While HomeKit may lag behind the competition in other smart home categories, Apple's platform supports a surprising number of smart blinds and smart window shades. These handy gadgets allow you to open and close them with your HomeKit app or voice commands, while also allowing you to program daily schedules or control them remotely. Smart blinds are a great way to upgrade your smart home – and if you're using HomeKit, there are a lot of products to consider. To help you in your search, here is an overview of the best HomeKit smart blinds currently available.

Ikea Fyrtur

Pros

• Premium polyester material
• Cordless design
• Easy installation process

Cons

• Limited choice of styles
• Requires a hub to use HomeKit

While you need the Dirigera hub to properly sync with HomeKit, that's a minor inconvenience for an otherwise well-rounded package. Ikea is known for its sleek designs and reasonable prices - and that is once again the case with the Fyrtur roller blinds. Available in a variety of sizes and constructed with polyester for a durable, wrinkle-free appearance. There are few smart roller blinds as stylish as these. They are also cordless (which is ideal for families with children or pets) and feature a rechargeable battery making it easy to keep them charged and ready to use. Ikea has made sure the installation process is simple, so even if you have minimal DIY skills you should be able to get your Fyrtur blinds up and running without much fuss.

Graywind Motorized Shades

Benefits

• Tons of customization options
• Robust companion app
• Additional support for Amazon Alexa

Available in a variety of styles and sizes, the Graywind Motorized Light Filtering Shades are a great option for HomeKit users. Keep in mind that these aren't blackout shades - they filter out 60% of light - so they're not ideal for home theaters or bedrooms, but if you want something that diffuses light and gives you a little extra privacy, it's hard to beat these sleek shades. If you decide you don't want to control them with HomeKit, you'll be happy to know that they offer support for Amazon Alexa and have their own companion app for added flexibility.

Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit

Pros

• Allows you to keep your current blinds
• Easy installation process
• Reasonable price

Cons

• Doesn't work with all existing blinds

Love your current blinds, but wish they were a little smarter? Check out the Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit, which lets you upgrade indoor blinds and add HomeKit support. Once you replace your blinds' existing tube with the Eve Upgrade Kit, you can control them with Siri, set schedules, and automate virtually everything about their performance. Please note that this won't work with all existing products (there are some strict requirements that your blinds must meet), but make sure you check out this upgrade kit before shopping for a brand new set of blinds.

SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades

Pros

• Unique "zebra" design
• Multiple color options
• Supports additional smart home platforms

The SmartWings Motorized Zebra Shades is perhaps the most unique product on this list, thanks to their dual-layer design that allows you to switch between pure and privacy modes. This gives them a little more functionality than other products, as they offer simple light filtering in one mode and 50% blackout in the other. You also benefit from a free two-year warranty and an easy installation process. HomeKit is fully supported (as are Alexa and Google Home), and if you're not a fan of this Zebra design, be sure to check out all the other SmartWing blinds that work well with Apple's smart home platform.

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