Just about any home hub on the market today can be used to automate your blinds, but some are better suited for the task than others. If you’re looking for a home hub that will work well with your smart blinds automation kit, we recommend checking out the following options:
1. Amazon Echo Plus: The Echo Plus is a popular home hub that can be used to control a variety of smart home devices, including blinds. The hub features a built-in Zigbee radio, which allows it to connect directly to compatible devices without the need for a separate bridge or gateway.
2. Samsung SmartThings Hub: The SmartThings Hub is another popular option for automating your blinds. Like the Echo Plus, it features a built-in Zigbee radio for direct device connections. It’s also compatible with a wide range of other smart home devices, making it a great choice for a complete smart home setup.
3. Philips Hue Bridge: The Philips Hue Bridge is a great option if you’re looking to automate your blinds and add some cool lighting effects at the same time. The bridge allows you to connect up to 50 Philips Hue lights, allowing you to create custom lighting scenes that can be triggered when your blinds are opened or closed.
4. Logitech Harmony Hub: The Logitech Harmony Hub is a great choice if you want to automate your blinds and control other smart home devices with your voice. The hub allows you to connect to a variety of devices, including blinds, and lets you control them using Logitech’s Harmony app or your voice with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
5. Apple HomePod: The Apple HomePod is a great option for those who want to control their blinds with Siri. The HomePod can be used to control a variety of smart home devices, including blinds, and can also be used to play music, send messages, and more.
Other related questions:
Can HomeKit control blinds?
Yes, HomeKit can control blinds.
Do Ikea smart blinds work with HomeKit?
Ikea’s smart blinds are not compatible with HomeKit at this time.
Do you need a hub for Somfy blinds?
Yes, you will need a Somfy Hub in order to control your Somfy blinds.