Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) vs SwitchBot Roller Shade (US)
Smart blinds and curtains · For the US and Canada
- Both work with Apple Home, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.
- The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) works with SmartThings; for the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) it isn't confirmed.
- The SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) works with Home Assistant; for the Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) it isn't confirmed.
- They also differ on: Matter, radio, hub required, fits your existing curtain or blind and power.
Side by side
| Fact | Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) | SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread[1],[5] | Unconfirmed[1],[4] |
| Apple Home | Via Matter[1],[2],[5] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1],[2],[4] |
| Google Home | Via Matter[2],[4],[5] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled[1],[2] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter[2],[4],[5] | Via SwitchBot Hub 2[1] |
| SmartThings | Via Matter[4],[5] | Unconfirmed |
| Home Assistant | Unconfirmed | Yes[5],[6] |
| Radio | Thread, Bluetooth[1],[5] | Bluetooth[5] |
| Hub required | No[1] | Unconfirmed |
| Local control | Yes[1] | Yes[6] |
| Moves | Roller blind[1] | Roller blind[1] |
| Fits your existing curtain or blind | Yes[1],[3] | No[1] |
| Power | Rechargeable battery (USB-C)[1],[3] | Rechargeable battery, solar optional[1],[3] |
A bar on the left marks the rows where they differ. Numbers in brackets lead to the source on each device's own page, which also has the notes and what to check before you buy. Checked against official sources; the older of the two records was verified on . How we verify.
Quick answers
- Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) or SwitchBot Roller Shade (US): which works with Apple Home?
- Both. The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart blinds and curtains for Apple Home
- Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) or SwitchBot Roller Shade (US): which works with Google Home?
- Both. The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2 or Hub Mini Matter Enabled. More smart blinds and curtains for Google Home
- Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) or SwitchBot Roller Shade (US): which works with Amazon Alexa?
- Both. The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) works through the SwitchBot Hub 2. More smart blinds and curtains for Amazon Alexa
- Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) or SwitchBot Roller Shade (US): which works with SmartThings?
- Confirmed only for the Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US). The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) works through Matter over Thread (needs a Thread border router); the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) isn't confirmed either way. More smart blinds and curtains for SmartThings
- Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) or SwitchBot Roller Shade (US): which works with Home Assistant?
- Confirmed only for the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US). The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) isn't confirmed either way; the SwitchBot Roller Shade (US) works directly. More smart blinds and curtains for Home Assistant
Full details and sources: Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit (US) · SwitchBot Roller Shade (US)