Yours does all of that whilst answering all of the questions that I had prior to reading the article. Once you have this all working with the IKEA app, you can add the Hub to your Apple HomeKit by scanning the code on the back of the Hub. They sell dozens of different lights and bulbs, and some pump out just white light, whilst others can produce 16 million different colors.

Power supply and strip not included – Available for separate purchase or can be purchased as part of an LED strip kit. For example, if your smart plug can integrate with Alexa, you can issue voice commands to switch it on and off. Unlike traditional hub systems, in which devices communicate to a central controller, our Zigbee products use mesh networking technology. I recommend the water leak sensors to just about everyone since they are pretty inexpensive and can totally save your home from catastrophic water damage.Most of the smart power strips that we’ve reviewed have only three power sockets, but this one has four, which gives a bit more flexibility. Works with SmartThings Verified Reviewer You don’t need a Gateway or any steering device as these work natively with the SmartThings hub. This smart plug offers remote on/off control of small appliances, including lights, fans, kettles, and more.

Verified Reviewer I use these with switch and I integrate them into Google home so I have the best of both worlds.Is it possible, however, to set up Alexa routines that can change the lamp brightness (or on/off state)? While smart plugs are ingenious little devices, they are the type of tech that work better as part of a wider group.