Smart blinds are ideal for when your hands are full or for when you simply prefer to stay where you are.
You will not need an electrician to install the blinds. Just decide if you want to have your Smart blinds controlled by a remote control or via our IKEA Home smart app, and then follow the guide here to enjoy a more comfortable everyday life.
You will not need an electrician to install the blinds. Just decide if you want to have your Smart blinds controlled by a remote control or via our IKEA Home smart app, and then follow the guide here to enjoy a more comfortable everyday life.
Smart blinds with remote control
Smart blinds with IKEA Home smart app
Installation
How do the Smart blinds work?
You can steer the blinds with the included remote control or via the IKEA Home smart app (available to install on iOS or Android), via the TRÅDFRI gateway (sold separately).A single remote control (once paired) or the IKEA Home smart app can also control multiple blinds.
How do I install the Smart blinds?
With remote control
For instructions online, go to the page for blinds on our website. Click on your product and then on “Products details” to find the assembly instructions.If you prefer a hard copy, just follow the assembly instructions included in the package.
With IKEA Home smart app
For instructions online, go to the page for blinds on our website. Click on your product and then on “Products details” to find the assembly instructions.If you prefer a hard copy, just follow the assembly instructions included in the package.
Keep in mind that once you have installed the IKEA Home smart app, you can follow the steps as indicated in the IKEA app.
Do I need an electrician to install my Smart blinds?
With remote control
No. If you follow the instructions, you can install them on your own.Used singularly, the blind is ready to be used out of the box. If you want to group several together, you need to pair them.
When you use a singular and already paired blind, plug in the repeater, insert the battery into the remote control and then mount the blind.
We recommend performing the pairing before mounting the blinds to the wall or ceiling. It’s ideal to place the blinds on a table when pairing.
The blind comes with 1 BRAUNIT rechargeable battery. The battery pack is pre-charged and ready to use, but always make sure that the battery is fully charged before you start.
With IKEA Home smart app
No. If you follow the instructions, you can install them on your own.Plug in the repeater, insert the battery into the remote control, download the IKEA app, connect the blind to TRÅDFRI gateway, and mount the blind.
If you want to steer multiple blinds at the same time, we recommend performing the setting/pairing before mounting the blinds to the wall or ceiling. It’s ideal to place the blinds on a table when pairing.
The blind comes with 1 BRAUNIT rechargeable battery. The battery pack is pre-charged and ready to use, but always make sure that the battery is fully charged before you start.
Can I use Smart blinds in my bathroom/outdoors?
No, but you can use them in all other indoor areas of the home.Can I cut the Smart blinds to fit my window?
No, but KADRILJ, FYRTUR, PRAKTLYSING and TREDANSEN are available in different sizes.Control and steering
With remote control
1 single remote control (once paired to multiple blinds) can steer up to 10 blinds.
How should I control the Smart blinds with the remote?
With 1 short press on the remote – the blinds will go up or down continuously.Press once again to stop. Do not to double-click or click the remote repeatedly, as this can send multiple signals/commands to the blinds.
From what distance can I control the Smart blinds?
A remote can control the blinds from a distance of 10 meters.Can I attach the remote control to my wall?
Yes, you can attach it using the sticky pads on the remote control’s holder. Alternatively, you can attach the holder with screws.How do I set the maximum drop on the Smart blinds?
Move each blind to the desired position using the remote control or buttons on the blind. When the blind is in the desired position, you can double-press the up or down button on the blind to save this position as the new maximum level of extension.
With IKEA Home smart app
How do I connect the Smart blinds to the IKEA Home smart app?
You need the TRÅDFRI gateway (sold separately) to use the IKEA Home smart app.Download the app for free via Google Play or the Apple Store depending on which mobile device you have.
A step-by-step guide on how to pair and add blinds can be found in the IKEA Home smart app.
Download the IKEA Home smart app for iOS | Download the IKEA Home smart app for Android
Do the Smart blinds have a memory function?
The pre-set functions in the IKEA Home smart app can create the same settings from one day to the next.From what distance can I control the Smart blinds?
Using the TRÅDFRI gateway and IKEA Home smart app, you can control the blinds from anywhere as long as you are connected to the same WiFi as the gateway.Pairing
With remote control
Do I need to pair the Smart blinds with the included remote control?
Each individual blind is already paired. To steer 1 single blind with the remote control, you don’t need to pair.Can I pair the same remote control to several Smart blinds with the remote control?
Yes, follow these steps to pair additional blinds:
- Open the back cover of the open/close remote and find the pairing button.
- Briefly press both buttons on the blind. The device is now awake and ready to pair for 2 minutes.
- Hold the open/close remote very close to the wireless roller blind that you want to add (no more than 5cm away from the blinds' battery lid).
- Press and hold the pairing button for at least 20 seconds on the wireless open/close remote.
- A red light will shine steadily on the open/close remote. On your wireless roller blind, a white light will begin to dim and flash until the devices are paired. The blind will roll slightly down and up again when pairing is complete. You can now use your remote to control the blind.
Where do I find the pairing button on my remote control?
Inside the battery compartment of the remote control.With IKEA Home smart app
Can I control the Smart blinds via voice control?
Yes, follow the link to the product information page for more information.Can the Smart blinds be controlled with a timer?
Yes, via the IKEA Home smart app.Batteries and recharge
How long does it take to recharge the battery pack?
The blind comes with the recharged battery pack. After usage, it takes around 4-5 hours to recharge the battery pack with the IKEA charger.How long can I use the Smart blinds before I need to recharge the battery pack?
With an average usage of up and down once per day, a fully charged battery should last 4 to 6 months before needing to be recharged.As with any battery, the ability to retain charging power will gradually reduce over time.
How long does the remote battery last?
With an average usage of up and down once per day, the remote battery should last 2 years.
As with any battery, the ability to retain charging power will gradually reduce over time.
If the battery pack runs out of charging power, can I pull down/push up the Smart blinds manually?
You can gently pull KADRILJ or FYRTUR down by hand. If you want to make the blind go up, you'll need to recharge the battery pack for a minimum time in order to steer the blind.If you want to pull PRAKTLYSING or TREDANSEN down, or if you want to make the blind go up, you'll need to recharge the battery pack for a minimum time in order to steer the blind.
We recommend avoiding draining the battery pack or the remote control so as not to lose the connection.
How do I know in advance when to recharge the battery pack before it completely runs out of charging power?
The white LED light will start flashing on the blinds when controlling them.Factory reset
How do I factory reset the Smart blinds?
On the blind, press both buttons together for more than 5 seconds.
How do I reset the remote control to the factory reset?
Press the pairing button on the remote control 4 times.
When do I need to perform a factory reset?
When you want to add a blind or more blinds to a group using the IKEA Home Smart app.Warranty
Is there any warranty for Smart blinds?
Follow the link to the product information page for more information.About the repeater
What is the repeater?
With remote control
The signal repeater is a necessary part to help control the blind (it will not work otherwise). It helps the blinds and remote control to communicate.With IKEA Home smart app
It is also needed if you want to control your Smart blind via an app. In this case you need to add the TRÅDFRI gateway (sold separately) and download the IKEA Home smart app on your phone (available on iOS or Android).The difference between the blinds
FYRTUR
- Roller blind
- Block-out blind
KADRILJ
- Roller blind
- Filtering light
TREDANSEN
- Cellular blind
- Block-out blind
PRAKTLYSING
- Cellular blind
- Filtering light
Troubleshooting for Smart blinds
The Smart blinds are not working, what should I do?
After plugging in the signal repeater for the first time, it might take a few minutes before it starts to communicate with the remote control and blind. This can also happen after a power cut or if the repeater is unplugged.Use the remote to roll the blind up or down. If the blind doesn’t move or the remote isn’t responding, try these four steps:
Installing the batteries
Charging the battery pack
Resetting
Pairing
Installing the batteries
- Unscrew the back of the remote and press the battery into the slot.
- Leave the back open for now; we’ll come back to this when resetting and pairing.
- Make sure the battery pack for the blind is in position and that the blind and signal repeater are powered on. Use the remote to roll the blind up or down
- Press the down button on the remote to roll the blind down. If it doesn’t move, try the next step: Charging the battery pack. Rolling the blind down as it is
Charging the battery pack
If your blind is still not responding, the battery pack may have lost charge.Open the hatch on the frame of the blind and slide the battery pack out.
- Connect the battery pack to the signal repeater using a USB cable and leave it to charge.
- Once fully charged, the light will turn off and the battery pack is ready for use.
- Disconnect the battery pack and slide it back into position inside the frame. The blind will roll all the way to the top once complete.
- Use the remote to roll the blind up or down. If it doesn’t move, try the next step: Resetting.
Resetting
The remote control, signal repeater and blind all need to be reset. Follow the instructions below to start resetting.
Reset the remote control
- Press the pairing button 4 times within 5 seconds.
- Red LED lights will blink when the reset is complete.
Reset the signal repeater
- Push a pointed object into the pinhole on the signal repeater. Press down, hold for 5 seconds and then release.
- Once you release the pinhole, a white LED light will blink 4 times to show that the reset is complete.
- If the light doesn’t blink, please push the pinhole again to try another reset.
Reset the blind
- Press and hold both buttons on the frame for at least 5 seconds.
- A white LED light will blink when the reset is complete.
- When you are ready, move to the next step: Pairing
Pairing
The remote control first needs to be paired with the signal repeater, and then with the blind.
Pair the remote and signal repeater
- Hold the remote control close to the signal repeater.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the remote for at least 10 seconds.
- Red LED lights will pulse while pairing and then blink when pairing is complete.
Pair the remote and blind
- Quickly press both buttons on the frame to awaken the blind. A white LED light will confirm once it is active.
- Hold the remote control close to the pairing icon on the frame of the blind.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the remote for at least 20 seconds. Red LED lights will pulse while pairing and then blink when pairing is complete.
- The blind will roll slightly down and up again when pairing is complete. You can now use your remote to control the blind.
