Best HomeKit smart blinds in 2023
These HomeKit smart blinds and shades bring you privacy on demand
The best HomeKit smart blinds are a super easy way to make your home more smart and automated. With support for the Apple Home App on your iPhone and iPad, you'll be able to control your blinds with your phone and Siri. Through Scenes, you can have your blinds open or close at sunrise or sunset, or when you turn on the light. Whether you're looking for something that's custom or just a new set for outside, the best HomeKit blinds will bring that 80s sci-fi flare with little more than some screws.
The best HomeKit blinds to expand your smart home
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IKEA's FYRTUR Blackout Roller Blinds come in sizes ranging from 23-inches to 48-inches wide, each of which can cover up to 76-inch tall windows. The FYRTUR Blinds are simple to install with a rechargeable battery supplying the juice for months in between charges. These smart blinds operate with a small wireless remote, but connecting these blinds to HomeKit requires IKEA's TRADFRI Gateway, so be sure to pick one up if you plan to install these in your home.
Smart and affordable
Unlike other HomeKit options, the SmartWings Motorized Roller Shades do not require a home hub to get them connected. These indoor blinds from SmartWings utilize Bluetooth connectivity so you can pair them directly to your smart home, and since there is no hub involved, they are the most affordable way to add HomeKit to your windows. These blinds are available in many colors and sizes and come in other styles, such as a unique zebra blind and a wood-look finish.
All the options
The Graywind Motorized Shades come in loads of options, with different colors and sizes on offer. They'll connect up to HomeKit so you can use them with the Home App, and you can customize them on the Amazon page. For the HomeKit option you'll need the 'AC37' motor, and if you do, you'll not be able to use them with any other smart hub or assistant, so keep that in mind.
Thread inside and out
Powered by Eve MotionBlind technology, Omnia's Smart Roller Blinds support the latest smart home connectivity standard, Thread. With Thread, Omnia's blinds feature quicker response times, greater reliability over Bluetooth, and a hassle-free setup that doesn't require entering in your Wi-Fi password or installing a dedicated hub. Omnia's blinds are custom ordered, so you can specify the exact size you need, the transparency level, and the fabric colors to match your home's decor.
Cellular smarts
Like IKEA's FYRTUR blinds, the TREDANSEN lineup comes in several pre-sized options that cover most standard window sizes. These blinds — available in black-out and light filtering styles, feature a more traditional cellular blind design but still include conveniences such as rechargeable batteries, physical remotes, and, HomeKit. The only downside? HomeKit requires IKEA's TRADFRI Gateway to make all of the magic happen.
Great, outdoors
Available in four weather and UV-resistant fabrics, the SmartWings Motorized Outdoor Shades bring smart home convenience to the great outdoors. These outdoor blinds connect to HomeKit with just a scan of a pairing code thanks to built-in Bluetooth so that you can add a little privacy via Siri in a matter of minutes. In addition to HomeKit, these outdoor shades support a physical remote control and solar charging via an optional panel for added convenience.
Hey Siri, close the blinds!
While you may need to order a custom size for your windows, smart blinds are some of our favorite HomeKit accessories with their ability to add even more convenience to the home. The best HomeKit blinds offer remote controls through the Home app and Siri — and with the power of automation and scenes, you can incorporate them into your morning routines or your movie night scene.
Are you looking for a cost-effective, pre-sized smart blind that you can order without customizing? Then check out IKEA's FYRTUR blackout roller line. These affordable wireless blackout blinds come in various standard window sizes and work with the TRADFRI Gateway to bring them over to HomeKit. The FYRTUR Blinds even come with a handy remote that you can stick on the wall or set on a table.
If you want to add some smarts to the great outdoors, then go with the SmartWings Motorized Outdoor Patio Shades. SmartWings' customizable outdoor shades are available in four color options and they support accessories like solar panels and handheld remotes to make controlling them even more convenient.
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Christopher spends most of his time writing and dreaming about all things HomeKit and the Home app. Whether it is installing smart light switches, testing the latest door locks, or automating his households daily routines, Christopher has done it all.