Zha: Ikea bulb and switch has developed a native Ikea relationship

[FloatingBoater (James Derrick)]

Yes - use the forum search. I’ve posted on this issue several times.

Direct pairing is also in all of the IKEA Zigbee device manuals I’ve read, although they just show a remote control next to a bulb or plug.

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IKEA VALLHORN - Strange behavior

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Tradfri Remote Direct Binding with bulb, how to?

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Ikea switch triggering an Aquara switch

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