I have recently installed a few Velux electrical windows & shutters and I want to integrate Velux into HA. What I read is that I can use KLF200 or KIX300 (via HomeKit).
What is your recommendation? What gives best options? What I figured out so-far (but I might be wrong)
KLF200
no active Velux development anymore?
gateway is a bit cheaper
no dependency on remote (cloud) provider
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KIX300
active Velux development
I cannot not purchase a stand alone gateway, only starter kit ?
Also, from my experience (as well as many others), the KLF is too prone to communications failures w. HA.
As for the KIX300, I have not used one, so I really can’t say if it is better or not.
I’ve just integrated the KIG300 gateway via Homekit - followed the steps documented in the other thread. I appear to get control and basic reporting of position on the motorised window and blind I’ve added, which is good enough for me. I don’t believe there’s any exposed info on the rain sensor