Smart lighting: how to use it

TR*DFRI gateway and IKEA Home smart app

: Using moods

You can apply a mood to a group of lights by changing their colour and brightness. Living rooms, for instance, can have warmer light for dinner and brighter/colder light for working.

Using the IKEA Home smart app (previously TR*DFRI app), you can create your own pre-set moods. You can set one light setting for watching TV and another for having a cosy dinner.

Learn how to create and manage moods with the IKEA Home smart app by watching the video.

How does smart lighting work?

You can apply a mood to a group of lights by setting their colour and brightness parameters. A group can be associated with several moods. Living rooms, for instance, can have a warmer light for dinner and a brighter/cooler light for working.

Is it possible to change my mood settings?

It is not possible to change the IKEA default moods, but you can create your own mood settings.

In the IKEA Home smart app, how many groups and moods can be created?

In the IKEA Home smart app, you can create up to nine moods and unlimited groups. TR*DFRI gateways can connect up to 50 devices, with 10 light sources and one steering device (remote, wireless dimmer, etc.) per group.

How to set timers

The light can be turned on/off according to a schedule, you can set a wake-up light, or it can be on/off even when you are not home.

See this video for instructions on setting timers with the IKEA Home smart app (formerly TR*DFRI).

Is the IKEA Home smart app able to wake me up in the morning?

You can set a "Rise and shine" timer to wake you up in the morning. 30 minutes before the time you set, the lights slowly brighten. During this time, the light will gradually become brighter.

How do I set Timers?

The IKEA Home smart app lets you choose from three different Timers: Rise and Shine to wake you up, Away from home to turn your lights on and off as if you were at home, and On or Off to have them turn on or off when you want them to.

Is the IKEA Home smart app able to wake me up in the morning?

It is possible to wake up in the morning by setting a "Rise and Shine" timer. A few minutes before the set time, the lights gradually brighten. The lights will gradually become brighter as time goes by.

How do I set Timers?

As a user of the IKEA Home smart app, you can establish three different Timer settings: Rise and Shine, Away from Home and ON or OFF. These will allow you to schedule your lights to turn on and off exactly when you want them.

How much does the IKEA Home smart app cost?

There is no charge to download the IKEA Home smart app.

IKEA Home smart app is available for iOS

IKEA Home smart app for Android is available for download

How do I change the pre-set language?

On the home screen, click settings (the gear icon). Then select the language you want.

How do I find the version number of the IKEA Home smart app?

You can find the version number on the IKEA Home smart app under "Clear all settings" at the bottom of the settings page.

The version number can be found under the 'Version' section in the App Store and on Google Play.

How many family members can simultaneously control the light sources from smart devices using the IKEA Home smart app?

Up to 10 smart devices can be connected simultaneously to the TR*DFRI gateway.

Will my current smart lighting products automatically appear in the IKEA Home smart app if I have a non-gateway system and want to add a TR*DFRI gateway?

The steering device needs to be factory reset and added to the gateway. Connect your light sources afterward. IKEA Home smart app will guide you through the process step-by-step.

What is the best way to check whether my gateway is connected to my home network?

When your gateway is connected to your home network, it will display a message. The film "How to install TR*DFRI gateway kit" can be viewed online.

What are the steps for updating the IKEA Home smart app?

If the IKEA Home smart app prompts you to accept the update, do so.

If I move to a new home, I want to take my smart lighting system with me. How do I start over?

It is possible to reset the system to factory default settings using the "Clear All Settings" option in the App.

In the app settings, when should I disconnect from the gateway and what happens when I do so?

If you want to connect to another gateway, you should disconnect from the gateway. For example, let's say you have one gateway at work and one at home. To switch between them, you must log off. The gateways store all of the settings (mood groups) that are unique to each.

Is it possible to control my light sources from the IKEA Home smart app even when I'm not at home?

You cannot control your light sources with the IKEA Home smart app while you are outside of your WiFi range (local network). The light can be controlled even when you are not connected to your local network by setting up one of the integrations, such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, or Google Assistant. If you are looking for market and language availability information, please contact Apple, Amazon, or Google.

What mobile devices are compatible with the IKEA Home smart app?

Android (KitKat 4.4 or Lollipop 5.0) and iOS (iOS 9 or later) users can use the IKEA Home smart app.

What is the gateway?

Your IKEA Home smart app is controlled by your gateway, which connects your light sources to your WiFi network, allowing you to control your lights from anywhere in your home. In the absence of the gateway, your IKEA smart lighting cannot be controlled through the IKEA Home smart app.

Is there anything I need to use the TRÅDFRI gateway and IKEA Home smart app?

A WiFi connection, a cable connection, a light source from IKEA smart lighting and a steering device are required.

Four ways to control smart lighting

We have physical devices and apps for everyone! Changing the mood of your home is as easy as pressing a button, waving your hand, tapping your phone or simply speaking. Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.

 1.Remote control

With a simple touch of a button, you can control IKEA Home smart products.

2. Sensor

With motion-activated lighting, you can feel safer in your home.

3. IKEA Home smart app

In IKEA Home smart app, you can set a variety of scenes and timers to make everyday more convenient.

Are you aware of this? TRÅDFRI has been rebranded as the IKEA Home smart app.

4. Voice control

You can control your IKEA Home smart products with your voice. You can use Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit to do it.

Remote control for TR*DFRI

You control the brightness of the remote control by clicking on the sun symbol. Left and right arrows change colour.

A wireless dimmer using the TR*DFRI protocol

The wireless dimmer is controlled by holding down the "1" or "0" symbol. If you only tap "1" or "0," the lights will turn on or off.

To adjust colour temperature, you need a remote control or the IKEA Home smart app and gateway since the wireless dimmer only controls brightness.

App for IKEA Home smart

The IKEA Home smart app allows you to adjust the brightness and colour of individual lights or groups of lights. Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Select a colour by pressing the colour button.

Motion sensor TR*DFRI

In order to change the color/brightness of a bulb connected to the motion sensor, you need the IKEA Home smart app and gateway.

The IKEA Home smart app will turn the light on according to whatever settings you created in the motion sensor.

What is the maximum number of colour temperatures that can be produced by the TR*DFRI White Spectrum light bulb?

TR*DFRI White Spectrum light bulbs come in three different white temperatures: warm white (2700K), warm glow (2200K) and cool white (4000K).

My motion sensor now has a white or colour spectrum bulb. What should I do?

It can be done through the IKEA Home smart app, which means you need a gateway. The IKEA Home smart app lets you adjust brightness and colour temperature. Following this, the bulb will turn ON to whatever settings were set in the app when the motion sensor is triggered.

A light group is what?

The term "light group" refers to a collection of two or more bulbs controlled by the same steering mechanism.

Can TR*DFRI light bulbs be grouped?

IKEA Home smart app (connected to a TR*DFRI gateway) lets you group light bulbs. As well as creating groups of lights (up to 10) that are controlled by a single steering device (remote control, wireless dimmer, and motion sensor).

The new light bulb should be connected to a different group than my previous ones, but I only have one steering device.

IKEA Smart lighting can be expanded using your steering device. You can create a new group in your IKEA Home smart app and then drag and drop the desired lights to the new group.

Is it possible for different light sources to have different brightness levels?

Yes, you can either use the IKEA Home smart app, or you'll need a wireless dimmer for each light source.

Are IKEA smart lighting products memory-enabled?

Definitely. The brightness setting of a light will be remembered when it is dimmed while set to a certain colour temperature.

Is it possible to control individual light sources?

With the IKEA Home smart app, you can control individual light sources. Without the app, each light source will require a separate steering device.

Is it possible to turn on and off my light without using a smart device?

Using the main power switch, steering device, or IKEA Home smart app is possible.

Can I control my smart lighting products using normal wall circuits?

Definitely. You can use the main power switch to turn the lights on and off, but not to dim the lights or change the colour temperature.

Is it necessary to be close to my lights to control them?

With a steering device, you need to be within 10 metres of the light. If you have a TR*DFRI gateway you can control the light via the IKEA Home smart app if you're within WiFi range.

Is each light source required to have a steering device (remote control, wireless dimmer, or motion sensor)?

Sadly, no. The TR*DFRI steering device can steer up to 10 LED light bulbs, LED panels, lamps or spots simultaneously.

A light source (remote control, wireless dimmer, or motion sensor) can be removed from my steering device.

By flipping the main switch six times, you can remove a smart light source.

Here are instructions on how to reset a TR*DFRI light bulb: "How to reset a TRÅDFRI light bulb".

Risks related to security, interference, and radiation

Security

In order to make sure our products are as safe and as current as possible when purchased, we have applied a number of safety measures. In order to guarantee the safety of our smart lighting products, we use AES encryption using 128 bits, and we test and approve them in accordance with all applicable standards.

TRÅDFRI products are not regionally restricted and will fit any lamp that works with their bulb size.

Radiation

from TR*DFRI products is significantly lower than that from WiFi devices and mobile phones. To avoid exposure to electricity or radiation, we recommend turning off the bulbs with the wall switch, which will make them completely powerless.

Interference

Once light sources are paired with a steering device, they can only be used together, so there's no possibility of neighbouring systems interfering with one another.

It is possible for interference to occur if other electrical appliances in your home operate on the same frequency (2.4 GHz). This product, however, is certified in accordance with the standards in the DoC (Declaration of Conformity) and should be free of interference.

What data are you collecting about me?

When you use the IKEA smart lighting system, IKEA doesn't collect any personal information about you.

When installing the light source, should the light switch be turned off?

While connecting a light source to a socket or cable, you should turn off the main power switch. After adding the bulb to your steering device and gateway, turn the light switch back on.

Do smart lighting products generate much heat?

Similar to regular light bulbs, the light bulb's temperature will rise slightly when it is lit.

How are smart lighting products different from other LED light bulbs and built-in LED lamps in terms of energy consumption?

Different products consume different amounts of energy, so make sure to check the product information on the website or on the packaging.

Has IKEA taken any safety measures to prevent its products from being hacked?

Security and safety are of the utmost importance to IKEA. IKEA smart lighting collection complies with all relevant regulations, as with all of our products. We have selected a closed platform solution to further secure our smart lighting products.

If I connect my IKEA smart lighting products to Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, am I at risk of being hacked?

To ensure our smart lighting products are secure, we work closely with Amazon, Google, and Apple. At IKEA, safety and security are of utmost importance. As with all IKEA products, the smart lighting collection complies with all relevant regulatory requirements.

Compatibility

Do IKEA smart lighting products work with other devices?

Currently, our smart lighting products are certified to work with Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant, provided you have a TRÅDFRI gateway. The IKEA smart lighting products use the Zigbee Light Link protocol, making them compatible with other Zigbee-certified products. Further, other device manufacturers may have developed proprietary solutions in order to control IKEA smart lighting products without IKEA support.