IKEA is launching low-cost smart window blinds

The company itself has yet to publicly share news of the blinds, but Zatz Not Funny notes that it has already listed two such products on its German website. KADRILJ and FYRTUR are wireless, battery-powered shades that interact with IKEA’s existing TRÅDFRI lighting gateway. That means it will play nice with Alexa, HomeKit and Google Assistant, as they already support IKEA’s smart lighting platform.ADVERTISEMENTX

The product itself is a typical blackout blind that carries slightly more bulk as it includes a small compartment for a rechargeable battery. Once the battery is placed inside the fascia, owners can pair the blind with the accompanying white puck, which then serves as a manual control. IKEA’s own documentation states that KADRILJ and FYRTUR can be programmed to open or close at dedicated time via the associated app.

https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/07/ikea-kadrilj-fyrtur-smart-window-blinds/