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I use the Ikea lights and bridge, although mine is a few years old at this point. Everything just works and I've maybe had 1 issue in just over 4 years. Easily integrates with either Google Home or HomeKit or HA. My only complaint is (my) bridge needs hardwire ethernet access and each bridge only supports 5 devices. I bought one of the wireless physical switches which seemed like it would come in handy, but the battery died pretty quick. Not a big deal though as I never used it anyway, but having the option was nice.

>>chrsst+(OP)
Wait, please define "device" as used in that sentence. Not counting bulbs, right?

>>kstrau+u3
Any light you want to independently control is a device. So yes, each bulb is a device. But that was with the TRADFRI, which it seems they don't sell anymore. It looks like the DIRIGERA supports up to 100 devices though, so probably nothing to worry about. Feels like I probably bought the first gen of their smart products.

>>chrsst+(OP)
> each bridge only supports 5 devices.

I still have one of the original hubs and I definitely have more than 5 devices (light bulbs and outlets) working without problem.

> I bought one of the wireless physical switches which seemed like it would come in handy, but the battery died pretty quick

I have at least 3 physical switches in use and they’ve lasted at least 2 years so far.

>>chrsst+(OP)
I have about four or more different products, including Hue, Ikea, Mirabella Genio.

So far Genio is cheaper and works at least as well as the rest.