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What is Control Anywhere?

Control Anywhere is a feature in the IKEA Home smart app that allows you to connect to DIRIGERA hub in your smart home from anywhere in the world.

  • Why is there a delay when controlling devices through Control Anywhere?

    You might experience a few seconds delay when controlling your devices remotely. If your system is acting really slow, try to restart of the DIRIGERA hub when you are back home.

  • Do I need a remote control to manage my smart home?

    With DIRIGERA hub, you can control your home and add new smart products to it without a remote control, by using the IKEA Home smart app.

  • How about guests in my smart home, how can they control things like lighting?

    With DIRIGERA hub, you can control your home in many different ways, and our range of remote controls is a great way for your guests to use your smart products.

  • Can I still control my smart home from IKEA even if my internet connection is down?

    Yes. Both DIRIGERA hub and TRÅDFRI gateway must be connected to your Wi-Fi router, but they don't need an actual internet connection.

  • What ways are there to control my smart home, to turn the lights on or off, etc.?

    With DIRIGERA hub in your home, you enjoy new ways of managing your smart products from IKEA – individually, by room or simultaneously.

  • How long will Control Anywhere remain enabled?

    Control Anywhere will stay enabled until you manually disable it in the IKEA Home smart app. If you haven't used the IKEA Home smart app once within 6 months period, Control Anywhere will be automatically disabled.