# IKEA Smart Blinds Review: PRAKTLYSING, FYRTUR and TREDANSEN

> IKEA smart blinds review, research-based: affordable Zigbee blinds with rechargeable batteries, the DIRIGERA hub and Matter bridging, and their quirks.

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- Author: Mike Moore (https://webofmike.com/about/)
- Published: 2026-11-04
- Last modified: 2026-11-04
- Tags: AI Life
- Cite as: Mike Moore, "IKEA Smart Blinds Review: PRAKTLYSING, FYRTUR and TREDANSEN", Web of Mike (webofmike.com), 2026-11-04. https://webofmike.com/ai-life/home/smart-blinds/ikea-smart-blinds-review/


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IKEA sells the cheapest mainstream smart blinds: PRAKTLYSING and TREDANSEN cellular blinds and FYRTUR blackout rollers. They run on rechargeable batteries, come with a remote, and connect to apps through IKEA's DIRIGERA hub.

I have not owned the IKEA smart blinds. This review is built from the maker's published specs and independent reviews, linked below. For more picks, see the [Smart Blinds hub](/ai-life/home/smart-blinds/).

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## Key specs

| | IKEA smart blinds |
| --- | --- |
| Models | PRAKTLYSING (light filtering), TREDANSEN (blackout cellular), FYRTUR (blackout roller) |
| Power | Rechargeable battery |
| Radio | Zigbee |
| Hub | DIRIGERA for app and Matter |
| Platforms | Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings via Matter bridge |

Sources: [IKEA support](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/blinds/), [Matter Alpha](https://www.matteralpha.com/review/ikea-dirigera-review-matter-bridge), [SmartHomeU](https://smarthomeu.com/reviews/ikea-fyrtur-blinds-review-affordable-smart-blinds-ikea-level-frustration), [Heritage Home Tech](https://www.heritagehome.tech/ikea-tredansen-praktlysing-smart-blinds-review-a-surprisingly-capable-budget-option).

## What reviewers like

- Heritage Home Tech called them a surprisingly capable budget option.
- Rechargeable batteries, no wiring.
- Work with Home Assistant over Zigbee directly.

## What to watch for

- SmartHomeU found real frustrations with setup and pairing.
- Some reports say Matter exposes only open and close, not exact position.
- Fixed sizes; you may need to cut or choose carefully.

## Who should buy it

Buy them if price matters most and you are comfortable with a little tinkering, or you run Home Assistant. Skip them if you want a polished, no-fuss experience; Serena costs more but works more smoothly.

## Hub choice

The IKEA app with DIRIGERA is the simplest path. Reviewers who pair the blinds to their own Zigbee coordinator report better responsiveness and automation.

## Retrofit or replace?

There are two ways into smart blinds. Retrofit devices like SwitchBot motorize what you already have, are cheap and suit renters, but they are visible and noisier. Replacement shades like Lutron Serena or IKEA's blinds have the motor built in, look cleaner and handle full open and close, but cost more and need exact measurements.

## Hubs and platforms

Most smart blinds use Zigbee, Thread or Bluetooth rather than Wi-Fi to save battery, which usually means a hub. Check that the hub works with your platform, whether Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings or Home Assistant. Matter support is growing, but some bridges expose only basic open and close.

## Batteries and charging

Rechargeable or solar models save the most hassle. Battery-pack models can need many cells. Ask how long a charge lasts with one or two movements a day, and how you reach the battery once the blind is mounted.

## Automations worth setting

The best automations are simple: open at sunrise or your alarm, close at sunset, and close on hot afternoons to cut cooling. Light sensors and temperature triggers help too. Start with one schedule, live with it for a week, and adjust.

## Before you buy checklist

Check four things before checkout. First, compatibility: confirm it works with the app or voice assistant you already use, and whether that needs a hub. Second, connectivity: test Wi-Fi or Bluetooth range at the exact spot it will live. Third, ongoing costs: refills, filters, pods, batteries or a subscription can cost more over time than the device. Fourth, returns: holiday purchases often get extended return windows, so set a reminder to decide before it closes.

## Black Friday buying tips

Big discounts on smart home gear are common in late November, but not every deal is the lowest price of the year. Check today's price against a price history tool and the maker's own store. Watch for older models sold under the same name, bundles that pad the price with accessories you do not need, and third-party sellers with thin return policies. If a product needs a hub, compare the bundle price to buying the hub separately.

## Privacy and accounts

Most of these devices need a cloud account. Use a strong unique password, turn on two-factor sign-in if offered, and review what data the app collects. Remove the device from your account before you sell or give it away.

## Is the IKEA smart blinds on sale for Black Friday?

It is one of the products I am watching this season. I do not list sale prices here because they change by the hour and differ by color, bundle and store. Compare against the price you see in the weeks before the sale, and check whether a bundle adds things you will not use.

## Our take

**AI Score note:** research-based, not hands-on. The budget way into motorized blinds, with hub and Matter quirks. This is my editorial read of published reviews, not a rating.

Check today's price before you buy: [See the IKEA smart blinds at IKEA](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/blinds/).

## Compare

See [best smart blinds](/ai-life/home/smart-blinds/best-smart-blinds/), or browse the [Black Friday air, climate, blinds and yard deals](/ai-life/deals/air-climate/).