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[Kogan First] Kogan SmarterHome Smart Blinds Driver $54.99 Delivered @ Kogan

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$54.99 with Kogan First delivered, and $69.99 for non-First + delivery.
i bought 2 of these previously for $65 each. so far it's working fine. only complain is the noise.

*Updated title with price to $54.99. Thanks @tatasauce

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  • What noise? Is there a maximum length of blinds they can handle?

    • +5

      What noise?

      I used to own one, the gear is very loud when opening/closing

    • maximum length

      There is no length limit. Weight of the blinds would be more of a determining factor. That said, I've got mine hooked up to 5m's of verticals and it has no issue.

  • Could you comment on the battery life?

    • +2

      There's no battery, they must be plugged in to wall power

  • could I get 2 of these and hook them up to day and night blinds?

    • You need to have some space on the wall to stick this thing to

  • mine stopped working because plastic roller broke its teeth

    • Did you have connected to a beaded cord or just a standard cord (rope)?

    • 3d print another one. !!

  • Somfy motors are way better

  • +4

    Hmm, I bought one last year and have to adjust the length of the blind per few months as it keeps getting a gear to spin defectively.

    Plus, The app got a bunch of bugs and Home assistant can not use it as Tuya server does not support Kogan yet.

    Please note that It just rebranded Zemismart which is a super copycat company.

    Not recommend it at all.

  • +2

    Tuya server does not support Kogan yet.

    I've been using the Tuya Smart app (and thus server) since I got it last year (not the kogan app), no issues at all.

    • If I've already set up the Kogan app, do you think I'd be successful in porting over 9 Kogan lights to Tuya Smart? I have some AUSELECT led light strips in the mail and they use the Tuya app. It would be wonderful if they could all run off one app but that's what I use Google home for anyway

      • +3

        You will be 100% successful.

        Anything that runs on the Kogan app is a tuya device. In fact the Kogan app is just an older (less frequently updated) version of the tuyaSmart app with and kogan branding .

        I have devices from about five different brands, they all have their own branded app however they are all tuya devices. I use them all on the tuya Smart app without issue.

        Of course youll need to open a new account in tuya and reinstall all your devices like new but it's well worth the effort in the long run to have them all together.in a single app.

        • Fantastic. I suspected this was the case but now I'm over the moon. Thanks for the advice.

          • @modded: No worries.

            The other quick option is to add your auselect led strip to your Kogan app, however, it's far better to start afresh the official Tuya app imho.

  • How do people power these? Surely most people don't have 240v next to each window? And even if you did… those ugly power supply and power cable..

    • +1

      Use a tiny 12v extension cord from the power pack, easy and unobtrusive, very neat. Even tuck it in beside the carpet Grippit strips to make the cord ā€œdisappearā€.

    • +1

      Powered models such as this are suited for floor to ceiling blinds, where the wiring can be run along the skirting board.

      If you're installing on a window that starts halfway up the wall, a battery powered model would be more suitable.

    • +1

      Standard industry practice is to use cable ducts to hide cables
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-25-x-16mm-trunking_p4330856

  • Use the code TRENDING for an extra $1 off

    • I got 15% off with that code!

  • Mine has lost power and doesn't lift a fully closed roller blind up without some "help".

    I.e give it a head start and pull the cable after pressing the button.

    Due to that it also loses its positioning and needs tweaking.

    It was good initially. Will kogan replace?

    • Mine has lost power and doesn't lift a fully closed roller blind up without some "help

      Does the motor not turn at all, or is the cord slipping in the cog?

    • Kogan would replace within warranty. I got another 4 and they arrived on Thursday. One is stuffed (it's glitching and keeps start / stopping), I sent them a video and they responded by saying they will send me a new one and to just throw the glitchy one out. Their warranty is great.

  • Does anyone have any suggestions for an automated system for a blind to tilt up and down.

    Iā€™ve got two rope/string cords (separated).
    Would like it to automatically tilt open to let sun in the morning.

  • +1

    This is now $54.99 for Kogan First members

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