Do I need to have a TRÅDFRI gateway to use TRÅDFRI light sources? No, you can control any TRÅDFRI light source with a TRÅDFRI steering device (remote control, wireless dimmer or motion sensor). You need a TRÅDFRI gateway to control TRÅDFRI light sources with the IKEA Home smart app.

Besides, Do I need IKEA Tradfri Gateway?

No need to purchase a gateway, download an app and use your phone to set it up. Heck, you don’t even need internet to get started! You will only need to buy the gateway if you want to use your phone as a remote or set up home automation.

Keeping this in mind, Can use IKEA smart lights without Gateway? You can do it in the IKEA Home smart app, which means that you need to have a gateway. You can control brightness and colour temperature in the IKEA Home smart app. Then, when the motion sensor is activated, the bulb will turn ON to whatever settings were created in the app.

Can you use IKEA smart lights without hub?

The Ikea Tradfri App needs the Ikea Gateway/Hub in order to operate. IKEA tells you that you have to get the controller and Gateway to use the Ikea Tradfri Smart Bulbs. It’s kind of a run-around way to turn on a light bulb.

How do you use IKEA wireless dimmer?

Place the wireless dimmer within an inch of the bulb then press and hold the Link button next to the battery for at least 10 seconds until the bulb stops pulsing. You can add up to ten IKEA smart lighting products to the Tradfri On/Off switch.

Does IKEA Tradfri work without hub?

The Ikea Tradfri App needs the Ikea Gateway/Hub in order to operate. IKEA tells you that you have to get the controller and Gateway to use the Ikea Tradfri Smart Bulbs. It’s kind of a run-around way to turn on a light bulb.

Do IKEA Smart Bulbs work without a hub?

The gateway is a small hub that connects your light sources to your IKEA Home smart app via your home WiFi network, so that you can control your lights from a mobile device anywhere in your home. The IKEA Home smart app will not control your IKEA smart lighting without the gateway.

Is Ikea Tradfri gateway Zigbee?

For the time being, our smart lighting products work with Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit provided you have a TRÅDFRI Gateway. Also, since the IKEA smart lighting products use the ZigBee Light Link protocol, they are compatible with other ZigBee certified products.

Do I need the Tradfri remote?

Using Hubitat commands to control the lighting might not be the first thing you might think of when controlling your lights, however, I have confirmed that you do NOT need the Ikea Tradfri Controller Button to operate the Ikea Tradfri Smart Bulb.

How do you control Ikea lights?


You can control IKEA Tradfri smart lights by using:

  1. “Steering devices” such as the remote control, motion sensor or wireless dimmer,
  2. The IKEA Home Smart app on a phone or tablet,
  3. Your voice by speaking to Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant.

How do you control Ikea smart bulb?

You can do it in the IKEA Home smart app, which means that you need to have a gateway. You can control brightness and color temperature in the IKEA Home smart app. Then, when the motion sensor is activated, the bulb will turn ON to whatever settings were created in the app.

Can you use Ikea smart lights with Philips Hue?

Yes, you can use the IKEA smart lighting products together with the Philips Hue Bridge.

Are Ikea Smart Bulbs ZigBee?

The IKEA Smart lighting products are certified as ZigBee Light Link and are compatible with other products according to the ZigBee Alliance.

How does a wireless dimmer work?

Wireless smart dimmers will function just like a standard dimmer—you can walk up to it and turn on or dim a light, but you also get the benefit of control via a smart automation app. … The dimmers still need to be connected via electrical wires just like any other dimmer or switch.

How do I pair my Ikea light remote?

Install the light source and turn on the main power switch. Keep the remote within 5cm of the light source and press the pairing button for 10 seconds (located under the remote control lid). A red light will shine on the remote control and, when it’s successfully paired, the light source will dim and flash once.

How do I reset my Ikea dimmer switch?

Flip the dimmer body on the other side and insert the provided battery with the positive side outward. Re-attach the dimmer body into the base then press and release the Link button 4 times within 5 seconds. Wait for at least 10 seconds since you released the button for the wireless dimmer to be reset.

Can you use Tradfri with any lamp?

Is it possible to group TRÅDFRI light bulbs? Yes, you can group your light bulbs in the IKEA Home smart app (connected to a TRÅDFRI gateway). You can also create a group of light bulbs (up to 10) that belong to one steering device (remote control, wireless dimmer and motion sensor).

How do I set up Ikea Tradfri?


How to Set Up an IKEA Tradfri Gateway

  1. 1 Begin the Setup. Launch the IKEA Home Smart app on your phone or tablet. …
  2. 2 Plug in the Gateway. …
  3. 3 Connect Phone or Tablet to Gateway. …
  4. 4 Link Steering Device with Gateway. …
  5. 5 Link Light Bulb with Steering Device. …
  6. 6 Add More Devices or Finish the Setup.

How do you control IKEA smart bulb?

You can do it in the IKEA Home smart app, which means that you need to have a gateway. You can control brightness and color temperature in the IKEA Home smart app. Then, when the motion sensor is activated, the bulb will turn ON to whatever settings were created in the app.

How do you hook up an IKEA light bulb?

Add bulbs, doors and panels

It’s easy to add light sources such as bulbs, doors and panels to your remote control. Install the light source and turn on the main power switch. Keep the remote within 5cm (2 inches) of the light source and press the pairing button for 10 seconds (located under the remote control lid).

Do IKEA bulbs work with SmartThings?

Select IKEA from the brands list, then Lighting and Start. If you have multiple SmartThings hubs, select the one you want to connect the light bulb to and tap Next. Choose the room where the light bulb is going to be installed in and tap Next. Once the light bulb is connected select Done.

Does IKEA use Zigbee?

The IKEA smart lighting products are certified as Zigbee Light Link and are compatible with other products according to the Zigbee Alliance.

How do I add Zigbee to IKEA?


With the Zigbee Hub

  1. Open the control program or app associated with your Zigbee hub.
  2. Select to add a new device. …
  3. Select control outlet or plug as the type of device you want to add.
  4. Select to scan for a new device.
  5. Place the Ikea Tradfri control outlet within two inches of your Zigbee hub to be able to link them.

What is compatible with Zigbee?


Devices that work with Zigbee

  • Philips Hue.
  • Samsung SmartThings.
  • Amazon Echo.
  • Hive Active Heating and accessories.
  • Honeywell thermostats.
  • Ikea Tradfri.
  • Innr.
  • Belkin WeMo Link.