IKEA · Mainstream cloud hubs
TRADFRI Gateway
Zigbee 3.0 · no local API · about $35
cloud optionalcloud optional
Protocols
Zigbee 3.0
1 W
Idle power
$35
List price
~150
Devices (est.)
Specifications
| Category | Mainstream cloud hubs |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Zigbee 3.0 |
| Cloud dependency | cloud optional |
| Local API | no local API |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit) |
| Open source | closed-source |
| Directly supported devices (est.) | ~150 |
| Idle power draw | ~1 W |
| Update outlook | EoL risk |
| List price (Amazon.com, Q2/2026) | about $35 |
Best for: Budget under $80
Setup & gotchas
🔦 Its local CoAP interface made it a long-time favorite for Home Assistant tinkerers before DIRIGERA arrived.
Editorial take
Our hands-on read — the specs above are the sourced facts.
Strengths
- + Reliable local Zigbee control for IKEA lighting
- + Acts as an Apple HomeKit bridge
- + Very low power draw
Trade-offs
- − Superseded by the DIRIGERA hub
- − No Matter support
- − Aging firmware with limited future updates
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Frequently asked questions
Does the TRADFRI Gateway require the cloud?
Not for core control. The TRADFRI Gateway works locally (no local API); the cloud is optional and mainly adds remote access and extra features.
Which protocols and voice assistants does the TRADFRI Gateway support?
Protocols: Zigbee 3.0. Voice: Alexa, Google, Siri (HomeKit). It directly supports an estimated 150 devices/brands.
How much does the TRADFRI Gateway cost and how much power does it use?
List price is about $35 (Amazon.com market observation, Q2/2026 — actual prices fluctuate). Idle power draw is roughly 1 W. The hardware and firmware are closed-source.
Source & last checked
- IKEA TRADFRI Gateway product page: ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-gateway-white-00337813/ ↗
- 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.