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IKEA Home smart
What it is
IKEA Home smart is a free Android and iOS app for controlling IKEA smart home products. With DIRIGERA and the app, users can manage lighting, blinds, sound, air purifiers, outlets, sensors and accessories. Devices can be assigned to rooms, lights grouped, scenes and routines created, and actions scheduled with timers. Control can also use a hub, remotes, voice assistants or motion sensors. IKEA says the app works with Google Home, Apple Home and Alexa. Matter-enabled IKEA devices can join compatible smart home apps and be controlled across multiple platforms. DIRIGERA is recommended for connecting new and older IKEA devices, although Matter devices do not require that hub. DIRIGERA needs Wi-Fi and connects to the router with the included cable. IKEA says basic functions such as switching lights on and off are designed to work without an internet connection or remote server. Gateway software receives support, including security updates, for three years after purchase, while connected smart products receive support for five years.
For and against
For
- Free Android and iOS app
- Controls lighting, blinds, sound and sensors
- Supports Matter, Zigbee and voice assistants
- Offers scenes, routines and timer schedules
- Basic lighting actions can work offline
Against
- DIRIGERA requires Wi-Fi and router connection
- Gateway support lasts three years after purchase
- Connected product support lasts five years
The verdict
IKEA Home smart provides free control and scheduling for IKEA devices, with Matter and major voice-platform support. Buyers should check hub needs and the stated support periods before setting up a system.
Who it suits
It suits IKEA smart-home owners using Android or iOS who want room organization, routines, schedules and voice control. It also fits households using Matter, Google Home, Apple Home or Alexa.
Plans and prices
IKEA Home smart app
Free to download · controls IKEA smart products with DIRIGERA hub
Read 7 Oct 2026 · ikea.com
On the record
- Controls
- The app can place devices in rooms, group lights, create scenes and routines, and schedule actions with timers.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Customer support
- IKEA directs smart product users to its Customer Support Centres and support information on ikea.com.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Device support term
- IKEA says smart products connected to DIRIGERA or TRÅDFRI receive software support, including security updates, for five years after purchase.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Energy monitoring
- Yesikea.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Hub requirement
- DIRIGERA is recommended for connecting new and older IKEA devices, while the guide says Matter devices do not require it.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Local control
- Yesikea.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Maker history
- IKEA says Ingvar Kamprad founded the company in 1943 and that its design headquarters remain in Älmhult, Sweden.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Matter compatibility
- Matter-enabled IKEA devices can be added through compatible smart home apps and controlled across multiple platforms simultaneously.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Matter support
- Yesikea.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Network requirement
- The DIRIGERA hub requires Wi-Fi and connects to the router with the included cable.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Offline operation
- IKEA says basic smart product functions such as turning lights on and off are designed to work without an internet connection or remote server.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- IKEA Home smart lets people control IKEA smart home products through an app, hub, remotes, voice, or motion sensors.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security updates
- IKEA says it will provide DIRIGERA and TRÅDFRI gateway software support, including security updates, for three years after purchase.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported devices
- With DIRIGERA and the app, users can manage smart lighting, blinds, sound, air purifiers, outlets, sensors, and accessories.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Voice assistant support
- Yesikea.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Voice integrations
- IKEA says the app works with Google Home, Apple Home, and Alexa.ikea.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Zigbee support
- Yesikea.com · read 24 Sep 2026