Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) – Global Edition

$140.00

Battery-powered Zigbee 3.0 curtain driver that motorises your existing U-Rail or I-Rail curtain track — Aqara Home app control, voice assistants, and gentle tug-to-open, no drilling needed.

SKU: AQ47-AqaraCurtainDriverE1(TrackVersion)-(2Year) Categories: , Tag: Brand:

Description

The Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) motorises your existing U-Rail or I-Rail curtain track without replacing the rail. Mount it on the track, charge once, pair to an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub, and your curtains open and close on schedule, by voice, by sunrise/sunset, or with a gentle tug on the curtain.

Sold by PassionHome.sg as your Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore — local availability, 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center. WhatsApp +65 9051 7063 for fitment check or estate group-buy enquiries.

Track Version — for U-Rails and I-Rails (not curtain rods)

This is the Track Version. It supports U-Rail and I-Rail curtain tracks only — common in Singapore HDB BTO units and many condos. For curtain rods (25–32 mm diameter, smooth surface, non-extendable), the Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 Rod Version is the right SKU instead.

  • U-Rail — bottom slot width ≤ 8 mm (0.31 inches), flat smooth surface, closure head needed, no protrusions or steps
  • I-Rail — bottom width ≥ 10 mm (0.39 inches), flat smooth surface (circular arc bottom NOT supported), no protrusions or steps
  • S-fold curtain tracks — NOT supported
  • U-rail gliders without wheels — NOT supported

If you are not sure which rail type you have, send a photo of your existing curtain track to +65 9051 7063 and we will confirm before you order.

Motor + load capacity

  • Motor: high-torque DC, rated torque 0.2 N·m, rated rotor speed 100 r/min
  • Curtain travel speed: 12 cm/s
  • Maximum curtain load: 12 kg on U-Rail (about 26 lbs) — enough for most blackout curtains used in Singapore homes
  • Maximum curtain load on I-Rail: about 8 kg
  • Centre-open curtains: install two drivers per window and sync them in the Aqara Home app for balanced travel and longer battery life

Battery, USB-C charging, and tug-to-open

  • Built-in 6,000 mAh lithium battery (not user-replaceable) — Aqara documents up to ~9–10 months between charges on a 1.5 m track + 12 kg curtain + once-daily open/close benchmark
  • USB-C charging port — recharge via the included USB-C-to-USB-A cable from any phone charger, power bank, or USB outlet
  • Constant power option — the driver can be tethered to USB-C for permanent power if the cable can be routed neatly
  • Manual tug-to-open — pull the curtain about 10 cm in either direction and the driver finishes the action. Enable this in the Aqara Home app under the driver settings.

Tool-free installation

No drilling, no rail replacement. Hang the driver on your existing track and clasp it into place — the built-in buzzer beeps twice when it is correctly mounted. Then follow the Aqara Home app to add the device and set the open/close route. Most installs finish in under five minutes per driver.

Connectivity and ecosystem support

The Curtain Driver E1 uses Zigbee 3.0 and needs an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for setup, voice control, and cloud integrations. Once paired, it works with:

  • Apple HomeKit — Siri voice control, scenes, automations (via the hub)
  • Amazon Alexa — voice control + routines
  • Google Home — voice control + routines
  • Samsung SmartThings — via the hub
  • Home Assistant — via the hub
  • Matter — supported when paired with a compatible Aqara hub acting as a Matter Bridge (Hub M200 / Hub M3 / Hub M2 / Hub M100 / Hub E1). The curtain driver appears in the Window Covering Matter device type for the wider Matter ecosystem.

Which Aqara hub should you pair with this driver?

  • Aqara M2 Hub ($99) — entry-tier Zigbee 3.0 hub with 360° IR blaster (also controls aircon, TV, fan). Best value if this is your first Aqara device.
  • Aqara Hub M200 ($149) — Matter Controller + Thread Border Router + PoE + IR. Best for Matter ecosystem integration through Apple Home / Google Home / SmartThings.
  • Aqara M3 Hub ($289) — flagship hub with Matter + Thread + Ethernet + eMMC + security-device class. Best for large smart homes with many child devices.
  • Aqara Hub E1 ($49) — outgoing entry-tier Zigbee hub on final sell-through stock. Works with this curtain driver but the E100 successor is announced; M2 is the safer entry-tier pick going forward.

Automation triggers + the built-in light sensor

  • Schedules — time-of-day, days of the week, holidays, monthly and yearly repetitions
  • Sunrise / sunset — open with the sun, close at dusk (Aqara Home calculates from your location)
  • Geofencing — close the curtains when you leave, open them when you arrive
  • Built-in light sensor — the driver reads ambient brightness directly; combined with a timer it can hold curtains open or closed based on light levels (note: light alone is not enough — the timer must also be met)
  • Aqara accessories — pair with an Aqara Mini Switch, Cube, Wireless Remote, or Smart Wall Switch for one-tap physical control

Specifications

ModelCM-M01
Wireless protocolZigbee 3.0 (IEEE 802.15.4) — requires Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub
Track compatibilityU-Rail (bottom slot ≤ 8 mm) + I-Rail (bottom ≥ 10 mm). Not for curtain rods (use Rod Version) or S-fold tracks.
MotorHigh-torque DC, 0.2 N·m torque, 100 r/min rotor speed
Curtain travel speed12 cm/s
Max curtain load12 kg (U-Rail) / 8 kg (I-Rail)
Power input5 V DC, 1.5 A, 7.5 W rated
ChargingUSB-C (Type-C)
Battery6,000 mAh lithium (built-in, not replaceable) — up to ~9–10 months per charge under typical use
Manual controlTug-to-open (enable in Aqara Home app)
Built-in sensorAmbient light sensor
Dimensions145.7 × 96 × 46 mm
Weight319 g
Operating humidity0~95% RH, no condensation
Use environmentIndoor only
Box contentsCurtain Driver E1 × 1, USB-C to USB-A Cable × 1, Track Glider × 2
FCC / ICFCC ID 2AKIT-CMM01 · IC 22635-CMM01

Warranty and Singapore support

Every Aqara Smart Curtain Driver E1 (Track Version) sold by PassionHome.sg carries the 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center in Singapore. PassionHome is the Authorised Aqara Dealer fulfilling the SG-warranty service path — no overseas RMA, no parallel-import complications. WhatsApp +65 9051 7063 for warranty cases or pre-purchase fitment questions.

Will this work on my curtain track?

It supports U-Rails (bottom slot ≤ 8 mm) and I-Rails (bottom ≥ 10 mm) with flat smooth surfaces — common in Singapore HDB BTO and many condos. It does NOT support curtain rods (use the Rod Version), S-fold tracks, or rails with arc-shaped bottoms or protrusions. If you’re not sure, send a photo of your track to WhatsApp +65 9051 7063 and we’ll confirm before you order.

Do I need an Aqara hub?

Yes. The curtain driver uses Zigbee 3.0 and needs an Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub for setup, voice control, automations, and integration with Apple HomeKit / Alexa / Google Home / SmartThings / Home Assistant / Matter. If you don’t have one yet, the Aqara M2 Hub at $99 is the best-value pick; Hub M200 at $149 adds Matter Controller + Thread + PoE for households on the Matter ecosystem.

Does it work with Matter and Apple HomeKit?

Yes — Matter is supported when the curtain driver is paired with a compatible Aqara hub acting as a Matter Bridge (Hub M200 / Hub M3 / Hub M2 / Hub M100 / Hub E1). The curtain appears in the Window Covering Matter device type and is controllable from Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.

How long does the battery last?

Aqara’s documented benchmark is around 9 to 10 months between charges on a 1.5 m track with a 12 kg curtain, opening and closing once a day. Heavier curtains or more frequent cycles will reduce battery life. You can also run the driver constantly via USB-C if you can route a cable to a nearby outlet.

What’s the maximum curtain weight it can handle?

12 kg on a U-Rail (about 26 lbs) and about 8 kg on an I-Rail. That covers most blackout curtains used in Singapore HDB BTO and condo bedrooms. For very long or extra-heavy drapes, install two drivers per window and synchronise them in the Aqara Home app.

Can I open the curtain manually if the battery runs out?

Yes. The driver allows manual pull-to-open if you enable the function in the Aqara Home app — just give the curtain a gentle tug (about 10 cm) in either direction. If you forget to charge, you can also still slide the curtain by hand because the gliders remain on the rail.

How loud is the motor?

Aqara describes it as quiet operation but does not publish a specific dB figure for this SKU. In practice it is noticeably quieter than a corded motorised system and acceptable in bedrooms. The bedroom-test sweet spot is to schedule openings for waking-up time rather than middle-of-night, so the motor is part of your routine.

Is there a Singapore warranty?

Yes. 24-month manufacturer warranty serviced by the Aqara Service Center in Singapore. PassionHome is the Authorised Aqara Dealer fulfilling the SG-warranty service path — no overseas RMA. WhatsApp +65 9051 7063 for warranty cases.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 kg
Dimensions 14 × 10 × 4 cm