Compatibility & protocols

Learn about open platforms

No. However, IKEA continues the journey towards a smarter home by making the products work with others on the market.

Learn about accessing the API

Not in the first release. But IKEA is working towards an open system.

Learn about ZigBee Light Link

• IKEA smart lighting products use the ZigBee Light Link, which is an open standards protocol aimed at remote control. The lights create a mesh network with each other, enabling each light to pass on messages to the next. IKEA Smart Lighting products are compatible with other products according to the ZigBee Alliance. You can find more information at: zigbee.org
• The IKEA Smart lighting products are certified as ZigBee Light Link and are compatible with other products according to the ZigBee Alliance. You can find more information at zigbee.org.
• Today, the TRÅDFRI devices do not support IFTTT. However, IKEA continues the journey towards a smarter home for the many people.

Learn about using existing wired lighting system

IKEA Smart lighting works in any standard electrical light outlet suitable for the bulb sizes provided. TRÅDFRI smart lighting can not however be used with a wired dimmer connection. You can always turn the light on and off using the wall switch connected to the lamp using TRÅDFRI light sources, or the lamp switch itself. This should not affect the bulbs’ pairing with any steering device.

Learn about extending the system

Yes. You can purchase additional solitary and pre-paired kits from IKEA. They will work with the IKEA TRÅDFRI App and Gateway system.

Learn about using other bulbs

No, only TRÅDFRI light bulbs will work.

Learn about steering multiple light sources

Yes, you can expand your Smart lighting system. Watch the films to see how easy it is:

Learn about using analogue dimmers

The light bulb will not work with a wired dimmer. It will flicker, buzz or shut off when it is connected.

Read about IKEA smart lighting and other brands

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. Philips Hue Bridge is also supported, provided you have a TRÅDFRI Gateway.

For market & language availability please refer to Apple, Amazon, and Google support.

Learn about upcoming compatibility releases

All the IKEA smart lighting products are now compatible with Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa provided you have a TRÅDFRI Gateway. With our devices, it’s possible to voice control the lighting through Amazon Alexa, as well as set up and adjust the lights using Apple’s Home app and Siri voice commands. Google Assistant is not supported at the moment, but we’re working to release a software update for our smart lighting products that will make them. For market & language availability please refer to Apple, Amazon, and Google support.

Learn about compatibility and personal data

Yes, Amazon will get access to the data you generate when using Amazon Alexa to control your lighting. Google will get access to the data you generate when using Google Assistant, and Apple will get access to the data you generate when using Apple’s Home app and Siri voice commands.