Eve Motionblinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds, Matter, 20CAA9901

Eve Motionblinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds, model 20CAA9901, is a retrofit motor for automating an existing indoor roller blind. It slides into the blind tube in place of the chain mechanism, with Matter and Thread-based control requiring a compatible hub.

At a glance

Retrofits an existing roller blind by inserting the motor into its tube and replacing the chain mechanism.
Supports Matter control through a compatible hub with Matter Controller and Thread Border Router functionality.
Schedules and scenes can automate blind movements. The manufacturer says schedules are stored on the device and can run without an iPhone or internet connection.
The manufacturer lists app, voice and pull control. Adaptive Shading is specified for the Eve app on iPhone and iPad.

Price

£149.99Save 17%

Reference price: ~~£179.95~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Retrofit design is intended to retain a compatible existing blind rather than replace it with a complete blind.
Matter, Thread, schedules and scenes offer several ways to incorporate a blind into a smart-home routine.
A pull control is described as an alternative when a phone or voice assistant is not being used.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Identity
Brand	Eve
Model	20CAA9901

Control and compatibility
Operation mode	Automatic
Special features	Smart Automation, Voice Control
Closure type	Motorized
Compatible devices	Smartphone

Dimensions and installation
Mounting types listed	Wall mounting
Dimensions listed	5L x 63.5W centimetres
Weight listed	620 Grams

Materials and protection
Material listed	Plastic
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant
Colour	White

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing says the motor slides into a blind tube, but does not give a supported tube diameter. Check the existing blind's tube size and compatibility before buying. A compatible hub with Matter Controller and Thread Border Router functionality is required. The listing also presents the product dimensions as 5L x 63.5W centimetres and size as 64W x 5H cm, so those measurements are inconsistent. The package details differ too: one list names motor, brackets, installation tool and style-specific components, while another names a rechargeable-battery motor with pull cord, retrofit crown, drive plug, end plug, bracket set, white covers and Quick Start Guide. Confirm the selected listing's measurements and contents.

What’s in the box

MotorIncluded
BracketsIncluded
Installation toolIncluded
Style-specific componentsIncluded
Retrofit crownCheck selected pack
Drive plugCheck selected pack
End plugCheck selected pack
Bracket setCheck selected pack
White coversCheck selected pack
Quick Start GuideCheck selected pack

Check which accessories are included in your selected pack before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People who want to automate a compatible existing roller blind while keeping its blind and tube.
Smart-home users with a compatible Matter Controller and Thread Border Router hub who want app, voice or scheduled control.

Less suited to

People without a compatible hub who expect Matter and Thread smart control to work independently.
Buyers whose blind tube compatibility is unknown or whose blind is not a roller blind.
Anyone needing a water-resistant motor.

Eve Motionblinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds, Matter, 20CAA9901 · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 58 ratings

5 stars69%69%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars4%4%
1 star6%6%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive overall, but a smaller share are low-star ratings, so they do not establish that every installation or setup is straightforward. With no customer-comment summary supplied, the ratings cannot identify reasons for either positive or negative experiences. For buyers, compatibility with the existing blind tube and access to the required Matter and Thread hub are practical factors to resolve before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Does this kit include a new roller blind?

It is described as an upgrade motor for an existing roller blind. The motor slides into the existing blind tube and replaces its chain mechanism.

What smart-home equipment is required?

The listing requires a compatible hub with Matter Controller and Thread Border Router functionality, plus an iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS, or an Android device running version 8.1 or later.

Will it fit my existing blind?

The listing says to check whether the outer diameter of the blind tube is supported but does not state the supported diameter. Confirm compatibility for your blind before purchase.

Can it operate without a phone or internet connection?

The listing says schedules are stored on the device and can operate without an iPhone or internet connection. Smart-home control still requires a compatible hub.