# Aftermarket Smart Blind Controllers The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit Makes Roller Blinds Smarter By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-motionblinds-upgrade-kit References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/1/4/23531179/eve-motionblinds-upgrade-rolling-shades-smart-home-matter-upgrade) & [evehome](https://www.evehome.com/)  The [Eve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-motionblinds) MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit has been showcased as a new aftermarket solution for consumers to incorporate with their [existing roller blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keego-blinds) to incorporate a touch of connected capabilities. The kit will work with our existing window coverings where it will go to work offering users the ability to control them from afar via their device or even using a voice assistant. The kit will install without the need for cumbersome cables and can be recharged via a USB-C port on the side of the poll. The Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit will be available for $199.95 starting March 28, 2023 and is also slated to receive a Matter support update to greatly open up the aftermarket solution to all [smart home ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-home). Image Credit: Eve ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aftermarket Smart Home Solutions:** The innovation opportunities could include creating more aftermarket smart solutions that can upgrade already existing products. - **Voice-activated Devices:** Voice-activated devices could be the next innovation opportunity in creating smart homes that are more accessible and user-friendly. - **Wireless Charging:** Wireless charging could become a disruptive innovation if it can be more easily integrated into everyday devices like roller blinds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry could expand their business by creating more affordable aftermarket solutions that could upgrade already existing products. - **Internet of Things (iot):** The IoT industry could build more voice-activated devices that are user-friendly and can easily integrate with roller blinds and other household products. - **Mobile Devices:** Mobile device industry could collaborate with smart home businesses by developing products that could easily work with roller blinds and other household products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Smart Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve.md) - [Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpobot-smart-shade.md) - [Connected Window Covering Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-by-leafi.md) - [Widely-Compatible Smart Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-shades.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwings-nowa.md) - [Voice-Activated Window Blinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arpobot.md) - [Aftermarket Connected Blind Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-blind-tilt.md) - [Smart Blind Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-connect-smart.md) - [Measurement-Free Smart Curtains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-1.md)