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What do I do if my TRÅDFRI light bulbs aren’t responding to the steering device?

You always need to have a steering device to be able to control your light bulb.

You always need to have a steering device to be able to control your light bulb. If you purchased the light bulbs separately, you need to pair them to the steering device one-by-one.

You can also watch a film for instructions:

How to add a light bulb to your remote control

 

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