiaomi-miZigbee
  • App: Official[8]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro, Homey Cloud[8]
Model namedNone stated
HomeyCommunity app[9]ai.zigbee.aqaraZigbee
  • App: Community[9]
  • Runs on: Homey Pro[9]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Releases

  1. 2021
    1. Released [7]

      UK launch.

Cite this page

Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-roller-shade-driver-e1. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara: Roller Shade Driver E1
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara news: first Matter-compatible devices (2022-11-03)
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter, using a Matter bridge
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    DBzigbee2mqtt.io / Zigbee2MQTT: Aqara ZNJLBL01LM (Roller shade driver E1)
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara global (en): Curtain Controllers category listing (7 products)
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara global: Roller Shade Driver E1 specs
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara news: Smart Roller Blind Retrofit Solution (Roller Shade Driver E1)
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aqara
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    DOChomey.app / Homey App Store: Aqara Community App
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