

There may be some confusion here, so let me clarify some stuff to make sure I’m not confusing you:
- Your ZBT module is a bridge, so that’s not an issue
- When people mention “HomeKit” in reference to HA, they mean the HomeKit module, and not the Apple hardware
So you’ve got the device paired to your HA instance via ZBT+Thread. There is also a way to pair devices with the HomeKit integration, and not directly through the Thread border router. Reset your blinds then try pairing them through the HomeKit integration in HA, then see if the controls pop up as you expect them.
Do a test: copy a bunch of videos directly from your phone to a test folder separate from the current one you use. See if all of the files get thumbnails.