What is better: Connect IKEA Trådfri via Zigbee in Homey Bridge or Trådfri app?

[nickevackerdag]

Hello!

Is it better to install IKEA Trådfri devices with Trådfri app or with Zigbee in Homey bridge? What is the difference between using one or the other?

Best regards, Niklas

[Dijker]

Both options you mention are the same,

Homey Beta does not support the IKEA Trådfri Gateway App voor Homey | Homey you need a Pro fro that.

for IKEA Trådfri App voor Homey | Homey you need a Homey Bridge OR a Homey Pro.

[nickevackerdag]

So I can uninstall the IKEA app and just use Zigbee in Homey bridge without missing anything?

[Dijker]

Ah, Now I understand.
No!
the App provides sometimes more / better integration (Color / Dim) and all non-standard device specific functions. Always use a Device / Brand specific App when available.

Build-in Zigbee is just to support a basic set of options when a Device specific App is not available.

[nickevackerdag]

Thanks!