Aqara
Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 Compatibility: Matter, Thread, Hubs, and Home Assistant
Check Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 protocols, ecosystems, required hubs, Matter support, Thread support, local control, limitations, and alternatives.
Compatibility matrix
| Platform | Status | Required hubs | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant | Works | Home Assistant Green or Yellow, Thread border router | Included on this page |
| Apple Home | Works | HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K, Thread border router | Included on this page |
| Google Home | Works | Google Nest Hub or another Matter controller, Thread border router | Included on this page |
| Alexa | Works | Compatible Echo device or Alexa Matter controller, Thread border router | Included on this page |
| Aqara | Works | Aqara Hub M3 or Aqara app when required, Thread border router | Included on this page |
Connectivity & Matter details
| Matter connection | Matter over Thread |
|---|---|
| Thread role | Thread end device |
| Needs Thread border router | Yes |
| Local control | Full local control |
| Required hubs | No extra hub identified |
Known limitations
- Requires a Thread Border Router for Thread path (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, or Aqara Hub M3)
- Tube-only design — not compatible with all blind types
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