IKEA
IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart)
- Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA
- Local control
- Zigbee
Prices verified September 2026
Our verdict
One of the very few connected air purifiers with genuine local Home Assistant support — it's a straightforward Zigbee device, pairable directly via ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT with no cloud round-trip required, and it doubles as a decent Zigbee router when running on mains power. IKEA's own route is through a DIRIGERA hub and the IKEA Home Smart app, but that's optional if you're already running your own Zigbee coordinator.
What can Home Assistant control on the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart)?
Pairs directly as a Zigbee device via ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT (press and hold the button above the filter until it flashes to enter pairing mode) — no IKEA DIRIGERA hub or cloud account required, though IKEA's own app route goes through DIRIGERA if you'd rather use that. Exposes fan-speed control (off/auto/levels 1-5), PM2.5 air-quality sensor, filter and fan runtime counters, and an LED indicator control. On mains power it also acts as a genuine Zigbee router, which is handy for extending mesh coverage in the room it sits in.
Specs
| cadr | 55-270 m3/h (particle filter) / 50-240 m3/h (particle + gas filter) |
|---|---|
| modes | Manual (5 fan speeds) or Auto (reacts to onboard PM2.5 sensor) |
| filter | EPA 12 particle filter included, 99.5% rated efficiency; optional gas filter sold separately |
| dimensions | 51 x 53 x 19cm |
| power draw | 1.9-2W at minimum speed, 25-33W at maximum |
| recommended room size | 20 m2 (215 sq ft) |
How does the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) compare?
| Product | From | Protocol | Local control | Integration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) (this product) | £129 | Zigbee | Yes | Zigbee2MQTT / ZHA |
| Levoit Core 200S | £79.99 | Wi-Fi | Cloud | Works with HA |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) work with Home Assistant locally?
- Yes. The IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) is controlled locally in Home Assistant through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA, so it keeps working if your internet connection or the IKEA cloud goes down. Control and state updates stay on your own network.
- Which protocol does the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) use, and do I need a hub?
- The IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) uses Zigbee. To pair it with Home Assistant you need a Zigbee coordinator (for example a SkyConnect/ZBT-1 or Sonoff dongle) attached to your Home Assistant host. IKEA's own hub is not required when you integrate through Zigbee2MQTT or ZHA.
- How much does the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) cost in the UK?
- The lowest price we have listed for the IKEA STARKVIND Air Purifier (Smart) is £129 at IKEA UK. Prices were last checked in September 2026 and change often, so confirm on the retailer's page before buying.