IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS)
IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) is a Matter + Zigbee smart light from IKEA. IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Aqara, eWeLink, Google Home, Home Assistant, Homey, Hubitat, IKEA Home smart, SmartThings, Tuya / Smart Life, and Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY).
Which ecosystems does it work with?
| Ecosystem | Verdict | How |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Alexa | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple Home | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Aqara | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aqara Hub M3 can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Aqara Hub M3 has a Thread border router built in). |
| eWeLink | Compatible | Pairs with SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Google Home | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Home Assistant | Compatible | Pairs with Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Homey | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Hubitat | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| IKEA Home smart | Compatible | IKEA DIRIGERA pairs IKEA Zigbee devices directly. |
| SmartThings | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Tuya / Smart Life | Compatible | Pairs with Tuya Zigbee Gateway's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA (DIY) | Compatible | Pairs with SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator)'s Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Bosch Smart Home | Not compatible | Bosch Smart Home Controller II's Zigbee radio only pairs Bosch devices, so this IKEA device cannot join it directly. |
| Philips Hue | Not compatible | Philips Hue Bridge's Zigbee radio only pairs Philips Hue devices, so this IKEA device cannot join it directly. |
| Ring / Amazon Alexa | Not compatible | IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) and Ring Alarm Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
Verdicts are derived from certification records, open-source driver support, and each hub's documented radios — see the methodology for the rules. “Adapter needed” means a border router, bridge, or add-on radio is required.
| Protocols | Matter, Zigbee |
|---|
| Matter certified | Yes |
|---|---|
| Matter device type | Extended Color Light |
| Matter certification date | 2025-12-16 |
| Commissioning flow | Standard |
| Zigbee2MQTT supported | Yes |
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| Capabilities | color, color temperature, dimming, light |
|---|---|
| OTA updates via open-source tooling | No |
| Model number | KAJPLATS_CWS |
|---|---|
| Zigbee model IDs | KAJPLATS E27 CWS globe 1055lm, KAJPLATS E14 CWS globe 806lm, KAJPLATS GU10 CWS 575lm, KAJPLATS E26 CWS globe 1100lm, KAJPLATS E12 CWS globe 800lm |
| Matter vendor ID (VID) | 0x117C |
| Matter product ID (PID) | 0x9005 |
Hub-by-hub compatibility
| Hub | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Amazon Echo Hub | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo Hub can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo Hub has a Thread border router built in). |
| Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd generation) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple HomePod mini | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod mini can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod mini has a Thread border router built in). |
| Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Aqara Hub M3 | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Aqara Hub M3 can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Aqara Hub M3 has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google Nest Hub Max | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub Max can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Google Nest Wifi Pro | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Wifi Pro can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Wifi Pro has a Thread border router built in). |
| Google TV Streamer | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Google TV Streamer can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google TV Streamer has a Thread border router built in). |
| Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1 | Compatible | Pairs with Home Assistant Connect ZBT-1's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Home Assistant Green | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Home Assistant Green can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Home Assistant Yellow | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Home Assistant Yellow can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Homey Bridge | Compatible | Pairs with Homey Bridge's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Homey Pro (Early 2023) | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Homey Pro (Early 2023) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Homey Pro (Early 2023) has a Thread border router built in). |
| Homey Pro mini | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Homey Pro mini can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Homey Pro mini has a Thread border router built in). |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Hubitat Elevation C-8 Pro can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network. |
| IKEA DIRIGERA | Compatible | IKEA DIRIGERA pairs IKEA Zigbee devices directly. |
| Samsung SmartThings Hub v2 | Compatible | Pairs with Samsung SmartThings Hub v2's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | Compatible | Certified Matter device, so Samsung SmartThings Station can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Samsung SmartThings Station has a Thread border router built in). |
| SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator) | Compatible | Pairs with SMLIGHT SLZB-06 (Zigbee PoE coordinator)'s Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub | Compatible | Pairs with SONOFF iHost Smart Home Hub's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Compatible | Pairs with SONOFF ZBDongle-E (Zigbee USB coordinator)'s Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator) | Compatible | Pairs with SONOFF ZBDongle-P (Zigbee USB coordinator)'s Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Tuya Zigbee Gateway | Compatible | Pairs with Tuya Zigbee Gateway's Zigbee radio. Zigbee2MQTT support confirms the device speaks standard Zigbee; depth of native driver support can vary by hub. |
| Aqara Hub M2 | Not compatible | Aqara Hub M2's Zigbee radio only pairs Aqara devices, so this IKEA device cannot join it directly. |
| Bosch Smart Home Controller II | Not compatible | Bosch Smart Home Controller II's Zigbee radio only pairs Bosch devices, so this IKEA device cannot join it directly. |
| Philips Hue Bridge | Not compatible | Philips Hue Bridge's Zigbee radio only pairs Philips Hue devices, so this IKEA device cannot join it directly. |
| Ring Alarm Pro | Not compatible | IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) and Ring Alarm Pro share no protocol — there is no direct or bridged pairing path. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) work with Apple Home?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Apple HomePod (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Apple HomePod (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) work with Google Home?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Google Nest Hub (2nd generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) work with Amazon Alexa?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Amazon Echo (4th generation) can pair it — whether it uses Wi-Fi or Thread (Amazon Echo (4th generation) has a Thread border router built in).
Does the IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) work with SmartThings?
Yes. Certified Matter device, so Aeotec Smart Home Hub (SmartThings) can pair it. If this model connects over Thread rather than Wi-Fi, you will also need a Thread border router on your network.
Is the IKEA KAJPLATS bulb, color/white spectrum (Matter) (KAJPLATS_CWS) Matter certified?
Yes — it holds a Matter certification in the CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger (certified 2025-12-16), so any Matter controller can pair it.
Sources
- on.dcl.csa-iot.org (retrieved 2026-07-17)
- www.zigbee2mqtt.io (retrieved 2026-07-17)