# Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1

*Aqara / RSD-M01, ZNJLBL01LM*

> 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).

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

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) |
| Category | Shade motor |
| Model numbers | RSD-M01, ZNJLBL01LM |
| Status | Current[^1] |
| Group | Covers[^1] |
| Radio | Zigbee 3.0[^2] |
| Hub needed | Hub M1S, Hub M2 or Camera Hub G2H at launch[^3] |
| Matter path | unknown |
| Neutral wire | unknown |
| Region and load | UK/EU launch first, then global[^3] |
| Power or battery | Built-in non-replaceable lithium battery, USB-C 5 V 1 A. Standby time two months.[^2][^3] |
| Key difference | Retrofit for beaded-chain roller shades, 3-6 mm beads[^3] |
| Released | 2021-09-22[^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | Aqara hub[^3] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aqara Roller Shade 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[^4] |  |
| Zigbee | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^4] |  |
| Zigbee | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^4] |  |
| Zigbee | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld | zigbee2mqtt |
| Zigbee | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | withheld | com.xiaomi-mi |

## Releases

**Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021-09-22[^3] | Released | UK launch. |

## 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)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aqara global (en): Curtain Controllers category listing (7 products). https://www.aqara.com/en/product/curtain-controller/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^2]: Aqara global: Roller Shade Driver E1 specs. https://www.aqara.com/en/product/roller-shade-driver-e1/specs/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^3]: Aqara news: Smart Roller Blind Retrofit Solution (Roller Shade Driver E1). https://www.aqara.com/en/news/aqara-introduces-smart-roller-blind-retrofit-solution/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Aqara: Roller Shade Driver E1. https://www.aqara.com/en/product/roller-shade-driver-e1/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-12)