# Eve Flare, Aqua and Play

*Eve / 3 models / 2022-2023*

> Flare is a portable lamp, Aqua a hose water controller and Play an AirPlay audio receiver. Flare and Aqua use Bluetooth and Thread with HomeKit, and Eve says both will get Matter in a software update. Play connects over Wi-Fi or Ethernet and has no Thread or Matter support listed.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/eve-flare-aqua-and-play
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Eve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eve) |
| Models | 3 |
| Current | 3 |
| Releases | 2022-2023 |

## Currently sold

**Eve Flare, Aqua and Play: models on sale now**

| Model | Series | Released |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Eve Flare](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-flare) | 2nd generation | 2023[^1] |
| [Eve Play](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play) | Play | 2023-08-31[^2] |
| [Eve Aqua](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-aqua) | 3rd generation | 2022[^1] |

## Lineup

**Eve Flare, Aqua and Play: every model**

| Model | Model numbers | Type | Radio | Matter | Power | Region | Released | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Eve Flare](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-flare) | 20EBV9901, 10EBV8701 | Portable lamp[^3] | Bluetooth LE and Thread[^3] | Planned; free firmware update at a later date[^3] | Built-in battery, 6+ hours; wireless charging[^3] | Global[^3] | 2023[^1] | Current[^4] |
| [Eve Aqua](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-aqua) | 20ECC4101, 20ECC8101, 10ECC4101, 10ECC8101 | Hose water controller[^5] | Bluetooth LE and Thread[^5] | Planned in a future software update[^5] | 2 AA batteries[^5] | Global[^5] | 2022[^1] | Current[^4] |
| [Eve Play](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play) | 20EBR8701, 10EBR8701 | AirPlay audio receiver[^6] | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Ethernet[^6] | HomeKit only[^7] | Mains adapter, 5 V / 1.5 A output[^6] | Global[^6] | 2023[^2] | Current[^4] |

## Timeline

**Eve Flare, Aqua and Play: dated events**

| Date | Model | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022[^1] | [Eve Aqua](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-aqua) | Released |  |
| 2023[^1] | [Eve Flare](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-flare) | Released |  |
| 2023-05-16[^8] | [Eve Flare](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-flare) | Firmware | Thread support added to Eve Flare. |
| 2023-08-31[^2] | [Eve Play](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play) | Announced | Shown at IFA 2023. |

## Related pages

- [Eve](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/eve) (brand)
- [Eve Flare](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-flare) (device)
- [Eve Aqua](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-aqua) (device)
- [Eve Play](https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/eve-play) (device)

## Sources

[^1]: Eve: identify your accessory (product and model numbers). https://www.evehome.com/en-us/identify-your-eve-accessory (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^2]: Eve press release, 2023-08-31: Eve Play. https://www.evehome.com/en/news/eve-play (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^3]: Eve: Eve Flare. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-flare (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^4]: Eve Store (US): product list. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/store (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^5]: Eve: Eve Aqua. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-aqua (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^6]: Eve: Eve Play. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/eve-play (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-20)
[^7]: Eve: Matter and the products that support it. https://www.evehome.com/en-us/matter (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)
[^8]: Eve press release, 2023-05-16: Eve Flare adds Thread support. https://www.evehome.com/news/eve-flare-eve-shutter-switch (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-13)