Ikea's smart lights include a starter kit, which has a gateway and two bulbs that costs $80, while individual bulbs run as low as $12. That's similar to the Philips Hue White A19 Starter Kit, which costs $69 and includes a hub and two bulbs; additional Hue White bulbs cost about $15 each.-wifi bulb
Amazon and Ikea are hoping that these affordable smart home options will excite people into using smart homes, which have been slow to take off, despite exciting developments. Particularly, not having to use an app to control the smart home will make it an easier proposition to swallow.-smart home bulb
To be sure, the TRÃ…DFRI lights aren't the first smart bulbs that work with Alexa, Google Home, or HomeKit; all of the Philips Hue line can be controlled by all three smart home hubs, as well as many others (here's a list of all the lights that work with Alexa). However, it makes sense for a home goods retailer such as Ikea to get into this space.-smart light
