Finally, IKEA's smart blinds for the TRADFRI series begin their integration with HomeKit. New software updates happen slowly to users and allow, among other things, control the blinds from the Home app and activate its functionality just like all other HomeKit compatible products.
Blinds are controlled and administered by HomeKit
According to MacRumors, some IKEA blind owners have found it firmware update
HomeKit support allows users lift or lower the blind using the Home or Siri system, in addition to the available support for the Google Home app and the IKEA Home application.
About a month ago we reported the news that this would be coming by 2020. From IKEA it seems they don't wait too much for it to happen. Introducing the product first and then adding compatibility with other platforms later is nothing new, IKEA has done the same thing with smart plugs for example.
IKEA automatic blinds are priced at 139 euros each. However, the TRADFRI connectivity device should also be purchased separately for 30 euros. This small device is used to communicate with all IKEA TRADFRI accessories as well bridge with your smartphone to use it with HomeKit, Google Home and other supported platforms.
Via | MacRumors
