Few questions on Velux KLF200 before purchase

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Hi,
I have two Velux roof windows that I control with two Velux KLR 100 remotes. However, I would prefer if I could automate the process of opening and closing the windows, e.g. based on temperature. I’ve researched the topic, and come to the conclusion, that I need to buy a Velux KLF 200 gateway to control the windows. First of all, have I missed any devices, that are preferable over Velux KLF 200?

Next, before I splash my hard-earned money on a KLF200, I would like to know if it is still possible to control the windows using the remotes after I have installed the KLF200?
Is a wired LAN connection to the KLF200 required? From these post it seems to be Velux KFL200 HA configuration - #26 by ChrisliP and Velux Component for KLF 200 doesn't support the new API with Firmware 2.0.0.71 - #94 by wmaker

Any general feedback on Velux KLF200 is greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Jorgensen

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The following user says Velux-Active is now the preferred way according to Velux.

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Sometimes the HA connection to the KLF200 hangs, particularly after an HA reboot, and the KLF200s need to be power cycled to recover. It can be a pain for some users.

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I’ll go buy the KLF200, thanks for the information Tommy.

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@Jorgensen - Did you get one?

Mine unit just died, after about 5yrs. It appears to no longer be available but I am trying to contract Velux support…

UPDATE - So you can still purchase KLF200, my information was wrong. You can get it directly from Velux website. Its $272 + Tax and $20 shipping from Velux (US price). Tech support said it has a 5-year warranty, but my unit was 7 years old.

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Sorry to wake this old thread up.
I want to purchase the KLF for controlling my roof window (opening / closing and blinds). Is the window open / close funcionality available in Home Assistant via the KLF Interface?

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Yes, just install the Velux integration here: Velux - Home Assistant

However, I’ve got two windows and I can’t add the second window to the KLF200 for some reason!!! It is not a Velux HA integration issue, it is a Velux KLF200 issue. At last I gave up.

The windows are next to each other, so my automation only control a single window, and that works well. My automation are pretty simple open windows if high humidity/temperature and nobody home.

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Sorry, I must have missed this question… I bought a KLF200 on a German webshop.

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Thx! I’ve ordered one to try aswell

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BTW, remember to create the auto reboot of the KLF200: Velux - Home Assistant

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how are the wires on the harness used? Or are they required to be used? I saw a video from velux on it and they didn’t explain what they were for… The guy just kept shorting them out for some reason.

The KLF200 is nice for the hardwired option… but I do see the Active - Netatmo remote being good with HomeKit for HA… Kinda sitting on the fence with this.

I have 2 electric skylights and 2 fixed… and all 4 with solar blinds.
As an altnerative, I have heard that Somfy has a switch (TaHoma) that is part of a partnership with Velux so you can link motorized window shades to work with the Velux skylights…