From today they are available in the Trådfri smart plugs at Ikea stores in the US and UK. They are expected to reach the rest of the markets in the coming weeks, when the product adapts to the particular characteristics of sale in the rest of the countries.
The Trådfri smart plug, like the entire range, has a low cost and will be compatible with HomeKit in the futureTherefore, it is one of the most versatile options, if you don't want to spend a lot of money. For only U.S. dollar 9,99 sold in Ikea stores in the USA.
According to the information collected by the magazine Reddit, an employee of the Trådfri production team spoke of the integration with HomeKit as a work plan that we will see in the future. For now, to use this Ikea plug requires the Trådfri Gateway. This Ikea smart accessories controller is sold for U.S. dollar 30 in the US but can be purchased in most stores. It is compatible not only with this smart plug, but also with the rest of the components in the range: light bulbs, dimmers, movement sensors, among others.
Moment we do not know the date on which Ikea will have HomeKit compatibility for the Trådfri smart plug. Ikea began offering automated products to its customers late last year, with the smart bulbs and lights. From the beginning they have been characterized by lighting sets affordable for all budgets. It is the perfect solution for those who are starting with the automation of their home.
Since the exit of macOS Mojave, we can enjoy HomeKit on our Mac. Until then it was not possible to control the lighting in our home, if it was not through an iOS device. The appearance of HomeKit on the Mac closes the circle of Apple devices capable of controlling lights, plugs, blinds and any other element that is controllable with HomeKit, but this time through the screen of our Mac, without having to lift the hands of our Trackpad. On this page we will inform you of any news in this field.