The best
HomeKit smart blinds
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2020

The best HomeKit smart blinds offer smart comfort with Siri and Home controls. With a shout or a touch, these HomeKit accessories can give you privacy on demand, plus by automation, they can open or close even at sunrise or sunset. Whether you need a new set of blinds or want to add HomeKit to an existing set, the best HomeKit blinds will add smart magic to your home.


The best HomeKit Smart Blinds 2020

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IKEA FYRTUR Blackout blinds are available in sizes ranging from 23-inches to 48-inches wide, each of which can cover windows up to 76-inches high. FYRTUR blinds are easy to install with a rechargeable battery that provides the juice for several months between charges. These smart blinds work with a small wireless remote control, but connecting these blinds to the HomeKit requires the IKAD TRADFRI gateway, so make sure you choose one if you plan to install them in your home.

From $ 129 at Ikea


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Serena Smart Shades are part of the Lutron Wireless Box line, our recommendation for HomeKit light switches because they are ultra-responsive and reliable. Serena Shades are custom custom blinds, tailored to the exact measurements you offer and are available in a variety of styles, such as honeycomb cell blinds, wood blinds and blinds. Just make sure you have a Smart Bridge Wireless Box in your home if you want intelligence.


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Smart shades 2 from SOMA are the perfect accessories to complete if you already have a set of chain or cord blinds at home. This small wireless motor sticks to the wall next to your windows, and for setup, all you have to do is insert the chain or cable for the existing blinds. While displayed as a "non-certified accessory" in the Home application, the SOMA Connect hub pairs directly through the Home application and works just like any other HomeKit device once configured.

$ 119 in SUM


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Like the SOMA Smart Shades 2, the SOMA Tilt is an extra compact wireless device, but instead of chains and loops, it works with blinds that use a rod for adjustments. Once turned on, SOMA Tilt can open your blinds completely or in small steps that bring only the right amount of light. In addition to working with HomeKit as an "uncertified accessory", the SOMA line works with Alexa Amazon and Google Assistant. However, for magic to happen, you need a SOMA Connect hub.

$ 119 in SUM


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The Hunter Douglas PowerView series offers some truly unique options, including Roman shades and roller shades, in addition to basics like wood and cell blinds. Because there are so many colors, styles, and finishes available, these blinds are for custom ordering only and require accurate measurements to ensure a perfect fit. Like all other smart options, the HomeKit and Siri commands require a separate hub, which is the second generation of Hunter's PowerView hub.

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Although they can be expensive and hard to find, the best Smart HomeKit blinds are one of our favorite ways to add comfort to your home. HomeKit blinds offer remote controls through the Home and Siri app, and with the power of automation and scenes, you can incorporate them into your morning routines or movie night scene.

Are you looking for a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for Windows? Then check the IKEA FYRTUR roller blinds line. These affordable wireless blinds are available in different sizes and work with TRADFRI Gateway to bring them into the HomeKit. FYRTUR blinds even come with a handy remote control for more comfort.

If you are happy with your current blinds and want to add those sweet HomeKit capabilities, then go with SOMA Smart Shades 2 or SOMA Tilt. These additional devices work with chains, cords and tiltable blinds with beads and are extremely easy to install. SOMA options run on either battery or solar power, which means you don't have to worry about preventing an unsightly cable.

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The best
HomeKit Video Ringtones
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2020

Video ringtones are essential with its ability to track precious packages, and the best HomeKit video ringtones have controls for the Home application. In addition to remote viewing and easy sharing, some HomeKit ringtones include HomeKit Secure Video, which allows for iCloud storage, activity areas, and face recognition. Although there are only a handful of options available, these are some of the best HomeKit video sounds you can buy today.


The best HomeKit 2020 video sound

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Yobi's B3 video ringtone has the distinction of being the only HomeKit option currently available in North America. This wired ringtone offers 1080p high-resolution video with a 180-degree wide-angle Fresnel lens, two-way sound, and pairs directly to the Home application without an account or separate application. In our review, we found that it has fantastic reliability and lightning response times, but comes with some significant warnings: It does not record videos or support HomeKit Secure Video.

$ 146 on Amazon


The best HomeKit 2020 video sound

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell, that is available only in Europe for now, it has a modern design, which works with existing cables and bells. The Netatmo ringtone captures and streams videos in 1080p HD resolution with a 140-degree wide field of view and includes staples such as two-way audio and infrared night vision. For recordings, this ringtone works with microSD cards up to 32 GB for secure local storage, and an upgrade to HomeKit Secure Video is underway for even more flexibility.

270 GBP at Amazon UK


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Another bell for The European market (although you can order it in the United States from Amazon), the Robin ProLine bell has a clean, aluminum industrial design, complete with a backlit nameplate. This ringtone has a 130 degree wide field of view and 720p video capabilities, along with two-way sound. Robin's ringtone is the only option that supports HomeKit Secure Video, which adds iCloud storage, facial recognition, and activity areas.

  • $ 753 on Amazon

  • € 575 to Robin Telecom


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Robin's ProLine Compact Video Doorbell may be smaller, but it includes many of the same features as the original. 720p video, 130-degree video, two-way audio and incredibly loud custom board are all here, plus this version comes in three different finishes. Like the larger bell, this option is primarily for European markets. However, it includes HomeKit Secure Video support, so it's a winner if you live across the pond.

  • $ 584 on Amazon

  • € 495 for Robin Telecom

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Even if the options are limited and some lack some quite significant features, the best HomeKit video ringtones are the perfect solution for those who want everything in the Home application. With convenient notifications, easy family sharing, excellent image quality, and HomeKit Secure Video on specific models, these ringtones are worth considering if you're all-in on Apple's smart platform.

If you can get over the lack of video recording capabilities, the Yobi B3 Video Ringtone is the best (and only) option today for those in North America. The B3 can stream videos in 1080p, provide instant notifications for ringing movements and events, and is incredibly fast and reliable. Setting up only for the Home app doesn't require an account, so making this choice a dream come true for those who appreciate privacy.

For those in Europe, the Smart Video Netatmo bell is chosen with its low price, local storage capabilities and 1080p video. In addition, Netatmo plans to bring Apple's HomeKit Secure Video to the ringtone in a future update, which will make it a complete veranda security solution.

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