Key Takeaways
- IKEA has launched a smart home app for Apple Watch, allowing users to control their smart lights from their wrist.
- The app is compatible with watchOS 10.6 or later and requires an IKEA Dirigera hub for device connectivity.
- Future updates may expand the app’s functionality to include more smart devices beyond just lighting.
IKEA Introduces Apple Watch Smart Home App
IKEA has quietly introduced a new version of its smart home app for the Apple Watch, although it has not been officially announced. Currently available in the App Store, the app allows users to control IKEA smart lights directly from their wrist. Features include the ability to toggle lights on or off, adjust brightness, and select from various lighting scenes and custom colors.
According to notes from Polly Allcock at Notebookcheck, while the change log for the main IKEA Home Smart app does not specify the watchOS app, screenshots confirm its capabilities. The existing IKEA Home Smart apps for iPad, iPhone, and Android provide broader control over smart devices like speakers, blinds, and air purifiers, but the Apple Watch version is currently limited to controlling IKEA’s smart lights. It’s anticipated that future updates may introduce compatibility with additional devices.
To use the app, an Apple Watch must be running watchOS 10.6 or later, and users will need an IKEA Dirigera hub. This hub serves as a connector for multiple IKEA devices and functions as a Matter bridge, enhancing the overall smart home experience.
For those without IKEA lighting solutions, the Apple Watch also supports other smart bulbs compatible with Apple HomeKit. Users may be able to control various lighting functions, such as powering them on or off, dimming, and color adjustments. Although the Philips Hue app for Apple Watch has been discontinued, users can still control their Hue lights through Apple HomeKit or available third-party apps.
Overall, this new app offers a convenient way to manage smart lighting and may evolve to support a wider array of devices in the future.
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