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IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind is cheaper at $149. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

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Spec IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds
US price $149
BrandIKEAEve
Released2023
Max width (in) 48
Power source Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery pack (BRAUNIT), micro-USB charging, ~4-5hr full charge Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging
Battery life months 5
Control protocol Zigbee (device includes a Zigbee repeater/remote; DIRIGERA hub required for app, voice, and Matter control) Thread (Matter-enabled device); requires a Thread Border Router / Matter-compatible hub
Voice assistant support Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) Apple HomeKit/Siri (native); Matter-compatible, so Alexa/Google Home support depends on their respective Matter-over-Thread rollout
Motor noise (dB)
Light control type blackout N/A (retrofit motor kit; light control depends on the existing roller-blind fabric it drives)
Solar charging No No
Scheduling support Yes Yes
Hub required Yes Yes
Installation type standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) retrofit kit (replaces the spring/motor end of an existing roller blind tube)

Sources — IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind: gearbrain.com (verified 2026-08-01). Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds: evehome.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind and Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Power source: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery pack (BRAUNIT), micro-USB charging, ~4-5hr full charge vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Built-in rechargeable battery, USB-C charging
  • Control protocol: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Zigbee (device includes a Zigbee repeater/remote; DIRIGERA hub required for app, voice, and Matter control) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Thread (Matter-enabled device); requires a Thread Border Router / Matter-compatible hub
  • Voice assistant support: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit/Siri (all via DIRIGERA hub, Matter) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds Apple HomeKit/Siri (native); Matter-compatible, so Alexa/Google Home support depends on their respective Matter-over-Thread rollout
  • Light control type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind blackout vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds N/A (retrofit motor kit; light control depends on the existing roller-blind fabric it drives)
  • Installation type: IKEA FYRTUR Block-Out Roller Blind standalone motorized shade (replacement, DIY-installed brackets) vs Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller Blinds retrofit kit (replaces the spring/motor end of an existing roller blind tube)

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