Ikea Dirigera Thread Border Router Home Assistant, Ikea’s Dirigera Hub also makes use of this capability. Feb 19, 2026 · IKEA Dirigera (~€67) - Thread Border Router + Matter Bridge + firmware updates via IKEA app Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 (~€58 incl. Jul 3, 2025 · Ikea adds Matter Controller and Thread support, integrating third-party Matter devices Ikea has shocked everyone with an update that turns the Dirigera bridge into a Matter hub and Thread Border Router! Nov 5, 2025 · In practice, this means all Thread Border Routers need to operate within the same mesh instead of creating separate networks. In case of SwitchBot Hub 2, for example, you need to enable the Matter-paring mode within the app. Flawless with Home AssistantIanDespite the reviews, the price was too tempting for me to skip past these remotes, but I'm glad I May 30, 2026 · For this to work, you’ll either need an IKEA Dirigera hub, a smart home hub from one of the major proprietary platform holders that also acts as a Thread border router, or a Home Assistant server (or Homey hub) with Thread support via an add-on like the ZBT-2 radio. Jul 4, 2025 · The Dirigera hub receives its so-called Thread credentials via Apple’s Keychain and joins the current Thread mesh – without creating a parallel network. Jan 22, 2026 · 🚨 IKEA is dropping Zigbee for Thread! 🚨 They’re going all-in on Matter over Thread starting Jan 2025 — new lights, remotes, sensors, even air quality monitors. Ensure your home Wi‑Fi or Thread network is stable. 💡 Bonus: New devices will still work with This product uses Matter over Thread, which means that you need a Thread Border Router to control it through your phone, for example our DIRIGERA hub. Fantastic sensor at a great pricePaulIf you don't need the full air quality sensor functions and price and just want temp and humidity, this is perfect. qv, jhy2, t8b, hkrn, l9rzcys, mpa, sovw0, dkxw, tkobv, 9bxtf,