How to Connect IKEA Matter Smart Devices to Any Smart Home System

Never would I have thought IKEA of all would have Matter compatibility but here I am. I bought a few of their Matter products to try out (maybe too many to be honest) and I wanted to connect them to my smart home system. Let me list out the ways to connect IKEA Matter devices to any smart home system you might have.

So, I wanted to experiment with all the eco systems. I have both Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa, so I had to try Samsung SmartThings and Google Home at my brother’s place. Ding Ding Ding good news they all support the IKEA Matter supported devices.

How to Connect and Use IKEA Matter Devices with HomeKit Using Matter

Step 01: Open the Apple Home App on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 02: Tap on the “+” button on the top right corner.

Step 03: Tap on “Add Accessory.

Step 04: Scan the Dirigera Apple HomeKit Hub’s Matter pairing code.

Step 05: Tap on “Add to Home”.

Step 06: Once added, you can use the customization options.

Step 07: Place the Dirigera Hub in “location” or “room”.

Step 08: Tap on “Continue”.

Step 09: Name the device tap on “Done” and “Continue”.

Step 10: Select any additional appearance options.

Step 11: Tap on “Continue” add “Done”

It is also important to note that you can connect IKEA Matter smart devices to any smart home system with the Dirigera Hub.

How to Connect the Dirigera Hub to Samsung SmartThings

Step 01: Open the SmartThings app and have the QR code or the text string ready.

Step 02: Click on “Devices” and “+”.

Step 03: Here you will see the Matter logo with the text “Partner Devices” click on “Tap” under it.

Step 04: Tap on “Matter”.

Step 05: Once you are directed to the next screen, scan the QR code created earlier, or you can choose “Add without QR code.

Step 06: Now the device will be added.

However, as of now this is limited to IKEA smart lights and drivers.

What is the Dirigera Hub?

The Dirigera Hub is an IKEA Hub that is matter ready. This hub allows you to connect and control any smart home thing using the IKEA Home Smart App. You can listen to music, control your binds, dim the lights and so many things and it doesn’t even require you to re-wire your house!

These are my favourite features or actions of a Dirigera Hub:

• Adds personalization options.
• It is convenient.
• User-friendly.
• Enables the new IKEA Home Smart App.
• Handles a larger product segment.
• Onboard more products than the existing TRADFRI gateway.

How to Set Up the Dirigera Hub?

Step 01: Buy the Dirigera Hub

Step 02: Download the IKEA Home Smart App

Step 03: Open the app and tap on “Get Started”

Step 04: Select you region and tap on “Next”

Step 05: Review the Terms and Conditions and tap on “Accept”

Step 06: Tap on “Get Started”

Step 07: Connect the Hub HomeKit to the router

Step 08: Plug in the hub into an outlet with a USB cable and power block

Step 09: Tap on “Next” and tap on “Allow”

Step 10: Once the hub’s indicator light has completed a full circle, tap on “Next”

Step 11: Tap on “My Hub is Ready” and the hub is located, now the app will update it’s firmware

Step 12: Once complete tap on “Next”

Step 13: Tap on “Action” and select “Next”

Step 14: Name the IKEA hub and tap on “Next”

Step 15: Tap on “Suggested Options” and select “Add rooms to your home” then select “Create custom rooms” once complete.

How Does Matter Matter in IKEA

• It is flexible when switching between platforms such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Google Home.
• It has no limits to smart homes.
• Very reliable.
• Secure Connectivity.
• No need for apps and hubs.
• It has wireless connectivity with Threads, WLAN or Bridge.
• Better compatibility and interoperability.
• Matter-certified devices can work together seamlessly even if they were from different brands.

Control IKEA Devices with Matter

I connected my Dirigera bridge to the Matter Hub, so the access to all my connected devices is pretty straightforward.

I did notice that there is a tiny difference in the collection of device-centric features between the Matter app and the IKEA app. Apparently, that is due to the low range of features Matter includes as an up-and-coming standard.

What You Need to Know About Matter to IKEA

When I first checked out what is matter and what it is all about, I learned that it is a common language for smart devices that can connect various smart home ecosystems together.

A few things about IKEA to Matter are:

• It is a secure IoT (Internet of Things).
• Great security and compatibility.
• Very reliable.
• It supports many product types.
• It is IP-based.
• It is a connectivity standard.

What IKEA Devices Work with Matter

Vindstyrka Air Monitor

So, I already spoke about the IKEA Home Smart App and the Dirigera Hub which works with Matter. IKEA’s Vindstyrka Air Monitor also works with Matter. Let me elaborate.

The Vindstyrka Air Monitor is a matter-controlled indoor air quality monitor. It is equipped with a large display and works with the IKEA Smart Hub. I paired the air monitor with the Matter-ready Dirigera devices so that I can check the status on my phone.

Conclusion

When Matter was announced, people had huge hopes, which was not all met, but it made some things easier. With the Dirigera Hub you can easily control your smart devices. With the Matter-compatible smart home platform you can connect your IKEA devices securely and reliabliy. It enables smart home devices to work with each other which means you can control and manage your IKEA devices with the IKEA app.

FAQs

1. Does IKEA smart devices work with Apple HomeKit?

Yes! If you have a TRÅDFRI Gateway, you can use IKEA lighting products with Apple HomeKit and even Amazon Alexa.

2. How to add IKEA smart home Apple Home?

Step 01: Write down the code for your Trådfri Gateway.

Step 02: Open the Home Smart 1 App

Step 03: Tap on the “Settings” icon on the top right corner.

Step 04: Tap on “Integrations”.

Step 05: Tap on “Apple HomeKit”

Step 06: Allow access to your home data

Step 07: Choose a HomeKit home or set one up.

Step 08: The Gateway should appear as a nearby accessory.

Step 09: Tap on the Trådfri Gateway to add it to the HomeKit home.

Step 10: Type the code of your Trådfri Gateway.

Step 11: Select the location and give it a name.

3. Is IKEA part of Matter?

Yes, IKEA has announced the release of Matter products.

4. Is IKEA Home Smart ZigBee?

Yes, some products! The IKEA smart lighting products are certified as ZigBee Light Link.