Not found by gateway/hub LED not responding Pairing times out

Fresh battery - Install new battery before pairing (CR2032 or CR2450). Enter pairing mode - Hold pairing button (usually 4 dots or on back) for 10 seconds. Close to hub - Keep within 10 feet of gateway or Zigbee hub. Hub in pairing mode - Ensure hub is actively searching for devices. Factory reset - Some devices need reset before re-pairing.

Button press ignored Scene not activating Wrong action triggered

Configure actions - In IKEA app, assign scenes/actions to button. Multiple presses - SHORTCUT supports press and long-press. Check battery - Low battery causes missed presses. Scene setup - Create scene in IKEA app before assigning to button.

Arrow buttons not responding Dimming not smooth On/off working but not dimming

Pair to hub first - STYRBAR must connect to gateway, not directly to bulbs. Assign to room - Assign remote to control specific room or lights. Button mapping - Top/bottom for on/off, left/right for dim or scenes. Firmware update - Update via IKEA app for latest features.

Want remote without gateway Direct pairing not working

STYRBAR can pair directly - Hold pairing button near powered-on bulb. Bulb in pairing mode - Power cycle bulb 6 times to enter pairing mode. Limited features - Direct pairing has fewer features than gateway setup. One remote per bulb - Without gateway, remote pairs to specific bulb.

Events not detected Button presses not captured Can't use with non-IKEA hubs

ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT - Pair directly to Home Assistant for full control. Button events - Most hubs can capture button press events. Automation triggers - Use button presses to trigger any automation. Re-pair to new hub - Factory reset before pairing to different hub.

IKEA Smart Button and Remote Not Controlling

IKEA SHORTCUT button and STYRBAR remote provide physical control for smart home devices. This guide covers pairing and control issues.

Button/Remote Not Pairing

Symptoms

Not found by gateway/hub
LED not responding
Pairing times out

Solutions

Fresh battery - Install new battery before pairing (CR2032 or CR2450).
Enter pairing mode - Hold pairing button (usually 4 dots or on back) for 10 seconds.
Close to hub - Keep within 10 feet of gateway or Zigbee hub.
Hub in pairing mode - Ensure hub is actively searching for devices.
Factory reset - Some devices need reset before re-pairing.

SHORTCUT Button Not Triggering

Symptoms

Button press ignored
Scene not activating
Wrong action triggered

Solutions

Configure actions - In IKEA app, assign scenes/actions to button.
Multiple presses - SHORTCUT supports press and long-press.
Check battery - Low battery causes missed presses.
Scene setup - Create scene in IKEA app before assigning to button.

STYRBAR Remote Not Working

Symptoms

Arrow buttons not responding
Dimming not smooth
On/off working but not dimming

Solutions

Pair to hub first - STYRBAR must connect to gateway, not directly to bulbs.
Assign to room - Assign remote to control specific room or lights.
Button mapping - Top/bottom for on/off, left/right for dim or scenes.
Firmware update - Update via IKEA app for latest features.

Direct Bulb Control

Symptoms

Want remote without gateway
Direct pairing not working

Solutions

STYRBAR can pair directly - Hold pairing button near powered-on bulb.
Bulb in pairing mode - Power cycle bulb 6 times to enter pairing mode.
Limited features - Direct pairing has fewer features than gateway setup.
One remote per bulb - Without gateway, remote pairs to specific bulb.

Home Assistant and Other Hubs

Symptoms

Events not detected
Button presses not captured
Can't use with non-IKEA hubs

Solutions

ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT - Pair directly to Home Assistant for full control.
Button events - Most hubs can capture button press events.
Automation triggers - Use button presses to trigger any automation.
Re-pair to new hub - Factory reset before pairing to different hub.