IKEA Home smart review
A free mobile control center for IKEA devices, scenes, routines and Matter bridging.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
IKEA Home smart is a free mobile app for managing compatible IKEA smart-home products, including lighting, blinds, speakers, air purifiers and plugs. It is aimed at households building an IKEA-centered setup and provides room organization, individual or grouped controls, scenes, routines and scheduled actions. The app runs on iOS and Android, while compatible hardware is sold separately.
The pricing model is straightforward: the app is free to download, with no paid plan described. Hardware costs are separate, and DIRIGERA is used for hub-based capabilities such as bridging IKEA Zigbee devices to Matter. Integrations include Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and Matter, allowing supported devices to connect with those ecosystems. IKEA also states that basic functions of its smart products can work without an internet connection, while hub features and some controls require the hub and app.
Its strongest depth is in practical household automation: devices can be arranged by room, controlled in groups, assigned to scenes and routines, and scheduled with timers. Compatible smart plugs can provide power-usage monitoring, and connected voice assistants add hands-free control. The scope is intentionally focused on compatible IKEA equipment rather than a broad, vendor-neutral device catalog, and deployment is mobile rather than desktop-based. IKEA-focused households wanting free basic automation should find the feature set aligned with that use; buyers needing wider non-IKEA coverage or another deployment model should look elsewhere.
Questions about IKEA Home smart
What does IKEA Home smart run on? iOS and Android. It runs as a mobile app.
What does IKEA Home smart integrate with? 4 integrations: Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and Matter.
Who is IKEA Home smart built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).
IKEA Home smart pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free iOS and Android app for compatible IKEA devices
- Scenes, routines, groups and timers organize everyday automation
- DIRIGERA bridges IKEA Zigbee devices to Matter
- Where it doesn't
- Compatible IKEA hardware and the DIRIGERA hub are sold separately
- Coverage centers on compatible IKEA devices and products
- Hub features and some controls require internet access
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