Do I need a DIRIGERA hub?
Yes. The DIRIGERA hub is necessary to use the IKEA Home smart app and to connect IKEA smart products to your smart home. Even if you already have a hub or bridge from another brand, you need DIRIGERA to control your IKEA products.
Can I use IKEA smart products with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, or Apple HomeKit?
Yes, you can! With the DIRIGERA hub, you can easily connect IKEA smart products to Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit.
Good to know: Only smart products from IKEA can be connected to the DIRIGERA hub. You cannot add products from other brands to the IKEA Home smart app.
How to connect to other systems
With the DIRIGERA hub, the IKEA Home smart app will guide you step by step to connect to:
With the DIRIGERA hub, the IKEA Home smart app will guide you step by step to connect to:
- Google Home: Connect your IKEA products to Google Home and control them with your voice via Google Assistant.
- Amazon Alexa: Sync with Alexa and use voice commands via Alexa-enabled devices.
- Apple HomeKit: Integrate IKEA smart products into Apple HomeKit and control them via Siri or the Home app.
How does it work?
Once you've connected the DIRIGERA hub, you sync your smart products with the other apps and create a smart home setup there as well. You'll then be able to use your voice to control IKEA smart products via voice assistant-enabled devices from Google, Amazon, or Apple.
You get the best of both worlds: the IKEA Home smart app to control your IKEA products, and your preferred smart home system for overall control of your entire home.