How to make IKEA and Philips Hue smart lights play nicely together, from simple hub pairing to fun DIY hardware hacks
What if you like IKEA's lights, but already have a Philips Hue setup, or want to incorporate lights and devices from other brands as well?Thankfully, there are lots of options to explore, from simple software solutions to crafty hardware hacks. Here are four ways to get all your smart lights to play along nicely.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: 1. Use the Matter standardLast week, IKEA launched a new driver for its integrated lights (including the type of strips and spots you would install in cupboards and cabinets) that not only lets you control them remotely via the IKEA Home app, but is also compatible with the Matter smart home standard.
- ▪What if you like IKEA's lights, but already have a Philips Hue setup, or want to incorporate lights and devices from other brands as well?Thankfully, there are lots of options to explore, from simple software solutions to crafty hardware ha
- ▪Here are four ways to get all your smart lights to play along nicely.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: 1.
- ▪Use the Matter standardLast week, IKEA launched a new driver for its integrated lights (including the type of strips and spots you would install in cupboards and cabinets) that not only lets you control them remotely via the IKEA Home app,
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Home Smart Home Smart Lights How to make IKEA and Philips Hue smart lights play nicely together, from simple hub pairing to fun DIY hardware hacks Features By Cat Ellis Published 19 September 2026 You don't have to choose one system or the other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter IKEA is really making a name for itself in smart home tech.
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