IKEA Launches HomeKit Support for Trådfri Smart Lighting System

[MacRumors]

After multiple false starts and delays, IKEA today has updated its Trådfri iOS app [Direct Link] with a note that states the company is finally rolling out "Apple HomeKit integration for voice control of your lights with Siri" (via Macerkopf) [Google Translate].

After updating the Trådfri gateway, owners of the smart light bulbs will have to enter an 8-digit code to manually add their bulbs into Apple's Home app. If you have a newer version of the system, the code will be found on the underside of the gateway. For owners of older models, the Trådfri app will generate a code that they can then type into Home and begin controlling their lights with HomeKit commands and Siri.

What's New in Version 1.2.0
- Amazon Alexa integration for voice control of your lights with Alexa skill
- Apple HomeKit integration for voice control of your lights with SIRI
- Colour and white spectrum bulb
- Warm white, chandelier bulb E14 and Warm white GU10 bulb

IKEA first confirmed the Trådfri lights were HomeKit compatible back in August, before quickly walking back that statement and announcing that the update would arrive in the fall. The same thing happened in October, when the company reportedly began rolling out HomeKit support in the Trådfri iOS app, only to once again delay the launch due to "technical difficulties."

Article Link: IKEA Launches HomeKit Support for Trådfri Smart Lighting System

 

[Kebabselector]

Not a great start, but good to see the delay has helped to avoid releasing a buggy implementation.

 

[H3LL5P4WN]

Wait, they have a color bulb?

 

[jacjustjac]

What is this, a smart home for ants?!

 

[peppespizzapie]

After multiple false starts and delays, IKEA today has updated its Trådfri iOS app [Direct Link] with a note that states the company is finally rolling out "Apple HomeKit integration for voice control of your lights with Siri" (via Macerkopf) [Google Translate].

IKEA first confirmed the Trådfri lights were HomeKit compatible back in August, before quickly walking back that statement and announcing that the update would arrive in the fall. The same thing happened in October, when the company reportedly began rolling out HomeKit support in the Trådfri iOS app, only to once again delay the launch due to "technical difficulties."

Article Link: IKEA Launches HomeKit Support for Trådfri Smart Lighting System

Maybe Apple could learn something from this? DONT put crappy hard and software on the marked, but wait till it works as it should!

 

[hank moody]

we want hubless tradfri lights

 

[MrGimper]

Been waiting for this... seems cheaper than Hue etc

 

[peterh988]

So just to be clear, I need a gateway, plugged into the usb port on my extreme, a bulb or two, fitted in the lights, and the app, and i'm good to go with this?

 

[Corrode]

So just to be clear, I need a gateway, plugged into the usb port on my extreme, a bulb or two, fitted in the lights, and the app, and i'm good to go with this?

I’m curious to know if they can be used without a gateway and instead just use Apple TV as a hub.

 

[FidelSarcastro]

So just to be clear, I need a gateway, plugged into the usb port on my extreme, a bulb or two, fitted in the lights, and the app, and i'm good to go with this?

Not usb, ethernet

 

[peterh988]

Not usb, ethernet

So where do I stick the USB thingy? (Careful!)

 

[DrDice]

So where do I stick the USB thingy? (Careful!)

In the Power Supply

 

[nomad01]

Got this working earlier. Seems to work a treat so far. Nice to be able to tell Siri to turn all the lights off in one go. Quicker than loading the TRÅDFRI app.

 

[jamesliu_london]

Phppft. It doesnt provide anything HIVE, HUE,Wemo,Xiaomi doesn't do already.

I have too many Hubs, why would I want another one? Are are these aimed at people who buy games still in Dev?

 

[garyonmain]

Got this working earlier. Seems to work a treat so far. Nice to be able to tell Siri to turn all the lights off in one go. Quicker than loading the TRÅDFRI app.

[doublepost=1509666102][/doublepost]I am trying to set this up in homekit and it is asking for a 8 number code where do you get this?

Thanks.
[doublepost=1509666192][/doublepost]I need help getting the code for HomeKit. By the way I work at IKEA.

Thanks in advance for helping

I got it to work

 

[nomad01]

Phppft. It doesnt provide anything HIVE, HUE,Wemo,Xiaomi doesn't do already.

If you already have Philips Hue why are you even looking at this thread?
[doublepost=1509689810][/doublepost]

[doublepost=1509666102][/doublepost]I am trying to set this up in homekit and it is asking for a 8 number code where do you get this?

Thanks.
[doublepost=1509666192][/doublepost]I need help getting the code for HomeKit. By the way I work at IKEA.

Thanks in advance for helping

I got it to work

The Tradfri app will give it to you. If you go into SETTINGS on the Tradfri app and then INTEGRATIONS, Apple Homekit... the code is in there.

 

[Jimmyjamh]

There’s a real benefit if you’re in the UK, Ikea currently have a few more ranges of bulb fittings such as the E14 seas bulb shape instead of just a candle like Philips. I’m definitely tempted but as a few others have pointed out it’s another hub to have plugged into a router or power line.

 

[ZZEPPOSS]

I’m curious to know if they can be used without a gateway and instead just use Apple TV as a hub.

Ha! Dream on... ~)