How to Set Up Your Eve Shutter Switch

What You Will Need

• Eve Shutter Switch
• Existing motorized roller shutters or blinds with wired controls
• iPhone or iPad with the Eve app installed
• Apple Home hub (Apple TV, HomePod, or iPad) for remote control and automations
• Screwdriver (flathead and Phillips)
• Voltage tester
• Neutral wire in the switch box (required)

Step 1: Turn Off Power

Go to your electrical panel and turn off the breaker controlling the circuit for the shutter switch you are replacing. Use a voltage tester to confirm there is no live current at the switch box before touching any wires. Working with live electricity is extremely dangerous.

Step 2: Remove the Existing Switch

1. Remove the faceplate from the current shutter switch.
2. Unscrew the switch from the electrical box.
3. Carefully pull the switch out and take a photo of the existing wiring for reference.
4. Disconnect the wires from the old switch.

Step 3: Identify Your Wires

A typical motorized shutter switch box will contain:

• Line wire (hot) — providing power from the panel
• Up motor wire — connecting to the motor's up direction
• Down motor wire — connecting to the motor's down direction
• Neutral wire — required by the Eve Shutter Switch
• Ground wire — bare copper or green

Refer to the Eve Shutter Switch wiring diagram included in the packaging to match your specific setup. If you are unsure about any wiring, consult a qualified electrician.

Step 4: Wire the Eve Shutter Switch

1. Connect the Eve Shutter Switch wires according to the diagram in the installation guide.
2. Attach the line (hot) wire to the corresponding terminal on the switch.
3. Connect the up and down motor wires to their respective terminals.
4. Connect the neutral wire to the neutral terminal.
5. Connect the ground wire to the ground terminal.
6. Tuck all wires back into the electrical box carefully.

Step 5: Mount the Switch

1. Secure the Eve Shutter Switch into the electrical box with the provided screws.
2. Attach the faceplate.
3. Turn the breaker back on.
4. Test the physical buttons on the switch to verify the shutters move up and down correctly.

Step 6: Add to HomeKit via the Eve App

1. Open the Eve app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap Add Accessory.
3. Scan the HomeKit setup code on the switch or included card.
4. The app will connect via Bluetooth or Thread.
5. Assign the switch to a room and give it a name like "Living Room Shutters."

After pairing, you can control the shutters through the Eve app, Apple Home app, or Siri with commands like "Hey Siri, close the Living Room Shutters."

Step 7: Calibrate the Shutter Positions

The Eve Shutter Switch needs to learn the full travel range of your shutters. In the Eve app:

1. Select the switch and tap Settings.
2. Run the calibration process, which moves the shutters to their fully open and fully closed positions.
3. Once calibrated, you can set the shutters to any percentage between fully open and fully closed.

This allows precise control, such as setting shutters to 50 percent for partial light or 75 percent for privacy while maintaining airflow.

Step 8: Create Schedules and Automations

Use the Eve app to create schedules that open the shutters at sunrise and close them at sunset. You can also create automations that respond to other smart home events, such as closing the shutters when you leave home or opening them when your morning alarm goes off.

Tips for Best Performance

• The Eve Shutter Switch supports Thread for responsive control when a Thread border router is nearby.
• The physical buttons on the switch continue to work normally even if your home hub is offline.
• If the shutters stop at an incorrect position, re-run the calibration in the Eve app.
• Use sunrise and sunset automations to save energy on heating and cooling by controlling solar heat gain through your windows.