IKEA FYRTUR Blackout Roller Blind Review: Our 2025 Take
John Carter Doe
October 17. 2025
8.8
Very Good
What's the real story with IKEA's smart blinds?
Here's the bottom line
Look, if you want really solid blackout shades with a quiet motor and smart controls—but you don't want to pay those wild custom prices—the IKEA FYRTUR is still a great pick. It just hits that sweet spot. It does an amazing job blocking light, though you'll get a little glow from the sides, which is normal. You even get a wireless remote right in the box. The main things to know? The widths are fixed, you'll need to drill holes for the brackets, and all the cool smart features require you to buy their hub. But for most bedrooms or a nursery, it's a really smart, sensible choice.
What's the real story with IKEA's smart blinds?
The stuff we really liked
The blackout is actually legit. For a smart blind that's not custom-made, it's impressive. The only light that sneaks in is from those small gaps on the sides, which you'll find on almost any roller blind. And the motor? It's quiet enough for a bedroom—just a soft hum that you'll probably stop noticing after a few days. Now, if you get the IKEA DIRIGERA hub, that's where the magic happens. You unlock schedules, full app control, and you can tell Alexa, Google, or Siri to open and close them for you. In the real world, battery life can be anywhere from 3 to 12 months. It really depends. But recharging is super simple; the battery pack just pops right out.
Okay, so before you buy, just remember to measure twice. Seriously. The widths are fixed and you can't cut them down. If you have a weirdly sized window frame, mounting them on the outside of the frame is probably your best bet to reduce that light gap. You'll also need to be comfortable drilling a few holes. And don't forget, if you want the app and voice controls, you've gotta grab that IKEA hub. My advice? If you're doing a few windows, grab an extra battery pack. That way you can just swap one in while the other is charging, no downtime.
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