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samotivad

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Mar 24, 2021
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Hello, does anyone know if there are any companies selling micromodules or switches for blinds that connect directly to Homekit?

I have the Fibaro Homekit switch in a few lights here and would really like to do the same for an electric blind I have. The only one I found that works on an iPhone is by the company Sonoff, but it isn't actually controllable with Siri or Homekit. I'd like to avoid having random apps on my phone, so am trying to find something that like the Fibaro switch, connects directly to Homekit. Anyone know of one?
 
Hello, does anyone know if there are any companies selling micromodules or switches for blinds that connect directly to Homekit?

I have the Fibaro Homekit switch in a few lights here and would really like to do the same for an electric blind I have. The only one I found that works on an iPhone is by the company Sonoff, but it isn't actually controllable with Siri or Homekit. I'd like to avoid having random apps on my phone, so am trying to find something that like the Fibaro switch, connects directly to Homekit. Anyone know of one?
So are you just looking for a remote/switch that you can stick on the wall that is programmable to control HomeKit devices or does it have to be wired?
 
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So are you just looking for a remote/switch that you can stick on the wall that is programmable to control HomeKit devices or does it have to be wired?
I'm looking for something a bit like the Fibaro micro modules that exist for on/off switches. I'd like to install something like that and then be able to say "close the blind to 50%" etc.

It surprises me that I can't find a version that will work for a roller shutter blind with homekit. Everything I found so far requires either a separate physical hub or a separate app to Homekit.
 
I'm looking for something a bit like the Fibaro micro modules that exist for on/off switches. I'd like to install something like that and then be able to say "close the blind to 50%" etc.

It surprises me that I can't find a version that will work for a roller shutter blind with homekit. Everything I found so far requires either a separate physical hub or a separate app to Homekit.
Ok I gotchya now. When you said Fibaro, I thought you were referring to the “The Button.” So I’m assuming you currently have a wired wall switch that controls your roller blinds? Don’t be too surprised. HomeKit is lacking in a lot of accessory categories for a complete smart home. It’s a shame because aside from that, I think it’s the best smart home platform.

There’s always HomeBridge or HOOBs. I think Sonoff has a HomeKit plug in for that.
 
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