IKEA · Mainstream cloud hubs
DIRIGERA Hub for Smart Products
Zigbee 3.0 · Matter · Wi-Fi · no local API · about $60
cloud requiredcloud required
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0MatterWi-Fi
1.5 W
Idle power
$60
List price
~200
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Mainstream cloud hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0, Matter, Wi-Fi |
| Cloud dependency | cloud required |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~200 |
| Idle power draw | ~1.5 W |
| Update outlook | actively maintained |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $60 |
Best for: Budget under $80Best for: Matter / future-proofBest for: Family / casual
Setup & gotchas
🌉 As a Matter bridge it can expose IKEA devices into other Matter systems, which the old TRADFRI gateway could not.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Affordable Zigbee hub that acts as a Matter bridge and controller
- + Works with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Apple Home
- + Replaces and upgrades the older TRADFRI gateway
Trade-offs
- − Best value only with IKEA smart products
- − Cloud account needed for full features
- − No official local API
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Frequently asked questions
Does the DIRIGERA Hub for Smart Products require the cloud?
Yes. The DIRIGERA Hub for Smart Products is cloud-required — a vendor account and an internet connection are needed, and routines run through the vendor cloud (no local API).
Which protocols and voice assistants does the DIRIGERA Hub for Smart Products support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Matter, Wi-Fi. Voice: Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 200 devices/brands.
How much does the DIRIGERA Hub for Smart Products cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $60 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1.5 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- IKEA DIRIGERA hub product page: ikea.com/us/en/p/dirigera-hub-for-smart-products-white-smart-50503414/ ↗
- Sources last checked: 2026-07-20 · Prices: Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026
- Idle-power and device-count figures are vendor-claimed or community-measured estimates. Prices fluctuate. Details without warranty — check the current manufacturer spec sheet before buying.