How to Add a Light to an Ikea Tradfri Gateway

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Add an Ikea TrÃ¥dfri light bulb to the Ikea TrÃ¥dfri gateway

You'll Need:

• The Ikea TrÃ¥dfri app already installed on your mobile device
• The Ikea TrÃ¥dfri gateway already installed in your home and set up in the app
• A control device such as a remote control, wireless dimmer or motion sensor to be already added to the gateway
• A small flathead screwdriver

2. Add Light Bulb

1. Launch the Ikea Trådfri app on your mobile device.
   

1. Tap Settings in the top right corner.
   

1. Select Manage your devices.
   

1. Then tap Add.
   

1. And select Bulb.
   

1. You'll be shown a screen with instructions on what to do. We are already covering these steps but you can scroll up and down through them if needed. Choose the control device you want to link the bulb with.
   

3. Link Bulb with Wireless Dimmer

To complete the following steps, you will need the light bulb, wireless dimmer and mobile device handy.

With the Wireless Dimmer

1. Press the wireless dimmer against the palm of your hand and turn the cover counter clockwise then lift it to remove it.
   

1. Install the light bulb and power it on.
2. Place the wireless dimmer within an inch of the bulb then press and hold the Link button on the front for at least 10 seconds until the bulb stops pulsing.
   

1. Replace the cover and turn it clockwise to secure it.
   

On Your Mobile Device

5. You should get a confirmation message on the mobile device that the bulb was found. Tap OK to continue.
   

4. Link Bulb with Remote Control

To complete the following steps, you will need the light bulb, remote control and mobile device handy.

With the Remote Control

1. Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to remove the battery cover of the remote control.
   

1. Install the light bulb and power it on.
2. Place the remote control within an inch of the bulb then press and hold the Link button next to the battery for at least 10 seconds until the bulb stops pulsing.
   

1. Replace the battery cover.
   

On Your Mobile Device

5. You should get a confirmation message on the mobile device that the bulb was found. Tap OK to continue.
   

5. Link Bulb with Motion Sensor

To complete the following steps, you will need the light bulb, motion sensor and mobile device handy.

With the Motion Sensor

1. Install the light bulb and power it on.
2. Place the motion sensor within an inch of the bulb then press and hold the Link button on the back for at least 10 seconds until the bulb stops pulsing.
   

On Your Mobile Device

3. You should get a confirmation message on the mobile device that the bulb was found. Tap OK to continue.