Blinds

Description

iBlinds is a simple Z-Wave Plus motor used to automate your existing window blinds. Control any 2-2 ½ inch corded lift horizontal blinds in your home or office. Set a scheduled to open at sunrise and close at sunset, use voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Home or manually control a single blind, or a group of them, from home or anywhere in the world with Z-Wave integration to Home Assistant.

iblinds Kit v3.1

Overview

My Implementation

iblinds v3 iBlinds is a simple Z-Wave Plus motor used to automate your existing window blinds. Control any 2-2 ½ inch corded lift horizontal blinds in your home or office. Set a scheduled to open at sunrise and close at sunset, use voice control with Amazon Alexa and Google Home or manually control a single blind, or a group of them, from home or anywhere in the world with Z-Wave integration to Home Assistant. Set specific times or open and close at sunrise and sunset or follow the sun with Home Assistant templates Control with Voice, Smart Phone, Tablet or Z-Wave Remote Toggle the blinds open and closed using the easy access Charge Adapter button Z-Wave parameters to configure the blind motor direction, speed, and.

Device Score Summary

CategoryScoreRationale
Features★★★☆☆Core capabilities documented; model-specific depth varies.
Interoperability★★★☆☆Integration available via Z-Wave JS.
Setup Ease★★★☆☆Typical setup for this device category.
Cloud Dependency★★★☆☆Depends on integration and firmware options.
Vendor Trust★★★☆☆Based on available documentation and product lineage.
Overall★★★☆☆Solid option when matched to the right use case.

★★★★★ Exceptional | ★★★★☆ Very Good | ★★★☆☆ Good Enough | ★★☆☆☆ Frustrating | ★☆☆☆☆ Avoid

Features

  • Set specific times or open and close at sunrise and sunset or follow the sun with Home Assistant templates
  • Control with Voice, Smart Phone, Tablet or Z-Wave Remote
  • Toggle the blinds open and closed using the easy access Charge Adapter button
  • Z-Wave parameters to configure the blind motor direction, speed, and more
  • Built with the new Z-Wave 700 series module. S2 security, longer wireless range and faster speed

Specifications

PriceNot specified
ProtocolZ-WAVE
Hub RequiredYes (Z-Wave hub)
PowerNot specified
Cloud DependencyNot specified
HA IntegrationZ-Wave JS
Voice ControlGoogle Assistant
DimensionsNot specified
WarrantyNot specified

Home Assistant Integration

Integration Method: Z-Wave JS

  • Requirements: Follow the integration documentation and ensure network connectivity.
  • Entities: Varies by device and integration.
  • Setup: Configuration → Integrations → Add → Z-Wave JS
  • Notes: Use local control when available and verify firmware compatibility.

Practical Considerations

  • S2 security, longer wireless range and faster speed Fitness
  • iBlinds is a simple Z-Wave Plus motor used to automate your existing window blinds
  • Control any 2-2 ½ inch corded lift horizontal blinds in your home or office

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