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IKEA TRADFRI Gateway

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Not workingVerified plugin

2 reports: 1 says it doesn’t work, 1 says it can’t be supported.

Reported with 1 Homebridge plugin: Philips Hue.

What people report

PluginStatusWhat they saidConnectsSource
homebridge-ikea-tradfri-gatewayNot workingGateway did not respond error after updates; users advise native HomeKit instead
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Hi folks, yesterday I've updated Homebridge to 1.3.4, all the plugins (Homebridge Ikea Tradfri Gateway included), nom to 6.14.13 and node.js to 14.17.1 From that moment Homebridge won't start with the Homebridge Ikea Tradfri Gateway plugin enabled and it gives to me this error : ​ TradfriError: The gateway did not respond in time. at TradfriClient. (/usr/lib/node\_modules/homebridge-ikea-tradfri-gateway/node\_modules/node-tradfri-client/build/tradfri-client.js:186:39) at Generator.next ( ) at fulfilled …

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Connection not statedReddit thread · 2021-07
Philips Hue Verified
homebridge-hue
Won’t be supportedhomebridge-hue does not support Tradfri gateway; use dedicated Tradfri plugin
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Tradfri gateway is not supported with this plugin. You need Tradfri plugin https://www.npmjs.com/package/homebridge-ikea-tradfri-gateway

Excerpt saved from Arctic Shift Reddit archive on 2026-10-22.

LocalReddit comment · 2019-11

Each row is one report from a plugin’s GitHub issues, pull requests, discussions, wiki or docs, or from r/homebridge. Check the date and the linked thread before you buy.

In ReReHome

Once a Homebridge plugin publishes it, this device reaches Apple Home as a HomeKit accessory behind your Homebridge bridge, so ReReHome shows and controls it like any other.

Identifiers

BrandIKEA
ModelTradfri gateway
CategoryBridges and Hubs

Also reported as

  • IKEA Tradfri gateway