LAST Impression of IKEA Smart Blind...Product Fail!

1/24/2024

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Over the past three years, I have had many issues with the IKEA smart blind. And a month ago, it finally just stopped working. In the video above, I talk about what happened and where I am today.

Below I share some issues I had I had with the smart blind. I found through internet research, ways to fix them.

The IKEA FYRTUR black-out roller blind and some issues that needed to be repaired.

IKEA FYRTUR Black-out roller blind, smart wireless/battery operated: Product

IKEA Support Info for Blinds:
Getting started and how to use smart blinds: IKEA
FAQ & troubleshoot smart blinds: IKEA

How do you know if an IKEA battery is fully charged?
Charging: pulsing white light.
Fully charged: steady white light.
Error: flashing red light.

How do I set the maximum drop on the blinds?
Move the blinds 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.

Fix when remote battery needs to be replaced or blind battery needs to be charged
(Source: Reddit)

1. Push two buttons on blind till they glow white
2. Push reset button on remote 4 times
3. Push and hold remote reset button 10 sec near repeater (with battery side facing repeater)
4. Then push and hold remote reset button near blind till light goes off and blind moves (with battery side facing battery of blind)

Blind not working, motor issue: Reddit

IKEA FYRTUR Black-out roller blind battery, repeater, and remote. How to fix remote or motor after replacing battery.

These are the three items to make the blind smart (also can get a hub to be able to control it with your phone).

Now that the blind is not working, mostly liking from a bad motor, I have to manually roll it up and clip it in place.

As I was working on this video, I did find one person mention that the blind is suppose to have a 5-year warranty on it. When calling Ikea tech support, the person said there was nothing Ikea could do about the broken blind.

I found the PDF of this on IKEA's website about the 5-year warranty, and will try to get it covered under warranty by going to the store.

If this works I will do an update on what happened.

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We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first!

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