Ikea Trådfri: Connected outlets are coming soon HomeKit!

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The connected Ikea Trådfri jacks will soon be compatible with HomeKit, Apple's home automation ecosystem. The Swedish firm is currently deploying an update for this purpose on the US market. In a few days, it will be offered to all European users. We explain what will change.

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Trådfri sockets are among the best connected sockets on the market. Sold at low prices, they are compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, IFTT. Soon, they will enter Apple's HomeKit ecosystem, which centralises all your connected objects in a single application.

Ikea Trådfri connected jacks will be HomeKit compatible in a few days!

"We launched the deployment of the new firmware update for the gateway. We regret that it took so long. To ensure a smooth exit, we have begun deployment in the United States and we will continue with a global release next week "announces the furniture giant on Reddit.

The 1.8 update will be deployed in Europe in the coming days. Our colleagues at HomeKitNews have already been able to install the new firmware. Not surprisingly, the integration works perfectly. The Ikea plug appears in the House app, available on iPhone, iPad and Mac, next to your other connected objects, like your Philips Hue bulbs for example.

The gateway also allows you to control the connected bulbs of the brand and the future Ikea connected blinds. Have you ever cracked for a connected Ikea plug? Do you use HomeKit? We are waiting for your opinion in the comments.