Smart switches, plugs & sensors

Add relaxation to your home with a remote light switch

When movie night with the kids is about to start and you have a bowl of popcorn in your lap, the last thing you want is to leave the comfy section of couch you carved out to dim the lights. Adding a wireless light switch to your smart lighting setup lets you stay cozy while getting the lighting just right!

A remote light switch on your nightstand can also be the boost your rest has been needing. If you often have to get up to turn off the lights just as you’re about to fall asleep, consider investing in smart lamps for the bedroom. When you feel your eyes getting heavy, use your remote switch to turn off the lights instead of getting out of bed to do so.

You may find that you fall asleep more quickly without that walk to the switch, or at the very least enjoy getting to stay cozy as you drift off!

A plug in wireless switch can power convenience

In addition to enhanced control over smart lighting, a remote light switch and plug can also be used to streamline your routines, chores and regular tasks. Plugging small appliances like your coffee maker into a smart plug enables you to control them using a wireless light switch or the IKEA Home smart app, when connected to the DIRIGERA hub.

Using a smart plug would enable you to prepare your coffee maker the night before with fresh grounds, and turn it on from the comfort of bed in the morning with the remote or app. You may find it’s easier to climb out of your warm and comfortable bed with the scent of coffee already in the air!

Sometimes finding a few moments to relax and refresh is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. Investing in small but smart additions to our home like smart bulbs and a remote light switch help ensure we can make the most of all those moments.

What are the different types of smart home switches and sensors?

Smart home devices can do more than turn things off and on. Different smart switches, plugs and sensors can help you control connected products, automate your routine and keep a closer eye on what’s happening around your home. Together, they can help take a few things off your to-do list – and alert you when things need your attention.

Remote light switches

A smart light switch gives you more control over compatible lighting without relying on a traditional wall switch. Use a wireless light switch to adjust lamps without getting up or turn off lights to help save energy. Getting home late? Use a remote light switch to illuminate your home before you arrive so you’re not walking into the dark.

Smart plugs

Want to teach an everyday device a new trick? Connect a smart plug to a regular outlet, then plug in a lamp or other small appliance to add convenient on-and-off control without replacing the device itself. It’s an easy way to bring more of what you already love into your smart home setup.

Smart motion sensors

Smart motion sensors can help save energy and keep you in the know. Pair one with compatible lighting to have lights turn on when someone enters a room and off after they leave. Motion sensors can also help you spot unexpected activity or let you know when someone has made it home (even if it’s after curfew).

Smart water leak, humidity and air quality sensors

Not every smart home upgrade is about what you can control. Some, like smart home sensors, are there for peace of mind.

Water leak sensors can alert you to unwanted moisture in places like under the bathroom sink or behind kitchen appliances. Temperature and humidity sensors monitor indoor conditions, so you know when your space may be too damp or dry. Air quality sensors detect carbon dioxide and airborne particles, giving you a heads up when it’s time to turn on your air purifier.

These smart home sensors keep an eye on things that are easy to miss, so small changes don’t become big surprises.