Ikea Skydrag - Cheap, Easy to Install Cabinet HomeKit Lighting

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@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

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@jameskelly1680 7 ай бұрын

I purchased these for my kitchen. They work great as undercabinet lighting and task lighting. The Ansluta power supply is a bit bulky, but overall I am impressed. I was unable to get the motion sensor to work at all. I just leave them on when I'm working in the kitchen, and they are on a switched outlet to turn them off when I leave. Disappointed by the lack of a good sensor, but it's not the end of the world. I really like the directional aspect of this light. If you point it downward, it shines downward and does not shine in your eyes. Good color temp, 2700K warm white.

@homekitnews 7 ай бұрын

The motion sensors were pretty unreliable in my experience too, but the lights themselves are the opposite, and still in use now. Thanks for the comment!

@markanthonyarnaez2517 6 ай бұрын

@@homekitnews It's not actually a motion sensor; it's a light sensor. Try toggling the switch to 'auto', then cover the two sensors for a few seconds; the light should turn off. Uncover the sensors, and the light will immediately turn on.

@homekitnews 6 ай бұрын

@@markanthonyarnaez2517 thanks for that. Unfortunately, regardless of what type of sensor it is, it’s still very slow compared to the contact sensors I use.

@jasoni4090 7 ай бұрын

If used in a display case, can the light be set to remain on? So not just when the doors are open

@homekitnews 7 ай бұрын

yes, you can do that.

@vadeedits6174 3 ай бұрын

Could i use it with the Milsbo display cabinet? And attach it to a class shelf? :)

@wrathcaster2555 2 ай бұрын

This is what I am planning to do with the 60cm sizes, any update or issues with you if you ended up doing it?

@jay-jay017 Жыл бұрын

How long is the cable attached to the light?

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

3.5 metres/137 inches.

@jay-jay017 Жыл бұрын

@@homekitnews thank you!

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

@@jay-jay017 you’re welcome.

@ikemanproductions7762 Жыл бұрын

Please help I am so confused on how u connected the sensor to the led strip and also which sensor are you using the eve or aqara?!

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

The strip and the sensors are all in HomeKit, which is how I'm able to trigger the lights with the sensors. I do clearly mention the brand of sensors I'm using in the video - Aqara and Mijia.

@ikemanproductions7762 Жыл бұрын

@@homekitnews what hub is the ikea light connected to?

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

It’s connected to the older Ikea Trådfri hub, via the Ikea Tradfri Driver.

@Sammie_Sorrelly Жыл бұрын

How's the brightness? I'd like to use this as an impromptu desk lamp as my setup doesn't really have space for a regular desk lamp directly above where I'm working, but I'm not sure if it's bright enough to work by. Thanks!

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

At 530lm it would be bright enough if it were in lamp, but because the light is spread across a wider area/length, in my opinion, you're not going to get that concentration of brightness that you might need for working at your desk. It does depend on how high above your desk you have it though.

@MArca-hj3xv Жыл бұрын

Do I need the driver? There is already cable with a switch available.

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

Yes, if you want the lights to connect to your smart home, you need the driver, which is the part that makes it ‘smart’ essentially.

@GixoMc Жыл бұрын

So, does not the sensor work?

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I’m not sure what you’re referring to.

@TSLApilot Жыл бұрын

@@homekitnewsthe built in under cabinet motion sensor

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

@@TSLApilot ok, I understand now. It did work, but just not as well as I expected, so I. Used the contact sensors instead.

@TheLastNoNamePS3 2 жыл бұрын

What gateway are you using to add the IKEA led and aqara/mija sensors ?

@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

I’m using an Aqara Hub M2 for the sensors, and the Ikea Trådfri gateway for the Ikea LED lights.

@olivernicholds Жыл бұрын

Wait how are you connecting it to Apple home?

@homekitnews Жыл бұрын

The lights are connected to an Ikea Tradfri driver, which then connects to the Ikea Tradfri Gateway, which is HomeKit compatible.

@suhaklee4925 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find any information of “no need to get the steering device anymore”?

@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

Previously, in order to add a Tradfri device to the Tradfri gateway, you needed what Ikea referred to as a 'Steering device' acting as sort of a middleman, which would typically be another Tradfri battery-operated device, like a wireless button or even a motion sensor. That's no longer required, thankfully. I briefly mention it in this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJK4qqtsnqqBoNk - starting at 3' 13".

@suhaklee4925 2 жыл бұрын

@@homekitnews First of all, thank you for your swift response. I had already seen your video that you linked for me and what I wonder was something like IKEA’s comment concerning “no need to get that.” I want to get IKEA IoT bulbs for my home that can be controlled by iOS HomeKit and what do you think I need to prepare? Thanks in advance and I like your voice.

@basztmc 2 жыл бұрын

why you need 2 door sensor? one for left and right?

@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s right. For both doors.

@basztmc 2 жыл бұрын

@@homekitnews oh you set the light separate for left and right ?

@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

@@basztmc it’s just one light, but I am ensuring the light will come on if either door is opened.

@basztmc 2 жыл бұрын

@@homekitnews why not put only one half of sensor on both side of door 😀

@homekitnews 2 жыл бұрын

@@basztmc because the other part of the sensor would have to sit on the LED strip itself, which would then block some of the light. That would looks rubbish.