HomeKit, Trådfri and Gledopto RGB

I bought the Gledopto RGB+CCT LED controller(GO), so I could use RGB LED strips, not just the IKEA ones.

There were some IF:s, which will be scrutinized below, but it worked.

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The IF list;

• The controller was not labelled "Zigbee Light Link Compatible" but worked anyway
• The only way I could "pair" GO with the Trådfri system was via the Trådfri Gateway(TG).
• GO didn't appear in Apple Home app as the Trådfri lamps did
• It was some problems to pair GO with the Trådfri system

Start to connect the LED strip to the GO and then the 12/24 VDC from the power supply. (I even tried with halogen lamps which worked).

The strip should be lit. 

If You really will want to be "safe", reset the GO according to the instructions. After an off/on cycle, wait until the LED is lit before You turn it off again. 

Please check out som findings, regarding pairing, done by "Viking" in the comments. Compiled below Remarks.

The "pairing" was not really distinct but after some attempts it worked. Keep the GO close to the TG and try with;

• The pairing knob on the gateway. Press it att least 10 seconds, and the device will appear in TA.

or 

• With the Trådfri app(TA) opened, switch off the GO and then on again, and then TG will auto detect GO.

In TA it then will appear as "Disconnected Devices", tap and move it to a "Room".

Then You can adjust the colors using TA.

If it is important that GO shall appear in the Apple Home App You can use the Homebridge solution with the Trådfri plugin. Then You also can change the colors in Home App !

The Homebridge log will then show You something like this 

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Creating new lightbulb GL-C-008 (65558)...

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Updating power to ON on lightbulb 'GL-C-008'

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Updating brightness to 100% on lightbulb 'GL-C-008'

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Updating active status to ALIVE on lightbulb 'GL-C-008'

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Updating to color f1e0b5 (43, 0, 50) on lightbulb 'GL-C-008'

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Updating to color f1e0b5 (43, 68, 50) on lightbulb 'GL-C-008'

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Initializing platform accessory 'TRADFRI control outlet'...

[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Initializing platform accessory 'TRADFRI bulb'...
[2019-2-16 09:41:51] [Ikea Trådfri Gateway] Initializing platform accessory 'GL-C-008'...

Remarks

"Viking" didn't succeed with my pairing instruction so he paired the GO with an IKEA on/off switch - as a light bulb. Quote "That was successful and I can now see the GO both in the IKEA App and in Home Assistant. And the control in HA includes RGB + Dimm + on/off"