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IFA 2022: Eve MotionBlinds For Venetian

                                       And Honeycomb Announced


               Thread-Enabled Smart Window Covering Motors Ready to Expand Beyond HomeKit

                                                   Thanks to Matter


                t IFA 2022 Berlin, the world's   easier, safer and more convenient, while   E-R motor for large-size roller blinds with

                 most significant trade show for   saving energy at the same time.”  heavy fabrics such as screens will become
           Aconsumer and home electronics,     “Smart home technology is no longer   available later this year. This 6Nm motor
           global  window  covering  specialist  about comfort only, it also contributes   is suitable for 42-80mm tubes, has a larger
           Coulisse  in  collaboration with smart   to safety and saving energy. Connected   battery capacity, and is more silent than
           home specialist Eve Systems is presenting   blinds are a prime example as they are key   CM-03-E. The motor can also be used in
           Eve MotionBlinds motors for Venetian   to keeping your home cool,” says Jerome   larger roman blind systems. CM-06-E-R
           and Honeycomb blinds. These Thread-  Gackel, CEO, Eve Systems. “As Thread-  also has a built-in USB-C rechargeable
           enabled motors, currently working   enabled accessories, Eve MotionBlinds   battery allowing cable-free installation.
           exclusively with Apple Home, are the   are a future-proof choice because they can
           most advanced solutions on the market   natively support Matter.”    The Benefits Of Eve MotionBlinds
           and ready for the smart home future with                             •   Eve MotionBlinds is the crème de la
           Matter. Both motors will be available later   Eve MotionBlinds For Venetian Blinds  crème of smart motors, drastically
           in the year following Eve MotionBlinds   Venetian motor CM-06-E-V is specially   simplifying installation, setup and
           for Roller Blinds, which has been available   designed for tilting and lifting wood and   control of smart blinds in smart homes.
           since the start of this year, being widely   aluminum blinds with slats in widths   •   No need for a bridge, registration or
           acclaimed by smart home experts.   of 50mm up to 65mm, assembled with    any cloud dependency
                                              ladder tape or ladder cord. This powerful   •   Setup is super easy: simply scan the
           Ready For The Smart Home Future    6Nm motor first rotates at low speed to tilt   HomeKit setup code with your iPhone
             Eve MotionBlinds motors work with   slats in exactly the right position. When   •   Putting the blinds on autopilot is
           the Thread protocol, designed specifically   lifting the blind, the motor automatically   effortless, thanks to on-device schedules
           for smart home solutions to improve   speeds up.                         that can be created in the Eve app
           connectivity between devices. Thanks to   Seamlessly integrated into the  head   •   Through HomeKit automations in
           Thread, the motors are ready for Matter,   rail, the Venetian motor CM-06-E-V   the Apple Home app, the blinds
           the new smart home protocol developed   has a built-in battery that is USB-C   seamlessly interact with other
           jointly by leading platform providers and   rechargeable, allowing smart Venetian   HomeKit accessories
           smart home manufacturers to eliminate   blinds to be installed cable-free. A control   •   100% privacy with local intelligence
           incompatibilities in the smart home once   panel in the head rail of the blind provides   and direct communication, all data
           and for all, starting this fall.   easy access to the motor’s USB-C charging   stays in the home
             Eve MotionBlinds motors, currently   port and control buttons.     •   Manual control with just a simple pull,
           working exclusively with Apple Home,                                     a valuable add-on to smart automation
           will begin receiving free over-the-air   Eve MotionBlinds For Honeycomb Blinds                   dw
           firmware updates so, over time, they   Honeycomb  motor  CM-08-E  is      motionblinds.com/en/eve/
           can be used with other Matter platforms   specially designed for window covering
           like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or   systems with pleated or cellular fabrics in
           Samsung  SmartThings.  This  makes  Eve   various cell sizes. This 0.6Nm Honeycomb
           MotionBlinds the most future-proof   motor has a built-in USB-C rechargeable
           blinds and shades motors available on   battery, allowing cable-free installation.
           the market, ready for a simpler, more   Thanks to its rotatable head, the
           interoperable smart home.          Honeycomb motor slides into the head
                                              rail on either side of the system, with the
           The Next Essential Smart Home Device  USB-C port and control buttons remaining
             “As  an  industry  leader  in  window   easily accessible to users. The motor head
           coverings we are ready to conquer the   is nicely covered with a cover cap, available
           smart home world,” says Christiaan   in colours to match the head rail, for that
           Roetgering, founder and owner of   perfect finish down to the finest detail.
           Coulisse. “With smart home connectivity,
           security, heating, energy and health being   Eve MotionBlinds For Roller Blinds
           trends to watch, the smart blind market   Eve MotionBlinds for Roller Blinds has
           is being heralded as the next big thing   been available since the start of this year
           that will revolutionise households and   with 1.1Nm motor CM-03-E for 38-50mm
           buildings across the world. Making life   tubes. The second ultra-powerful CM-06-



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