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How to connect IKEA Trådfri Motion Sensor to Apple HomeKit

Workaround required

The verdict

IKEA Trådfri Motion Sensor does not have native support for Apple HomeKit, but you can still integrate it using a bridge or workaround.

How to fix it

IKEA Trådfri Motion Sensor requires the IKEA Dirigera hub and works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with a Zigbee controller like ConBee II and the homebridge-z2m plugin.

Note: This device works best when paired with a compatible hub or bridge.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Get the required bridge hardware — a IKEA Dirigera is the recommended option for hosting the bridge software. You can find compatible options on Amazon.

    View compatible hubs on Amazon →
  2. 2

    IKEA Trådfri Motion Sensor requires the IKEA Dirigera hub and works with Alexa and Google. For HomeKit, use HomeBridge with a Zigbee controller like ConBee II and the homebridge-z2m plugin.

  3. 3

    Open the Apple HomeKit app, tap Add Device or check your linked accounts — IKEA Trådfri Motion Sensor will appear and you can control it with voice commands and automations alongside your other Apple HomeKit devices.

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