IKEA TRADFRI remotes and dimmers control IKEA smart lighting. This guide covers common issues with these controllers.
Remote Won't Pair
Pairing issues:
- DIRIGERA or TRADFRI Gateway: Need hub for full functionality
- Pairing mode: Press pair button 4 times quickly
- Direct pairing: Can pair directly to bulbs without gateway
- Reset: Press pair button 4 times to reset
- Battery: Install fresh battery before pairing
STYRBAR Remote
For STYRBAR remote control:
- 4 buttons: On/off, brightness up/down
- Hold: Hold brightness buttons for continuous dim
- Shortcut: Middle buttons can be shortcuts
- Battery: Uses AAA batteries
TRADFRI Dimmer
Wireless dimmer puck issues:
- Rotate: Rotate to adjust brightness
- Click: Press to toggle on/off
- Direct pair: Hold near bulb and click to pair
- Multiple bulbs: Can control up to 10 bulbs
- Battery: CR2032 battery
Shortcut Button
SOMRIG and TRADFRI shortcut buttons:
- Scene trigger: Configure to trigger scenes
- Press types: Single and double press supported
- Setup: Assign scenes in IKEA app
- Third-party: Works with Zigbee2MQTT for custom actions
SYMFONISK Sound Remote
For Sonos speaker control:
- Sonos integration: Controls Sonos speakers
- Volume: Rotate for volume, click for play/pause
- Pairing: Pair through Sonos app
- Actions: Customize buttons in Sonos app
Third-Party Hub Integration
Using without IKEA gateway:
- Zigbee2MQTT: Full support for all controls
- ZHA: Good support in Home Assistant
- SmartThings: Can pair as Zigbee buttons
- Events: Button presses appear as events