“IKEA will launch smart shutters” He got Dave Zatz excited on Twitter. The journalist, indeed, has a list from an American certification body, the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), describing a remote that can remotely control blinds connected to IKEA.
After light bulbs and sockets, IKEA will launch connected shutters at affordable prices
“We definitely need a price drop in this area” Adds the journalist. As The Verge notes, the connected blinds currently on the market are quite expensive. You will really have to pay a few hundred euros to get one. Count around one hundred euros for an automation kit that can turn a traditional store into a connected store. For example, the 50Five brand automation kit is sold for 109€.
Considering the rest of the Tradfri lineup, we expect the Swedish giant to offer a more cost-effective solution. IKEA offers connected bulbs for only € 9.99. For comparison, a standard white Philips Hue bulb costs up to 20 euros. Count up to €50 on a seller’s site like Amazon for a color changing model.
The document listed on the FCC website shows a rounded square switch with two options: the range is closed to let in daylight or to close your room as much as possible. This linked store can be expected to be Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and The IFTTT automation app is like the rest of the Tradfri series. It will indeed be possible to control and program the opening of your shutter with your voice or your smartphone.
The Swedish brand will not end there. In October 2018, IKEA will launch a smart plug compatible with Apple HomeKit, Google Home and Amazon Echo for just €15. Can you fall for the IKEA-signed bound blinds? Already using some of the brand’s smart objects?
Perfect! Ikea will release smart blinds. We definitely need downward price pressure in this category. pic.twitter.com/Mx010A569J
—Dave Zatz (@davezatz) September 6, 2018
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