

And the removable, rechargeable battery lasted six months before needing to be recharged. The Fyrtur shades are well made, and in our testing they worked reliably.

The shades can be controlled using Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, as long as you buy IKEA’s $70 Dirigera internet gateway (a small device that wirelessly connects your shades and is plugged into your router).

If your window openings fit one of the eight available sizes of IKEA’s Fyrtur shades (ours didn’t), and you like the industrial exposed hardware and gray blackout fabric look (we do!), then these inexpensive smart shades are a great, budget-friendly option. Compatibility: Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Home
