[Special Feature] How to set up Apple HomeKit smart curtains? Add accessories, set up scenarios/automations, and set up your smart home in one go!

If you're not quite sure what Apple HomeKit is, feel free to read the previous article.Apple HomeKit automates smart curtains; easily create a smart home with your iPhone/HomePod mini (Updated 20230526)See the basic introduction and advantages of HomeKit.

Smart home technology and applications are already mature in Europe and America, therefore MSBT has imported a system specifically designed for Apple HomeKit from Europe. Eve MotionBlinds SystemDeveloped jointly by European giants Coulisse and Eve, this technology makes HomeKit smart curtains more stable and secure to operate.

The Eve MotionBlinds system uses a lithium-ion battery motor, eliminating the need for a plumber to pre-install power; it can be easily charged simply by connecting a Type-C charging cable. As long as the motor's battery has sufficient power, even a power outage will not affect the opening and closing of the curtains.

All HomeKit-compatible accessories can be controlled via the Home app.Next, I'll share how to easily set up HomeKit smart curtains in the "Home" app on your iPhone. The daily operation is also very simple. Let's enjoy a time-saving and effortless smart home life together!

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▌How to in the "Family" appHow to integrate Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains into the HomeKit smart system?

Each Eve MotionBlinds smart blind has a unique setup QR code hidden in the pull cord drape. Once set up, it can be operated via the "Home" app on Apple products such as iPhones.

Must have a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV (4th generation or later).Wait for the HomeKit hub device and confirm the iPhone. Network connectedSimply scan the QR code to complete the installation immediately.

andCombines hand-operated and electricThis is one of the features that makes HomeKit smart curtains even more powerful! With a simple pull of the cord, the curtains open and close automatically, making it easy for young children or visiting guests to operate the motorized curtains.

👉🏻Installation steps:
Open the "Home" app → Tap the "+" in the upper right corner → Tap "Add Accessories" → Scan to set QR code(Watch the demonstration video)→ Select the location of the curtain and name it in order → The curtain has been successfully added to HomeKit

Once installed, unless the curtains are removed from the "Home" app or the curtains are reset, the settings QR code on the same curtain cannot be scanned repeatedly (as shown in the image below). You don't have to worry about the embarrassing situation of duplicate installations causing the settings to be lost.

 

How do I operate the Eve.MotionBlinds smart curtains in the "Home" App?

To ensure home privacy, HomeKit performs end-to-end data transmission on the device itself; data is not uploaded to the cloud. Therefore, after successfully adding curtains to the "Home" app, your phone doesn't need to be connected to the internet; you only need to...Keep Bluetooth onWith this, you can easily control your curtains at home using your iPhone!

• How to adjust the opening and closing ratio of the curtains?

In the "Home" app, find the curtain you want to manipulate, long-press the curtain image, and a menu will appear.On/off ratioInterface (as shown below).

The blue stripes represent the current position of the curtain, meaning the blue stripes will display the corresponding opening/closing ratio according to the actual position of the curtain.Simply slide the blue stripes up and down to adjust the curtain to the desired position..

• Where can I find detailed information about curtains?

Click on the switch in the proportional interfacebottom right gearYou can then see further details about Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains, such as battery level and location.

 

▌How do I set up usage scenarios in the "Family" app?

Once the Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains are added to the "Home" app, you can set scenarios.Multiple HomeKit smart home accessories can be controlled simultaneously through contextual settings..

👉🏻Scenario setting steps:
Open the "Home" App → Tap the "+" in the upper right corner → Select "Add Scenario" → Enter the scenario name → Tap "Add Accessory" to add the accessories you want to operate on in this scenario → Long press the accessory image to set the accessory operation details (for example, long press the curtain image to adjust the curtains to be operated on in this scenario).On/off ratio→ Complete scenario setting

The default images for each scenario are orange houses. When adding a new scenario, simply click on the "orange house" to change it to another scenario image!

 

▌How do I add a room in the "Family" app?

Organize the Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains into their respective spaces.When you need to operate it in the future, you will be able to easily find the location of the curtains.Multiple rooms can also be combined into one area, such as categorizing them into a first floor, second floor, and garage.

👉🏻Steps to add a room:
Open the "Home" app → Tap the house image in the top left corner → Select "Room Settings" → Tap the room icon in the top left corner → Freely edit the rooms you want to add/delete → Done and save.

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HowIn the "Family" appAdd automation?

Once the Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains are added to the "Home" app, you can set up scenarios. However, if you want to remotely control your smart curtains when you're away from home, you'll need to...Once the home hub is set up, automated operations can be added later.And grant access rights to others.

• How do I set up HomeKit?

If you already have a HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV (4th generation or later), these devices will be automatically set as the home hub.

You can also choose to use an iPad, but The iPad is not automatically set as the home hub; it must be set manually.The iPad, which serves as the central hub of the home, must remain at home and cannot be taken outside. It must be connected to the home Wi-Fi network and kept powered on at all times.

👉🏻 iPad Home Hub Setup Steps:
On your iPad, go to "Settings" → find "Family" → turn on "Use this iPad as a family hub".

⚠️ iPads running iPadOS 16 and later are not recommended for use as a home hub. This is because the HomeKit architecture has changed in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, limiting the iPad's functionality as a home hub.

For users who want to continue using their iPad as their home hub, it is recommended not to upgrade the software to iPadOS 16. For those who want to experience the new HomeKit architecture, it is recommended to use HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV as their home hub instead.

🍎Note: Apple devices that serve as the central hub of your home (HomePod/HomePod mini, Apple TV, iPad) all need to be logged into iCloud, and the Apple ID used to log in must be the same Apple ID used to set up accessories in the "Home" app.

• How do I set up automated operations?

After setting up the home hub, you can begin configuring the required automation operations: letThe components start at specific times and are interconnected.and so on.

① Timer setting

Timer settings allow Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains to be set up.Automatically opens and closes at a specified time.Besides setting the curtains to start on a timer, you can also...Schedule a specific scenario to start.

👉🏻 Steps for setting a timer:
Open the "Home" app → Tap the "+" in the upper right corner → Select "Add to Automation" → Select "a specific time".→ Set startup time details → Select scenario/accessory → Long press the accessory image to set accessory operation details → Click "Next" to complete the timer.

 

② Connect Eve MotionBlinds smart curtains to other HomeKit accessories

If you have two or more HomeKit accessories in the "Home" app, you can link them together. For example, you might want to turn on the smart air conditioner in the living room when the curtains are closed, so that you can have a comfortable and pleasant room temperature when you get home from work.

👉🏻 Steps for connecting accessories:
Open the "Home" app → Tap the "+" in the upper right corner → Select "Add to Automation" → Select "When accessories are controlled"→ Select the linked accessory or scenario → Long press the accessory image to set the accessory operation details → Click "Next" to complete.

③ Smart Sensors

Sensors can detect movement, humidity, temperature, etc. in a space, making automation functions more complete; continuing the example mentioned in ②: today, when the sensor detects that the temperature in the living room has reached 32°C, it will close the living room curtains and simultaneously start the smart air conditioner in the living room.

👉🏻 Steps for connecting accessories:
Open the "Home" app → Tap the "+" in the upper right corner → Select "Add to Automation" → Select "When sensor detects change"→ Set the sensor temperature/humidity to determine "when" the accessory will be triggered → Select the linked accessory or scenario → Long press the accessory icon to set accessory operation details → Tap "Next" to complete.

▌How can I control smart curtains using Siri via voice commands?

You can activate Siri's assistance by saying "Hey Siri!"Turn accessories on or off, execute scenarios, and control accessories to start at specific times.Similarly, if you set up a home hub, you can control home devices via Siri no matter where you are.

Siri identifies each accessory based on its name, location, and other details in the Home app. RecommendationGive the accessory a simple and easy-to-pronounce name.andCategorize the space clearlyThis makes it easier for Siri to understand voice commands.

Naming can be done according to personal preference.Curtain Number(e.g., curtain number 1, curtain number 2, etc.)Curtain color(such as red curtains, blue curtains, etc.)Curtain Style(Such as blackout roller blinds, zebra blinds, etc.) can enable Siri to execute commands more quickly and accurately:

• "Close all the zebra curtains in the bedroom."
• "Open curtain number 1 in the living room."
• "Close the yellow honeycomb curtains on the second floor at 3 p.m.
• "Open the blackout zebra blinds and close the light-transmitting roller blinds."

🍎Note: In iOS 15.4.1, you cannot adjust the opening/closing ratio of the curtains via Siri voice commands. Even if you give commands such as "open the curtains 50%" or "close the curtains 70%", Siri can only open or close the curtains completely.

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▌Where can I buy Eve MotionBlinds Apple HomeKit smart blinds?

It uses products jointly developed by major European manufacturers Coulisse and Eve. Eve MotionBlinds The MSBT curtain system incorporates mature smart home technologies from Europe and America, making HomeKit smart curtain operation more stable and secure.

Currently, there are various HomeKit smart blind styles available, including zebra blinds, roller blinds, Venetian blinds, and honeycomb blinds, all of which feature...Hand-operated electricFunctionality, all styles can be found in MSBT Official WebsiteInquire about prices and purchase online:

HomeKit Smart Electric Zebra CurtainAlso known as a dimmable roller blind. The striped fabric creates a mesmerizing lattice effect as it rolls up and down.
▸ Yoka Double Roller Blinds　Blackout
▸ Sima Double Roller Blinds　Plain／Linen
▸ Seda Double Roller Blinds　Silky Sheen
▸ Nonya Double Roller Blinds　Vein Design

HomeKit Smart Electric Roller BlindIt is space-saving, easy to operate, and also has functions such as adjusting light, shading, and decoration.
▸ Allbright - Roller Blinds Translucent mesh / Semi-transparent / Full blackout
▸ Aibo Roller Blinds　PVC sunscreen
▸ Sakin Roller Blinds　Plain Blackout
▸ Emmi Roller Blinds　Texture Blackout
▸ Tiken Roller Blinds　Plain
▸ Zaiki Roller Blinds　Texture
▸ Zicy Roller Blinds　Printing
▸ Aibo Roller Blinds　PVC sunscreen
▸ Natumat Roller Blinds　Woven Paper
▸ Honyi Roller Blinds　Recycled Fabric

HomeKit SmartElectric Venetian blindsAdjusting the blade angle provides light control, shading, and ventilation.
▸ Lavelle American Hardwood Louvers
▸ Pimu wooden Venetian blinds, matte finish/White parasol tree/Wood-plastic composite
▸ Lansin Beaded Aluminum Venetian Blinds 16/25/50mm blade
▸ Fenla Fabric Venetian Blinds

HomeKit Smart電動蜂巢簾| The curtain features a simple and elegant design with a hollow structure, which helps maintain a constant indoor temperature and insulation.
▸ Vali Honeycomb Shades　Light Filtering / Full blackout
▸ Celaro - Honeycomb Shades　Translucent mesh / Semi-transparent / Full blackout

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