Hi everyone,
I created a Script Blueprint to automate the reset sequence for IKEA Tradfri bulbs to get them into pairing mode.
As many of you know, resetting these bulbs requires toggling the power 6 times (or 5 in some firmware versions) with very specific timing. Doing this manually with a wall switch or toggling a dashboard button is tedious and often fails if the timing is off.
This blueprint creates a script that handles the timing perfectly using a smart plug or relay.
What it does:
It targets a Smart Plug (or Switch/Relay) and toggles the power 5 times with a 900ms OFF / 500ms ON delay pattern.
Prerequisites:
- The IKEA bulb you want to reset must be plugged into a Smart Plug or controlled by a Smart Switch/Relay that is already in Home Assistant.
The Blueprint
Click the badge to import this Blueprint directly into your Home Assistant instance:
Or import using this URL:
https://github.com/droidgren/home_assistant/blob/main/blueprints/IKEA_Bulb_reset.yaml
How to use
- Import the blueprint.
- Create a new script from the blueprint (Settings > Automations & Scenes > Scripts > Add Script).
- Select the Switch or Light entity that physically cuts power to your IKEA bulb.
- Run the script!
Hope this helps anyone struggling with pairing mode!