Lutron
Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades
$399
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Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades is cheaper at $399. Every spec and price links to its source.
Eve
Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds
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Released 2023
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades | Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399 | — |
| Brand | Lutron | Eve |
| Released | — | 2023 |
| Max width (in) | 96 | — |
| Power source | 4x D-cell batteries (user-supplied, not included) or optional wired AC adapter (+$40) | Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging |
| Battery life months | — | — |
| Control protocol | Lutron Clear Connect RF (proprietary); Lutron Smart Bridge required for app/voice/schedule control | Thread (Matter-enabled device); requires a Thread Border Router / Matter-compatible hub |
| Voice assistant support | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via Lutron Smart Bridge) | Apple HomeKit/Siri (native); Matter-compatible, so Alexa/Google Home support depends on their respective Matter-over-Thread rollout |
| Motor noise (dB) | — | — |
| Light control type | light-filtering (single-cell or double-cell) or room-darkening honeycomb fabric | N/A (retrofit motor kit; light control depends on the existing roller-blind fabric it drives) |
| Solar charging | No | No |
| Scheduling support | Yes | Yes |
| Hub required | Yes | Yes |
| Installation type | standalone motorized shade (custom-made, professional/dealer installed) | retrofit kit (replaces the spring/motor end of an existing roller blind tube) |
Sources — Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades: myintelligenthouse.com (verified 2026-08-01). Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds: evehome.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades and Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Power source: Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades 4x D-cell batteries (user-supplied, not included) or optional wired AC adapter (+$40) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging
- Control protocol: Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades Lutron Clear Connect RF (proprietary); Lutron Smart Bridge required for app/voice/schedule control vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Thread (Matter-enabled device); requires a Thread Border Router / Matter-compatible hub
- Voice assistant support: Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (via Lutron Smart Bridge) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Apple HomeKit/Siri (native); Matter-compatible, so Alexa/Google Home support depends on their respective Matter-over-Thread rollout
- Light control type: Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades light-filtering (single-cell or double-cell) or room-darkening honeycomb fabric vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds N/A (retrofit motor kit; light control depends on the existing roller-blind fabric it drives)
- Installation type: Lutron Serena Smart Honeycomb Shades standalone motorized shade (custom-made, professional/dealer installed) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds retrofit kit (replaces the spring/motor end of an existing roller blind tube)