Long term Ikea Smart blinds review - HomeKit, battery life and performance after 5 months of use kzitem.info/news/bejne/mG-Q2mdrsoWDp3Y
@lmaoroflcopter
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the follow-up! Really appreciate You've done this by linking to the full review.
@An2nyLake1
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I happen to do quality control at ikea. I haven't had the chance to get my hands on one of these yet but you've already given me a good impression of what a customer can experience and where we can improve. Looking forward to the full review. 👌🏽
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Overall the quality is amazing, the software just needs some edges sorting along with the documentation
@Th3_Gael
5 жыл бұрын
These need to work with offline software more easily and the repeater is a pain
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
Do you do it in the UK
@An2nyLake1
5 жыл бұрын
No in the Netherlands 🇳🇱
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Great someone from IKea is watch these
@antg22288
5 жыл бұрын
I find it really disturbing how they aren’t moving at the same rate in most of the scenes lol... OCD issues!
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Agree. Almost cracked it using the remote, but the app they are always out of sync
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I thought that
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@mikeymike9616
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, that one out of sync left blind was bothering me, but does it finally come all the way down? Great and informative video!
@pierremoreau5597
4 жыл бұрын
Lool you are not alone!
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Full review now live - kzitem.info/news/bejne/t4CI25qaj6Grg3o and news of US launch here . - wp.me/p89dYc-2Dj
@cigarobsession
5 жыл бұрын
The under cabinet lights, power supplies, remote and gateway have the same issues. And worse, every time they update the firmwares, it breaks Alexa integration and you have to re add everything quite often.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
The promising thing though is that they have made huge improvements over time
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
And no HomeKit
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Coming “soon”
@joekaz7906
5 жыл бұрын
Completely agree with everything said here. I had the exact same experience with the added bonus I am still not able to get Alexa working with the Ikea hub. I was equally confused about how to set the blind stop limit and ran into issues when pairing. It took me 2 hours to get everything working correctly. Now they are up however they do look great. Only other thing - I can;t believe there is no option in the app to have them open/close based on sunset/sunrise in your defined locality. Crazy.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Its a shame about the software, really is
@chaymation2
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully if its not already working with IFTTT then someone will get it working soon, then it would be possible to do the dawn/dusk blinds thing.
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Chay Hawes hopefully
@mrayy_
5 жыл бұрын
Sick review, thank you for the upload mate !! I got the somfy blinds in a rush cause really wanted smart blinds but they don’t have the WiFi function unless you spend £250 on another bit of kit which is twice the price of the blinds so no point really. When I can find these in stock will grab them !! Thank you again for the review
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I am going to check them out next, thanks for watching too!
@kadoree
4 жыл бұрын
It’s true Somfy is more expensive, but they are worth it. I’ve been using them for years. Love them.
@jessicaal415
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve looked into this. I actually love the grey fabric. I wish IKEA would come up with more different size blinds. I know they’re not in customization, their stuff are off the shelf but there’s a brand that you can get off the shelf and they will cut with precision with their in store machine.
@sean68777
4 жыл бұрын
You should be able to find samething in Aliexpress. Same factory I guess
@jessicaal415
4 жыл бұрын
Sean thank you I am not familiar with that site. Must not be US based. They seem to have some odd and wild products on there, lol. I found and bought the blinds I needed, cut/customized at the store. Not exactly like the ikea brand, but it does the trick. Thank you.
@peternesic959
4 жыл бұрын
I love videos that ask right at the start to give a thumbs up. Not if you like it, but if you like to watch it
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Certainly nice to see this to help pass the time on a night shift
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you Jason! Thanks for watching as always 👍🏻
@ShaneCreates
5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Looking forward to the added HomeKit support for these. And hopefully they will improve the setup user experience. Any idea how long the battery is supposed to last on these after a full charge?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
According to IKEA 4 -5 months. But that is according to Ikea
@ShaneCreates
5 жыл бұрын
Active JR ok, thanks! I think the ideal use case for smart shades is hard to reach windows so good battery life is important. Thanks for the review!
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work mate
@caretaker962
5 жыл бұрын
Yes would be good to know battery life on normal night and morning use. Looking forward to full review
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Caretaker about 2 weeks away
@kpsthakur
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, good review. What is the battery life on a single full charge?
@Rattus375
3 жыл бұрын
6 months
@Nicola.Jackson
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I just fitted these blinds. I agree the instructions were terrible. They came with 9 booklets, each with just a few lines of English and many other languages. Just a simple few pages of pictures would have been more simple. They were pretty easy to fit and i've never fit blinds before. Although I should have left more then the 16 cm between the edge of the blind and the attachment as that meant they aren't perfectly in the middle of the window and I can't be bothered to drill more holes right now. The paperwork and description of the product online both didn't mention I needed to buy a £25 gateway. I feel quite let down by that, since it should be clear. I just assumed it was the name of the free app to download. Thanks to your video I can at least go to sleep knowing it is impossible to set the blinds to open and shut each day automatically with the equipment I have.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Will you be buying the gateway?
@hellohogo
4 жыл бұрын
These look great. Absolutely nothing like these at this price point.
@EricWelander
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! It’s so exciting to see these blinds finally coming to market. I can’t wait for HomeKit support too. It will also be great to hear your extended thoughts in a future video.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Just seen that you can get HomeKit support via Homebridge
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for HomeKit support too
@ChuckD59
4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised IKEA didn't do a better job with light leakage around the edges. I rely on blackout shades for my schedule and every bit counts (light masks are a PITA).
@myHomeKithome
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a typical Tradfri setup experience. I do think IKE will work out the kinks in the coming weeks and months... hopefully by the time we get HomeKit support
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, very clunky and like you I am sure they will iron it out. Just should have waited to release them
@PerMejdal
5 жыл бұрын
Pairing remotes have always been a problem with TRÅDFRI. It takes many tries, and if 1 remote needs updating, you should stop pairing more remotes before it is finished (or everything will halt). Which you will get no status on how long the update takes. The joke is that if you use any other gateway like Hue, deCONZ or Smartthings, pairing works fine. TouchLink works fine without a gateway, but IKEA really needs to stop using TouchLink with their gateway, and switch to QR-codes for pairing. Which is part of the ZigBee standard: zigbee.org/download/zigbee-alliance-qr-code-requirements/ I bought one of the blinds and intended to make a video of the install process. But it ended up just being me complaining about the pairing process. kzitem.info/news/bejne/w6durY2Mk4J7p6A Because I used the big remote in a project, I have paired more that 100 remotes, and for me it still take many ties. Link to project (in Danish): www.thingiverse.com/thing:3655354
@vidarv.9010
4 жыл бұрын
If IKEA would utilize thin film solar sell as the outer layer on the blinds it would be even more impressive
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
It would be expensive
@jesse1441
4 жыл бұрын
What would the solar cell be connected too?🤣
@TechDaddyFr
4 жыл бұрын
These have the same problem that every single blinds from ikea have. The way you have to install them, they are too far from the windows and light is coming from the sides ... which makes them unsuitable for a bedroom in my opinion. I would love a system with rails on the sides so it covers the whole window and doesn't let light enter the room.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
I have done this with my bedroom and built some rails for them
@siclmn
4 жыл бұрын
I like devices like this but as we all know it is not if but when the motor and gears will fail on these blinds. Add all the other things like charging the batteries and replacing them and you have something that does not make your life "smart". My parents had motorized blinds 25 years ago and they were hard wired and they lasted about 5 years till they broke. I will look for blackout blinds with cords, thank you for this review.
@vrun17
4 жыл бұрын
great video. Thanks! Having two sets butted-up against each other, can you tell me how much of a gap there was between the fabric of the two blinds?
@mrmaggydo
5 жыл бұрын
I really like IKEA pushing into the smart devices world! Their new smart speakers are awesome!
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I have a speaker in for review, not opened it yet.
@onelifeoutdoors1868
5 жыл бұрын
Speakers are awesome
@lipardfilm
5 жыл бұрын
Battery life is a question. How long a single charge can operate in an everyday use. And how fast the self discharge happen when in iddle, not in use for weeks?
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
I think he mentioned this in other comments, but 3-6 months
@Th3_Gael
5 жыл бұрын
Build quality looks decent but the fact you need to use the repeater and that I can't use it with offline software is a big no. Why do people think smart is hooking something to the Internet? I'd love to see how "smart" your houses are with no Internet connection... My house control is offline for a reason
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Smart is not about being connected to the internet. Most of my house is smart, with 95% available offline if the internet or WiFi is down. But specific to these blinds, you can control them with controls direct on the unit
@Th3_Gael
5 жыл бұрын
I should clarify my smart comment. Things are touted as smart when you can control them with an app. Like voice control that's not smart just another form of control, like using the buttons on the device. As for these blinds I might buy a set becuase of ikeas build quality vs price but they'll likely be ripped apart and modified. The repeater and using their app are the big no points for me. Automating things shouldn't need a hundred boxes littered around my house
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Agree with the comments about smart and definition of smart. I also agree the amount of boxes we need to make these things work
@havocgeneral
5 жыл бұрын
Active JR I have two of these FYRTUR blinds and despite what the instructions or app may tell to you don’t have to use the repeater once paired. If the gateway is within range the repeater is not needed at all. If you want to dig deep into this technology all the IKEA smart stuff are just ZigBee devices, you could just have the blind and a ZigBee dongle and make them work in any way you want, there is plenty of 3rd party software out there.
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
100% of my stuff is offline
@maciejfassa4394
2 жыл бұрын
They look good. For another budged option I would suggest Dako. They have smart blinds now.
@gaylemae
4 жыл бұрын
I bought & tried just the blackout blinds. The header is wider than the shade so I had light leakage. I returned them. They also are not as long as they should be for American windows. 2 more inches and they would be perfect
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
shame they dont offer longer sizes
@coachdeleon
4 жыл бұрын
HomeKit coming soon!! I’m excited. I’m assuming they’ll have a software update to make them work with HomeKit?
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Enrique De León it’s coming, just don’t know when
@Netlogic.
4 жыл бұрын
You neglected to mention the two most important factors, how long does the battery last, and how much do they cost?
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
If you watched the video I said I long Ikea day they would last. But as I have only had them a week, I could not tell. The price, well it differs per country.
@martincerveny2284
4 жыл бұрын
I charged the battery once and it's still working after 5 months (up/down once a day, so at least 298 full rolls :-) = not bad ) The price is 129-169 Eur in DE.
@mean1979Just
5 жыл бұрын
Good first impressions video. Been waiting for these for some time to help with security. Clearly not quite the ideal solution at the moment but maybe this will come with refinement and continuous improvement over time. Thanks for sharing. 👍
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
When the first smart stuff from Ikea arrived. It was buggy. I am a big fan of the smart plug for the price. But Ikea need to quickly sort the issues out as customers have been waiting and want them. This is evident by the huge amount of traffic I get to any post or video. But these issues could kill the product
@quimperill8026
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video review, you convinced me to get a pair for my windows. I would like to install them the same way you did, fix them to the head of the frame. I have similar window frames, could you tell me which screws did you use? Thanks!
@DisneyMarkUK
4 жыл бұрын
Great review, thank you. I didn’t even know that Ikea sold there, cheers
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@drug2
4 жыл бұрын
I would like to use them but they are to short (195cm) and not wide enough. I need at least 250cm width for my Window and at least 200cm length for my door....Thats realy sad ;( And they are always sold out at my 2 stores here in munich xD
@techytime6197
4 жыл бұрын
drug2 Shame
@EmmaVB82
4 жыл бұрын
Same problem here... I was looking forward to trying them out when I moved in to my new place, but my windows are the same length as yours (but about 100cm narrower). Back to the drawing board!
@artistjosephtubb
4 жыл бұрын
How long does the Battery last?
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Ikea say 3-4 months. I have had them just over one and half months. At least one up and down per day, but the first month extensive use and not charged them yet
@martincerveny2284
4 жыл бұрын
After 5 month up/down once a day, it's still working. But I still plan to buy spare battery and keep it charged...
@shazelden
5 жыл бұрын
Totally pointless size limitations means blackout blinds placed side by side for bigger windows means they have huge gaps and won’t stop any light coming in. There’s got to be a better solution for getting custom sizes for those of us with wide windows or to pair these units in a line.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Seem todo a decent job. I was testing them in very sunny conditions
@TomHiel
5 жыл бұрын
@Simon, exactly what I was thinking 🤔
@TheWebgecko
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! It's really messing with me that those blinds are not in sync. It really takes away from the 'premium feel' which I feel like these would have if they were always in perfect sync
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I have got them nearly in sync now.
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
I was the same
@pavelnedoma
4 жыл бұрын
What are the "required dimensions" for the case with drum when the blinds are up (distance from ceiling to the bottom of the rolled up cloth + depth of the case) I need to figure out, if I have enough room above the window, so it can still be opened. Thank you :)
@pavelnedoma
4 жыл бұрын
www.reddit.com/r/tradfri/comments/crab43/ikea_fyrtur_smart_blinds_unboxing_and_teardown/ I found it here
@TheBHinett
5 жыл бұрын
Might pick these up once the HomeKit support is live so I could immediately ditch using IKEA’s app. It’s a shame there isn’t a port on the shades to wire them in to a little solar panel in the window to top up the charge.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I reckon someone could hack it and get to the charging port
@miritam3932
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing this valuable information 👍🥇
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Austin-gb1cq
4 жыл бұрын
Did I hear that correctly that you can only add up to four blinds? If so, that's disappointing because I was hoping for a whole-home solution.
@Rattus375
3 жыл бұрын
4 blinds per room / remote
@dearsophiebrooke
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful review. Thank you.
@ChrisShine
3 жыл бұрын
maybe than should buy a replacement batterie if loading with batterie inside is not possible dont understand why they did not place the usb charger on the other side and leave a little hole for the cable it would be perfect to have a exchangable batterie plus loading opportunity
@mickbaker2483
4 жыл бұрын
I like the review on this blind and I think it would work well in my kitchen but it's the technology of the thing it's either this or the old pull and push type.
@fitnessguruandypersonaltra4106
3 жыл бұрын
Brill review thank you. Sorry if this question has been asked. Using your blinds let's say twice daily. How long does the battery last before need charging. And finally does it have a timer built in on the app and tell it what time you want to open and close thanks
@deborahleitch5839
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, have been looking for this. From your review I can see some problems which surprises me being IKEA. Maybe they have rushed them. The electronics / setup system doesn’t appear to be smooth & can see people ( me included ) getting frustrated with trying to set up the blinds. Do they link in with Google ??? Looking forward to future vlogs on the blinds. Not sure if they will come to Australia this year.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s a shame the software lets them down. I was genuinely surprised at the amount of times it took me to pair them. Yes they work with google
@shouldigetit
5 жыл бұрын
What’s the price tag!?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Start at 100 GbP
@justinbaker2883
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews Thx
@badger2313
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video, it helped me immensely. The repeater HAS to be on or the blinds no longer work. Even if you put the switch right on top of the blind. You have to pair the switch to the repeater - and you have to see the switch slow flash twice to confirm. Then repeat the same with the blind, the switch has to slow flash twice AND the blind do the same, plus twitch the roller. If that doesn't happen, it won't have paired. Waking the blind by pressing both buttons once basically breaks everything - the switch no longer controls the blind. I'm hoping this will all be fixed if I get a hub so it can update the firmware.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Hoping they fix the software soon also
@MT-kb8df
4 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of smart blinds but I think the technology need more work from your review. Thank you for reviewing the product.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
They have improved since my review
@tashadfowler3465
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see actual amount of light blocked out. Like all lights off in a room with the blinds down.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Watch the video
@Touringmidwest
5 жыл бұрын
I like the way these look.. hopefully they get the set up process straightened out.. I'd like to get them for my house.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Nice looking and I am confident IKea will improve them
@nhbountyhunter
4 жыл бұрын
Ikea is not the only one with "smart" shades. These shades are very cheap looking and have no option for a top treatment (cassette or valance)..they will let a tone of light into the room. There are sooo many other choices out there. Try to find a local window cover store and play with some. Budget blinds has a number of local "show rooms" around the country.
@Tompradoo
4 жыл бұрын
All these software and setup issues is probably why they postponed the release 6 months to begin with, and still my 2 local Ikea's are still struggling to keep them in stock so I have not been able to pick mine up yet.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
They must be selling well for them. I managed to get hold of the shade version last week
@Tompradoo
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews here, in Stockholm, Sweden, they've only received a smell number each delivery, which seems to be once a month so far, I want the 140cm and Sweden only gets the dark one as of yet, but that is the one I want.
@Wunderpus-photogenicus
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please provide your professional opinion on whether I should install two side-by-side equal width blinds, or one blind for a 82-inch wide kitchen window ? Thanks!
@michaelholopainen2822
4 жыл бұрын
The fact they are battery powered sucks big time. If they had 5-12V DC wired power model then that would be a game changer. For one those would cost like 1/3-1/2 of the battery version, they would be MUCH smaller as they would not need that huge battery containment. Much more reliable when there would not be batteries that run out and more importantly WEAR out. And no constant hassle of replacement of batteries, as windows might be hard to reach laces needing dangerous step ladders to reach, like on stair cases. With tubular motor those would be drop-in replacement for existing blinds without having to install new fixtures.
@Freestila
4 жыл бұрын
So for me, the battery is a big minus. I dont like to charge x batteries every so often. Why no direct wall plug solution?
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Not at this time and I can’t see it with Ikea
@martincerveny2284
4 жыл бұрын
You can DIY. But "so often" is something like half a year ;-)
@Freestila
4 жыл бұрын
@@martincerveny2284 Maybe, but i have enough stuff with batteries i need to watch already (like smoke detectors etc). The Idea behind smart home appliances is for me to have the least trouble possible. And what if you have a high window? Then two times a year or more, you need to get a ladder to climb up, recharge the thing, climb up again. Certainly doable, but in my opionion too much of a hassle.
@sheep.herder
5 жыл бұрын
Needs to be connected to a solar panel/system
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Could be a next step for them
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Agree
@MerseaClive
4 жыл бұрын
So these blinds need their batteries taken out regularly so they can be charged up beause the usb socket isn't accessible without doing this? I thought "smart" devices are meant to make your life SIMPLER not MORE COMPLICATED! Yet another thing to fit into my schedule. I'll stay with my existing manual setup which takes LESS THAN TWO SECONDS to open and close my blinds! Nice smooooth background music though mmmm ;-)
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
had these for 6 months and its improved my life even though I have to charge the batteires.
@MerseaClive
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews Improved your life? With the all the time spent swapping-out and charging maybe it shortens it too lol! Ridiculous design.
@MerseaClive
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews Well that's fine, I'm very happy for you.
@cartermw
3 жыл бұрын
What happens if a houseguest or housekeeper does not recognize the blind is motorized and has a motor/remote then they pull on the blind to open or close?
@tinman7249
4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the cheapest automatic blind that I have come across. I wonder how long the battery last? I wish to install it outdoor.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Tin Man won’t work outdoors for sure. The battery lasts about 3 months based on my usage
@jpayton680
4 жыл бұрын
How much where they
@martincerveny2284
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews Battery is no problem anyway - you can get 8V PSU and voila - no batteries needed anymore.
@donostio1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great review. Is Google Home supported already? When that/Alexa is added will people still need the IKEA bridge to use via Google/Alexa?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
donostio1 good home is yes. You will need the bridge for any the Ikea app and smart home platforms
@brickman409
4 жыл бұрын
Looks pretty cool, probably would hold off until they fix the bugs though. Also, it looks like they only have two sizes on their website, and can't be ordered online. What's up with that?
@brickman409
4 жыл бұрын
I've seen a few cheaper or similarly priced alternatives on Amazon. One can event be custom ordered to the exact size you need.
@marco-lk3hj
5 жыл бұрын
I think IKEA could have done this better! Because when the blinds go down it doesn’t block the light that is coming in from the sideways after window
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
i marco it does not have blind runners
@onelifeoutdoors1868
5 жыл бұрын
i marco totally agree
@iblackfeathers
4 жыл бұрын
smart blinds versus smart window covers. was imagining actual blinds not pull down window covers.
@ptrollan
4 жыл бұрын
One long blind instead of two small ones next to each other would look much neater
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
They dont make the sizes to cover yet
@OCEANS200
3 жыл бұрын
Assuming these would allow a lot of light in around the edges. For those who work different hours, this is not a true blackout.
@hammadshabbir6505
Жыл бұрын
Check this video to get more information about Motorized Blinds? kzitem.info_lBgAyxUR2U
@frylock1192
4 жыл бұрын
good review, thanks!
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@BusinessButlers
5 жыл бұрын
My biggest worry is what happens when the batteries run out? Is there an EEPROM that saves all the connection data or will you have to re-program them all over again? It seems crazy you cannot continuously charge the batteries up by a super-thin almost transparent ribbon giving a trickle charge via a nearby USB point or a solar feed. How long will a charged battery last in terms of numbers of up or down cycles for example? I bet there isn't even a warning light or sound to remind you to recharge the battery so you don't get the 100% drained effect with the blinds down fully or even half way down. Imagine the hassle of having to reprogram the pesky things every 100 cycles as well as getting out the step ladders to access the battery. I have quite a few wireless devices that have rechargeable batteries inside and almost all of them have a USB port on the device plus a nice long charge up cable you can attach once you know it needs a 'refill' or better still leave it connected permanently.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I have had the batteries out for 2 hours and everything was still in working order. So I assume they have some sort of coin battery to save this data in memory
@macmovieman1
4 жыл бұрын
I will be waiting a little longer and let them work out the software details.
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Things have improved down the line with the software
@savvas0711
4 жыл бұрын
Great review ! How many blinds can you add to 1 hub and app ? Thank you
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
I have 12 at the moment, not sure what the limit is
@savvas0711
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews thanks !
@ABM261-zi2gl
4 жыл бұрын
Thank for a Very Honest Review!!!!!!
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jasonstar9825
4 жыл бұрын
Always are!
@cocacola988
2 жыл бұрын
are you able to control multiple smart blinds at the same time with 1 remote? We have a bay window, so we're looking to purchase 5 in total of these smart blinds. Can 1 remote work on all 5 at the same time or do we need to purchase the smart gateway?
@StickOnHair
3 жыл бұрын
My windows are 2700mm wide. Why are these blinds so tiny?!! I see you had to use two blinds in a single window frame...
@hometechUK
5 жыл бұрын
Is there an option to set an open or close by time ie. Open blinds at 7am or open blinds by 10% at 7am, Help you wake up.? That's the main use for a smart blind in my opinion.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. You can do this in the IKEA home smart app. You will need the gateway thought at an extra 29
@SquidCultist
4 жыл бұрын
can you use one single repeater for more than one blind? i know you can use one remote for 4 blind but how does it work if you only use 1 single repeater in the room?
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
I have 6 blinds off one signal repeater
@martincerveny2284
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I think the limit is 10 now. But you have a repeater for each blinds you buy, so I have 5 blind and 5 repeaters - that's enough to make nice ZB network for everything including Ikea bulbs, etc.
@melklass4050
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video! Now to convince my BF to get them
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Bribe him
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Yes bribe him
@misterdeity
4 жыл бұрын
Did you just tell us that you can’t set the blind length with the remote like the instructions say, but then not tell or show us how to do it? Did I miss something? Very confusing!!! 😠
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
I was looking forward to these. Wow! The software looks like i will pass
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
The software is a real shame as the hardware is pretty good. But it can always improve
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Software is pants
@MerseaClive
4 жыл бұрын
@@JRsReviews 50 minutes to set-up and a lifetime of charging! NOOOOO!!
@atomicdetailsoc
4 жыл бұрын
seeing the blinds not go down aligned is killing my OCD, did you fix this?
@_Miner
4 жыл бұрын
I think the pairing issue might be battery related. I'm sure Paul Hibbert had a similar issue (I could be mistaken though)
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Paul has not reviewed these as far as I am aware
@jasonstar9825
4 жыл бұрын
Nothing todo with the battery
@tillfalligforyt1127
3 жыл бұрын
do y need 2 repeaters or does it work with one repeater for both blinds? do y know hov many blinds you can drive on one repeater?
@daftpunk78
5 жыл бұрын
Is there any information available regarding whether the signal repeater could be plugged in in an adjacent room, if within the required 10 metres? I’m thinking for situations where the blind would be placed in a bathroom where power options are limited (in most UK size bathrooms).
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I thought about this. For instance if you have 7 of these are independently controlled then it could become a problem. I tested them out by plugging it into a socked in the utility room (9 meters away through 2 walls) seemed to work ok
@daftpunk78
5 жыл бұрын
Active JR ah that’s good to know. Do you know whether Ikea provide any guidance as to whether these blinds are even suitable for bathroom use. In my case they wouldn’t be anywhere near shower etc, but it’s more the moisture aspects etc
@sanjanaarora7412
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative...do you have a set in India?
@kimberlymyers1606
Жыл бұрын
How long does the charged battery last on average how many time do you need to recharge
@sprinter4489
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your video, can you tell me if I could put a decorative panel in front ot the silver hardware bracket would i still be able to use the wireless features
@Reseiver
3 жыл бұрын
I was unable to think of anything else rather than why were they installed unevenly? I won't be able to sleep now.
@havenstatguys
4 жыл бұрын
Not available in any Ikea on the east coast. Why?
@shahdrah
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I'm going to wait a while to see if IKEA address the software issue and reduce overall cost.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t think cost will come down, but software issues should be resolved over time
@jasonstar9825
5 жыл бұрын
Spend now!
@onelifeoutdoors1868
5 жыл бұрын
I have not had many issues
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like the latest firmware have fixed some issues
@SkylineSiRB
2 жыл бұрын
Do these work with Google home without the IKEA gateway?
@ryvaenge
5 жыл бұрын
No one has tried theese with other zigbee hubs yet e.g Smartthings? I don`t really understand what the signal repeater is for, if the hub isnt far away.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I think it’s needed because the remote and blinds are battery operated and goto sleep when not in use. The repeater is the perm connection and I think the range of the blind is limited meaning depending on the location it may not reach the hub
@dvwebster
5 жыл бұрын
I have paired the blind with a ST hub directly. By setting the DH to be ZigBee Window Shade some control is possible. The ST Classic App slider does control position but it seems reversed from what I expected. The Open/Close buttons do not work correctly but the Pause button does work.
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
Why would you
@techytime6197
5 жыл бұрын
David Webster great advice
@ryvaenge
5 жыл бұрын
DH for Smartthings is avaible, just need to get my hands on some of theese to try out. github.com/a4refillpad/Ikea/blob/master/IKEA-window-blinds
@richardyoung377
4 жыл бұрын
stuff google just use r/c. its just auto blind. its not mission control
@BeastMortThe
4 жыл бұрын
If I'm spending money on "blackout"... it better not be letting all kinds of light in from all sides. Kind of defeats the whole "blackout" side of things if it's not doing it's job. LoL
@nhbountyhunter
4 жыл бұрын
Cellular\honeycomb shades have the smallest light gaps of any window coverings product. They also come in motorised.
@pictures4urears
4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@HikingInSierras
5 жыл бұрын
Please comment on the range of the remote / bridge.
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
I was able to still use them about 10 meters with the remote. The bridge is not really relevant as you need a signal repeater
@HikingInSierras
5 жыл бұрын
Active JR, great thank you! 🙂
@cassio2999
4 жыл бұрын
Hi anyone know off a hack were you can change the curtain to another one in another collor
@simonhedderwick4516
5 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last for once charged if you are opening and closing once a day for instance? Great review by the way :)
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Ikea say about 4-5 months based on once up and down
@aashaytambi3268
5 жыл бұрын
How many cycles of going up and down can they last? Is it 4 months with daily openings or weekly?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
According to IKEA info it’s 4 - 5 months with daily use up and down once
@emptyrider_
2 жыл бұрын
How long did your battery life last?
@reneelau
3 жыл бұрын
What if the motor is faulty?
@davidmaxwaterman
5 жыл бұрын
Can you switch the roller around so that the back becomes the front (and vice versa)? I'd like to paint one side silver, and the other side black, and have them one way in the summer and the other way in the winter...
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Not really as it will restrict the battery compartment
@karimmurisho4555
4 жыл бұрын
I rushed to buy one, but lost the clips to fix it on the wall, can I order one in IKEA.??
@JRsReviews
4 жыл бұрын
You could always check with Ikea
@rsmaster5637
5 жыл бұрын
Can you use a single blind only with the remote or do you need the repeater anyway?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. You need a repeater regardless
@dvwebster
5 жыл бұрын
You get the mains powered ZigBee Repeater with the blind so no additional purchase needed. It is necessary since the battery powered blind and wireless switch cannot be repeaters and for whole home coverage with multiple blinds an always on mesh network is needed.
@rsmaster5637
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Bedroom with one blind and no need for Automation or integration. So i find its dumb to have a hand remote that anyway sends its signal and a repeater that consumes power 24/7
@dvwebster
5 жыл бұрын
@@rsmaster5637 the ZigBee repeater is very low power, probably not much different from a Tradfri smartbulb when unlit. However as you don't have a need for automation, integration or multiple windows throughout your home to operate from a single remote, the Tradfri ZigBee architecture is probably not for you.
@rsmaster5637
5 жыл бұрын
Shure its for me . Its a good Value for a Battery Powered Blind . I just dont see the point for the need of a Repeater if your switch is 4 Meters Away from the Blinds . But thats how they made it so it is like it is
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