Setting Up IKEA FYRTUR Smart Blinds with Home Assistant

Step 1: Charge the Blind

Before pairing, fully charge the FYRTUR using the included USB-C cable. A full charge takes approximately 8 hours. The LED on the blind indicates charge status.

Step 2: Put the Blind in Pairing Mode

1. Locate the pairing button on the top of the blind housing
2. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds until the blind moves slightly
3. The blind is now in pairing mode for approximately 5 minutes

Step 3: Pair via ZHA

1. Go to Settings > Devices & Services > ZHA
2. Click Add Device
3. The FYRTUR should appear as “IKEA FYRTUR” within 60 seconds
4. Click to confirm the pairing
5. The blind will expose a cover entity

Pair via Zigbee2MQTT

1. Open the Zigbee2MQTT web interface
2. Click Permit Join in the top bar
3. The blind will appear in the device list once paired
4. Rename it to something descriptive (e.g., “Bedroom Blind”)

Step 4: Set Position Limits

After pairing, calibrate the open and closed positions:

1. Use the physical buttons on the blind to set the fully open position
2. Use the buttons to set the fully closed position
3. The blind will now report position as 0% (closed) to 100% (open)

Step 5: Create Automations

Sunrise/Sunset Schedule

automation:
  - alias: "Open bedroom blinds at sunrise"
    trigger:
      - platform: sun
        event: sunrise
        offset: "+00:30:00"
    condition:
      - condition: state
        entity_id: binary_sensor.workday
        state: "on"
    action:
      - service: cover.set_cover_position
        target:
          entity_id: cover.bedroom_blind
        data:
          position: 100

  - alias: "Close bedroom blinds at sunset"
    trigger:
      - platform: sun
        event: sunset
    action:
      - service: cover.set_cover_position
        target:
          entity_id: cover.bedroom_blind
        data:
          position: 0

Movie Mode

automation:
  - alias: "Close all blinds for movie mode"
    trigger:
      - platform: state
        entity_id: input_boolean.movie_mode
        to: "on"
    action:
      - service: cover.close_cover
        target:
          entity_id:
            - cover.living_room_blind
            - cover.bedroom_blind

Troubleshooting

Blind won’t pair: Ensure the battery is charged above 50%. Move the coordinator closer during pairing. Factory reset the blind by pressing the pairing button 4 times rapidly.

Position reporting is inaccurate: Recalibrate the position limits using the physical buttons. The blind can drift over time, especially with frequent use.

Battery drains quickly: Reduce automation frequency. Opening and closing the blind multiple times per day will drain the battery faster. With typical twice-daily use, expect 3-6 months between charges.