Great video. Exactly what a review should be. No shouting, no “Hey Dudes” no loud music just clear well researched information. Well done.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@FrankXchnge4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority I agree, but you begged for thumbs up, which means I thumbed down.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
in briefs lol. Hardly begged, it was a request if you liked the video
@FrankXchnge4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority yea begged was strong wording. I'm just being the change I want to see in the world. Which is thumbs down for proper asking for likes.
@dausthrowaway43494 жыл бұрын
@@FrankXchnge so rude, people out here providing free,GOOD content yet ur here whining about something small as asking for likes
@z000m1n2 жыл бұрын
I really like how calm your videos are, that is such a welcome change to the usual attention seeking - no flashy music, no needlessly fancy graphics, just solid information. Thank you very much for that! :-) The first link in the description seems to 404.
@EMB3D2 жыл бұрын
could not agree more!
@isds63103 жыл бұрын
Really like the blurred background with the talking points. I’ve seen a lot of reviews and KZfaq videos, but never seen anyone do that. It looks really clean, tells me what I need to know, and I don’t have to choose between looking at you or the words on screen. Like you videos, just subscribed.
@EricWelander4 жыл бұрын
It’s really great to see some more of the details of these blinds. That’s also good to hear that IKEA is fixing some of the automation bugs in the app and to see the HomeKit support totally working without Homebridge.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
It is Eric, the software has significantly improved over the time I have been testing them. Which I am glad as the investment I have made is worth it now
@smeggy223 жыл бұрын
I’m so close to wanting these, but that battery life turns me off. For me, my smart devices need to blend into my life and just work, and remembering to pull a battery pack out of every blind to charge every 8 weeks or so is a huge drawback.
@gm25433 жыл бұрын
Hi i have had mine for 2 years near and only charged mine 3 times in that time strang his only lasts 2 mouths very strange.
@Zandengoff3 жыл бұрын
@@gm2543 Yeah seems weird to me, most zwave devices last at least 6 months with some devices lasting up to 2+ years. Maybe he uses his blinds a whole lot? Seems like it would vary based on motor use.
@seol15003 жыл бұрын
@@Zandengoff yeah, it would depend on the size of the shade and how often it is scheduled to operate. Having said that I would also prefer a solar cell-powered electric blind that charges batteries during the day.
@remoras3 жыл бұрын
His curtains are quite high. It travels double the length of a normal window. Maybe that is why it only lasts 2 months? It would be nice to get a comparison or a test from IKEA telling us how many times it would fully open and close on a fully charged battery.
@kjeksklaus7944 Жыл бұрын
Them blinds coming down at different rates would kill me. Just looking for homekit blinds and this is still one of the better videos about them all. I hate having to have separate hubs though.
@davidtasker.9314 жыл бұрын
Hi John thanks for taking the time to review I'm just thinking of fitting these blinds and a complete novice you outlined some very helpful information I'm hoping I can use the home kit software and also add something to operate my garage door from the same software will dig through your back catalogue Cheers
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@techytime61974 жыл бұрын
Nice review. It’s been good to watch the journey you have gone on with these!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! They have certainly improved
@ShaneCreates4 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Shane! Keep up the good work too!
@johnc36013 жыл бұрын
Me being from the US had a slightly difficult time deciphering your accent -especially when you talked fast -however thanks to the replay feature I fully absorbed your review. Thank you. It was very informative ✔️
@danielNTBD2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I just got two of these but they are not synced properly. One of them start 0.5 seconds before the other. Any solutions? Thanks!
@christopherwilliams94189 ай бұрын
As someone with physical disabilities who was considering a pair of these for my room, it'd be nice if there was some sort of extender that let you mount a box for the battery at the bottom of the window on top of the windowsill rather than mounting the battery at the very top... I can't reach the top of my window and I'd hate to have to pester someone into changing it for me every time the battery goes flat...
@jimmymcgill29612 жыл бұрын
8:30 sorry this wasn’t clear to me, if you want to use these with HomeKit do you need the ikea gateway?
@lmaoroflcopter4 жыл бұрын
Ah this is brilliant. Your setup is very similar to what mine will be. Originally found your previous first look on your other channel, and found my way over here. Love your presentation format and the information contained within. New sub earned! Nicely done.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! and thank you for watching!
@deanshull40634 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your in depth honest review!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@mattrees44934 жыл бұрын
Great video. Well edited and information was very helpful. Thanks !
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ErikRichardson19844 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy, nice review exactly what I was after.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@barcataz4 жыл бұрын
Great and fair review. Answered my questions.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SnobBuster3 жыл бұрын
When you get the chance, could you possibly add if devices are available in other places around the world apart from US, UK. The smart home audiences here in Australia would love you for it! We seem to get left behind!!! 😂
@10pm632 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Only wish you had included the sound of the blinds where you said they were pretty quiet 😉
@maciejfassa43942 жыл бұрын
That is some good and honest review. I like most budged options. So other than Ikea I could recommend Dako.
@leglessinoz3 жыл бұрын
In Australia the blinds come In any colour you want as long as it's white.
@gweeto0523 жыл бұрын
Very detailed, thanks. Can you tell me if the shade version offers privacy at night when interior lights are on?
@jasonstar98254 жыл бұрын
Top review man!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Chuk138382 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the clearly communicated information. Great work.
@smerdonw4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. A couple questions which help me decide on these blinds. a) Can the blinds be stopped at a certain length? For example, if I wanted to open one or all of the blinds half way, is that possible? b) To avoid charging are there any options to connecting to a solar panel as I have seen on other products.
@JRsReviews4 жыл бұрын
Answer to your first question, yes you can both in Homekit and the Ikea app. The question, I have not found a way
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Yes and yes
@shlamhabor4 жыл бұрын
update to 1:45 You can use other hubs like the Raspberry pi with a zugebe USB to centralise all of your zigbee devices with iobroker. BTW the amazon studio or other echos supports zigbee too
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
But the blinds don’t support amazon yet.
@shlamhabor4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority but in the iobroker :)
@apuchowdhury803 жыл бұрын
battery capacity info was really helpful.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@unklmic4 жыл бұрын
Looks like you are using the blinds on Bi-Fold doors. How does that work when the doors are open? Surely the blinds will prevent you from opening the doors all the way?
@maciekbrola49273 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to response to that as well
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
The doors open outwards and don't impact the blinds
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
The doors open outwards and don't impact the blinds
@OnceIcaughtafiash4 жыл бұрын
Great review! Do you need the repeater? I'm thinking of getting 3 blinds that will be in the same room as the gateway...
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I would suggest using the repeater. It comes with it anyway.
@markstewart75593 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, thank you. I’ve just installed one blind as a test to see how I get on. Really useful to see your long term test, which I much the same as my experience so far. On your video the shade version appears to be installed in front of bifold doors fixed to the ceiling is that right? Did you have any issues with the bifolds clearing the blinds?
@listentofin3 жыл бұрын
Adjust shutter speed on your camera to avoid your led light flicker in video
@ScotTheGr83 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo, thanks for giving me the courage to buy a bunch of these. Love using them with HomeKit! They work great. Do you have any tips for charging the batteries? Seems awkward to try and use the charging plugs they give you. Was thinking of getting something like an Anker 5 port and using that. Do you think the IKEA power blocks have anything special in them that would make me want to use those instead? Awesome videos on the blinds. Super informative and thanks fir trying them out!!!!
@AiRabuOppai Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Are you able to group blinds together to open/close all of them with one tap?
@petedungey34263 жыл бұрын
Hi there, really helpful review, thanks. Would you know if it’s possible to replace the fabric to create a longer drop? In the video you show the setting of the drop, is this limited to 195?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
The 195 is limited I think, but you can replace the fabric if desired
@chriswong20124 жыл бұрын
Great Review, informative and useful! Support!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@daddydrummer01 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, extremely helpful. Do you by chance have any opinions on using the dirigera hub instead of the tradfri gateway? I just purchased a 36" black out blinds and the dirigera. Have a window pointed directly at a brand new 65# OLED TV that is also connected to my Apple Homekit, trying to get an automation going where every time TV is turned on, lights dim and this window gets shaded. Hopeful that this hub works well when Matter releases in a couple weeks.
@Dutchy-enigma3 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpfull the sound quality could use some work though, other then that, keep it going !!!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Working on it!
@lewisbgibbs4 жыл бұрын
Really nicely produced video with good research and really excellent audio. The graphic work is also very nice. I would say that there are too many subscribe pushes too soon, three of them before 2:30 just seems a little much. Thank you for the review anyway?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I will take on board
@TheDropForged4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 issues guys- first, I can't seem to set maximum drop length. I reset everything and tried again but still didn't work. Second issue is battery level in app always shows empty even if I just fully charged. Have any one of you have these issues?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Not come across these issues
@hsanchez832 жыл бұрын
Thanks great video! Question, Can I install two kinds of blinds on the same window (shades and blackout)?
@aacgaming9898 Жыл бұрын
can you use them with google assistance, or/and with routines?
@PavelZhavoronkov3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your channel! The best place for HomeKit info, you are doing better PR job than apple does. I’m quite new to the smarthome game, can you explain which hub do I need to make them connect to HomeKit? Are there compatibility charts between gates and devices? I am waiting to get xiaomi hub(cause I managed to get some door sensors cheap), and wonder wether I need to get another one, if I want to get ikea devices.
@srinyacharya2 жыл бұрын
Is that a Dalek in your background ? Great video btw !
@Drakotar4 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you. Do you reckon this will work with a Philips hue bridge instead of an ikea hub?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I have heard people getting it to work. However I have not tried and not sure how. The reason being is that hue does not support blinds. If you did though, you would not be able to connect them to Homekit
@laborspy Жыл бұрын
i love this idea ... you had me until i say the 2month battery average. i don't want to be climbing up to pull down 10 batteries to recharge.
@gobananas16202 жыл бұрын
Good video. A few questions: Will they upgrading the software so it is supporting the "Matter" standard so it won't need a hub, etc.? Will they have longer (94 inches / 239 centimeters) blinds that can be wall mounted above and used for common U.S. sized sliding glass doors? Thanks
@mzx3804 жыл бұрын
This was a great review for a smart blind novice. My question for you is that you mentioned competitors in this market. Which other companies are there and are there any that you recommend ?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Hunter Douglas is just one. But I have no experience with them
@pyrotenax4722 жыл бұрын
Great video and review ...thank you. I am thinking of these for my kitchen, but want blackout. They also need to be fitted inside the window rather than covering the window on the wall. Is there much light leakage around the edges if fitted inside the window ?
@Nilsje2 жыл бұрын
Wondering the same!
@kray94382 жыл бұрын
Can you fit some pelmets for a cleaner look? It would be great if they did a double roller for shade and blackout.
@BLUEKNlFE4 жыл бұрын
Very good review, I have a question: would you recommend this blinds for high windows (20 feet fro ground) ?....I am planning to use it here and there when needed and definitely not a daily thing. Thanks!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
For the price yes. I have found needing to charge the battery every 2-3 months though
@lourob72114 жыл бұрын
Hi John, thanks for the advice. I've set the maximum drop and would like a max height too as I'd prefer a little bit of shade showing when they are open. Is this possible?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I have not found a way todo this. Other than a automation in which it would raise the blinds to a set amount
@tomw6583 жыл бұрын
I had these blinds for several months and ended up returning them. The blinds kept on disconnecting from my HomeKit system. I couldn’t use them on the IKEA app either. They became unusable for me.
@121funnyvideos4 жыл бұрын
What is the noise level like when the motor is in use? And what is the noise level like when you have 6 (I think I saw 6 in one of your rooms?) running at the same time? I have a room that will need 6/7/8 blinds and I’m worried it’ll be too noisy. Great video! Thank you.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
They are not overly noisy. But they will wake people with that amount in one room
@MatthewMoonMusic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video! Any guess on when they will offer the shade version in USA?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Later in the year I suspect
@uknick3 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m just about to get some IKEA smart blinds for my living room but am undecided as to whether to get the blackout blinds. You chose the opaque version, I wanted to ask whether when shut how much light comes through and can anyone outside see what you’re doing inside? Thanks for the channel really useful for someone like me who’s consolidating from many different platforms into HomeKit as the primary smart home platform.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. They do let fair amount of light through. Mine are south facing though. In terms of people seeing through, if at a certain angle you can make outlines out. But I also find that when the sun is shining it can create a mirror affect
@dotnetdevni2 жыл бұрын
I persume their just 2.4 ghz?
@Mrshyguy7753 жыл бұрын
Is the advertised maximum 76 3/4 inch length just the length of the shade, or the length of the shade plus the mechanism? I have windows that are 82 inches long, and am worried they won't go all the way down. A response in centimeters is fine. Thank you so much for this video! I can't find an answer on this anywhere.
@briancohen22854 жыл бұрын
Quite informative. I just can't see having to recharge 10-20 batteries (for all my windows) each for 2 hours every two months. Do you think it's feasible to run the charging wire into the roller unit and keep it plugged directly into the battery while it is in place? If not, direct-power needs to be a future option. Also, I don't see an option for a valance. The unit is not ugly, but neither is it aesthetically pleasing. That should also be a future improvement/option.
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
not for everyone
@taniahakki43272 жыл бұрын
Do they do dual blinds?
@hessulipoika132 жыл бұрын
Have they get better after this video?
@ulmeulme4 жыл бұрын
works nice with google home
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Great
@Cmi12673 жыл бұрын
Are most smart blinds have battery life of about 2 months. I hate to have to recharge so many batteries every two months
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Only reviewed the Ikea ones that work just on battery
@victoriarosengarten35742 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video. Question that I didn’t find in comments. Can these be pulled down manually, if needed? Also, can you clarify how to close them half way, does this need to be a pre-setting, or can that be changed in-the-moment? Thanks!
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
You can’t pull down manually no. To answer the other question, you can adjust the drop positions and within the app control the open and close position with a slider
@herreraj103 жыл бұрын
Are these complete black out?
@jimspurer58843 жыл бұрын
John, have you run these blinds thru Hoobs using the Ikea Tradfri Gateway
@LimaOscarBravo2 жыл бұрын
I think I know the answer but can this connect to homekit without the tradfi? Also do they link in with Google home? Thanks!
@HomeKitAuthority2 жыл бұрын
No, you need the gateway and google home, not sure
@SirButtfuck4 жыл бұрын
Is there a sensor on them so they can detect heavy sunlight and open automatically?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
No
@evankupec84952 жыл бұрын
Oof that opener music sounds ominous and changes pitch if you play it at 1.25 speed
@guyshamir61934 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can the blinds connect to smartthings hub without the ikea bridge?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I have not tried myself, but I have seen people reporting success with this hub
@faraz_qasim2 жыл бұрын
do they work well with the Google assistant?
@oceres3 жыл бұрын
Do you have any of these that roll up to one side? I think one of mine must be a bit lower because it’s collecting on one side.
@pjcliffo4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thanks. I have two set up and two coming and using google home. I can’t find a battery level indicator in the app, help please.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
In the Tradfri app it does not have a battery level
@krqchrisp4 жыл бұрын
If I have a large window 95" wide. Would you recommend putting a pair side by side or will the gap between the two blinds be too big?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
If you don’t have a divider in your window then it could be a problem
@qaseem53 жыл бұрын
If you already have a zigbee hub, do you still need the ikea hub?
@verygoodbrother2 жыл бұрын
No
@jofr44 жыл бұрын
I really like these smart bling, but the fact that they are not compatible with alexa is a big NO for me. Do you think is possible to create the scenes (close open) in HomeKit and after call them via alexa?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Not skilled in Alexa, sorry
@caaash14 жыл бұрын
So is there any way to use them without Trådfri gateway? I have Xiaomi Multimode (Agora) hub.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Not that I have found for HomeKit support
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
But Apple does not allow HomeKit support via another hub. For instance you can’t get HomeKit support via the Philips Hue hub with Ikea Tradfri lights
@caaash14 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority Oh, now I see. Thanks!
@EMTY2634 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority Actually Tradfri Lights Can be used with the hue bridge and a homebridge (Based on a raspberry pi ) in HomeKit. Im intrested if this is also possible with These blinds? Habe you tried to pair the blinds with a hue Bridge?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I have not tested it. But given Hue does not support blinds I am not sure. You can run home assistant by a conbee stick and do it that way
@mercedesozuna71243 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@angusgroom11774 жыл бұрын
Am I right in taking from this that you can now use this blinds with HomeKit without a gateway now that HomeKit is rolled out or does it still need a gateway?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Still needs gateway for native control. You could use Home Assistant or something like that.
@annaly82544 жыл бұрын
Hi HomeKit!! I have a velux window that is on the ceiling of the room and I was wondering if FYRTUR would work for that as those darn Velux windows do not sit straight down but sits on an angle up on the ceiling.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I don’t think they will work
@ryanopina4534 жыл бұрын
How tall is the housing for the blinds? Is it considered part of the 195 cm fabric length measurement or is the total height 195 cm + blind housing height?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
It’s 195 in total
@E10254 жыл бұрын
The blinds are taller than the windows I'd like to put them on. Can you set the "fully closed" state to a percentage other than 100%? So when I tell Siri to close the blinds it'll go down to that percentage? Thanks!
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
When you set the percentage in the app, it will then set it in HomeKit
@amcp4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@mariomty5214 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@irishRocker12 жыл бұрын
"Leave a like, it helps people find the video at no extra "harm" to you" lol Nice vid. Great info. Do they work with google home/assistant?
@Super4n64 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video it is great. Given there is no flexibility on length, do you think it will be an OK solution on a basement window that is only 38" tall?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You can set the drop length within the app. So for a 38” window this would be fine
@Super4n64 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority thanks for answering so quickly. Given the challenges with technical setup, do you think it would be OK to first purchase a single window for a test and add additional windows in the same room at a later date? Or, do you think that they should be purchased / installed as a set?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
@@Super4n6 You can install as many as you require. I started with 2 and I am not currently at 14 in my home
@deanshull40634 жыл бұрын
Please help. Ikea service is stumped. We swapped the battery in the blinds for a freshly charged battery, but now it is "greyed out" in the TRADFRI Ikea app and wont work unless you press the buttons on the blind. How do i reconnect? (It has been working well, using gateway and a repeater with multiple blinds controlled by voice via google home assistant)
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
You need to remove it from the gateway and then add it back via the app
@MrKlawUK4 жыл бұрын
Does it integrate with Alexa/SmartThings too? I don’t use HomeKit but am interested in these blinds
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Last time I looked, Alexa was a no
@gm2543 Жыл бұрын
Hi did you know if u unistall app and reinstall it its diffrent stupid updates dont change apps at all do with lots of apps they change its odd but do it u will see 👍😁
@Rman_2374 жыл бұрын
Do they work with Alexa?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@nathanddrews4 жыл бұрын
Any way to adapt the battery connection as low-voltage wired power? What is the amp/volt/watt of the blind?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Outside of my scope of knowledge
@nathanddrews4 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority Understood, thanks for replying.
@vtopa3 жыл бұрын
Do you think Ikea will integrate Thread for these blinds at some point?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Only if they update the hub I suspect. It might be possible
@cassio29994 жыл бұрын
Hi anyone know off a hack were you can change the curtain to another one in another collor
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Just peel it off and stick another on
@robertmcmahon33104 жыл бұрын
I have 6 FYRTUR smart blinds for 6 windows. 4 blinds on 1 repeater linked up to TRADFRI gateway just fine. Also work with Alexa. 2 of the Blinds on 2nd repeater will not link to TRADFI gateway. The 2 blinds of this 2nd repeater work with 1 open/close remote. 1. I have paired the open/close remote with Gateway 2. I have paired the open/close remote with Repeater 3. I have paired the open/close remote with blinds. The 2 blinds work with open/close remote but do not link up with Gateway. Have tried 6 times steps 1-3 above with no resolution. Do I need to use a paper clip and reset the Gateway. If I do a reset, I assume I will have to start all over again of pairing 1st 4 blinds and try to get the 2nd set blinds to work. Any suggestions?????
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
They don’t work with Alexa yet? Unfortunately you need to keep trying to pair them. It’s one of the complaints
@robertmcmahon33104 жыл бұрын
I have 4 working with Tradfri & working with Alexa. It’s the other 2 I can not get paired with Tradfri. How can I get other 2 paired with Tradfri.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
I had similar issues in my time. You need to completely reset the blinds and remotes and then repair them again. No need to reset the gateway. You may try changing the remote batteries
@StickyStanley3 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on reliability and battery life after 1 year?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Still going strong in terms of battery. I have had one fail completely, but Ikea replaced it
@StickyStanley3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority cheers. How long is the IKEA warranty on them (was it over 1 year when it failed)?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
@@StickyStanley it was within one year. Warranty’s vary between countries, so best to check with them
@StickyStanley3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeKitAuthority will do (I am in the UK)
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
@@StickyStanley it’s a 1 year warranty, but you may be entitled to more under EU regulations
@Cmi12673 жыл бұрын
Does HomeKit app also tell how many % of battery life is in each blind?
@HomeKitAuthority3 жыл бұрын
Yes it does
@davetetreault67954 жыл бұрын
Great video! You should put more ads I was really starting to enjoy them
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
We might increase them
@jaylay303 жыл бұрын
Can the HomePod mini replace the bridge?
@ZillionPrey2 жыл бұрын
No. Homepods use Thread. Zigbee is not in the family.
@diogodeoliveiraguerreiro39114 жыл бұрын
Hi I would to know about price of those blind, please Thanks
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Check description
@michaelthompson6574 жыл бұрын
What HomeKit blinds are currently available in the uk?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Ikea and you can buy Hunter Douglas
@michaelthompson6574 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority thanks, I know about Ikea so I’ll have a look at Hunter Douglas
@michaelthompson6574 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority on the Hunter Douglas website it doesn’t have even the UK listed under find a specialist
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Oh I thought they was in the UK
@michaelthompson6574 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority no problem don’t worry about it! I’ve noticed velux do them but I think it’s only for skylights. So is the only normal blinds from Ikea them? Can’t find any vertical blinds anywhere!
@patriciagrierson73494 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 8 black out blinds for several months now but one has stopped working. Checked all obvious things, battery’s ok. Ikea have no ideas but said bring it back. Have you any ideas?
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Has it stopped working when you press the buttons on the unit?
@patriciagrierson73494 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority yes. I have reset it but still no luck.
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a faulty one, I would suggest a visit to the Ikea store
@patriciagrierson73494 жыл бұрын
HomeKit Authority going on Tuesday. 🤞
@HomeKitAuthority4 жыл бұрын
Patricia Grierson Ikea are really good with exchanges so I am sure it will be sorted for you