Has anyone successfully managed to get their E1 to work with cord instead of chain?
I’ve just moved house and it has lovely white wood Venetian blinds in every room but are controlled by cord. I now have a number of E1 roller shade drivers redundant from my old house.
Note: I have requested via Aqara support to look into this as a dev opportunity.
@glider Your query about using the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 with cords instead of chains is an intriguing one! As of now, the Roller Shade Driver E1 is specifically designed to control bead chains, as highlighted in the product overview. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support cord operation at this time. Your initiative to reach out to Aqara support for potential development is a great step forward.
While we wait for any official updates or developments, I encourage the community to share any creative solutions or workarounds they might have tried. Your exploration could spark new ideas and innovations. Let’s keep the conversation going and see if there’s a collaborative way to make the most of your existing E1 devices!
@glider Currently, the reference information doesn’t mention compatibility of the Smart Roller Shade Driver E1 with cords. According to its specifications, the accessories are only compatible with bead chains that meet specific standards , and it is designed to control bead chains of shades/blinds . It’s great that you’ve shared this as a development opportunity with Aqara support! If any community members have successfully adapted the E1 to work with cords, your experience would be incredibly helpful to share.
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@glider Currently, the reference information about the Smart Roller Shade Driver E1 does not mention compatibility with cords instead of chains. The accessories are specified to be only compatible with bead chains that meet certain standards .
It’s great that you’ve shared your scenario—having Venetian blinds controlled by cords and wanting to repurpose your E1 drivers. If other community members have tried similar setups, their insights could be really helpful! Since you’ve already reached out to Aqara support about this as a development opportunity, that’s a proactive step.
If you have further suggestions for improvement, feel free to continue sharing feedback through the customer service channel. Let’s see if others in the community have experiences to share—your question might spark a useful discussion!
