IKEA blinds are one of the most versatile home use products. As is often the case with IKEA technology products due to its low price compared to competition. Problem? HomeKit implementation is complicated and slow. For now European users will have to wait a long time to control their beautiful eyes with the iPhone.
It was a few weeks ago when we first saw the compatibility with HomeKit. Although the blinds were announced months ago, they initially work through the IKEA app. However, in recent weeks the IKEA control service has received a a review of firmware
"Technical problems" to solve before presentation
This update was restricted to users in the United States. Territorial boundaries are common in the establishment, are made largely to control shipping and have "injury control" in case of a problem. And you have given it. It seems that many users experience problems when using their blinds using HomeKit on Apple devices.
IKEA verification has also arrived, with the answer To a UK user who asked about the arrival of compatibility, IKEA responded the following:
Hello, due to some technical problems with the last update released in the US, we had to delay the implementation of this review within the EU until these issues were resolved. We don't have a date yet, but our team is working on this.
In other words, the introduction of firmware with HomeKit in Europe until the problem is resolved in the United States. Although the launch will be slow, it now seems to be in permanent limbo. Sooner or later, the support of HomeKit will come, in the meantime, it is always possible to continue to use the blind using the IKEA app and its platform.
Via | 9to5mac