IKEA E1836 Compatibility
Askvader On/Off Switch · switch Zigbee
The IKEA E1836 (Askvader On/Off Switch) is a Zigbee switch / relay from IKEA. It controls a connected load or circuit, letting you automate lighting and powered devices from your smart-home hub. It's confirmed working across 3 platforms, including ZHA (Home Assistant), Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ. Because it speaks standard Zigbee, the IKEA E1836 pairs with any Zigbee coordinator once it's joined to one of the supported bridges above.
Compatibility at a glance
IKEA E1836 is a Zigbee switch from IKEA. It is compatible with: ZHA (Home Assistant), Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ.
| ZHA (Home Assistant) | ✓ Supported |
| Zigbee2MQTT | ✓ Supported |
| deCONZ | ✓ Supported |
| Zigbee2Tasmota | ✗ Not supported |
| ioBroker | ✗ Not supported |
| Zigbee for Domoticz | ✗ Not supported |
| iHost | ✗ Not supported |
Where to buy the IKEA E1836
The IKEA E1836 is widely available on Amazon in the US, UK, Canada and across Europe. Prices and stock vary by region — the link below opens results for your local Amazon store.
⚡ Check your region: in-wall devices follow local wiring standards — pick the version sold for your country (US/UK/EU).
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Recommended Zigbee coordinators
The IKEA E1836 needs a Zigbee coordinator (USB stick) to join your network. These are the ones we'd buy:
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Frequently asked questions
Does the IKEA E1836 work with Home Assistant?
Yes. The IKEA E1836 is supported in Home Assistant — natively through the ZHA integration. It also works through Zigbee2MQTT.
Is the IKEA E1836 compatible with Zigbee2MQTT?
Yes, the IKEA E1836 is supported by Zigbee2MQTT.
What Zigbee hub do I need for the IKEA E1836?
Any Zigbee coordinator paired with one of the supported bridges (ZHA (Home Assistant), Zigbee2MQTT, deCONZ) will let you use this device. A SONOFF Zigbee dongle or a ConBee II are common choices.