How to add IKEA Trådfri to Philips Hue
https://www.smarthomegeeks.co.uk/how-to/add-ikea-tradfri-philips-hue/
Unfortunately there is no way to check the bulb firmware from the packaging. The bulbs we tested were from central London on 20/9/17 and still had the old firmware. This means they require an update so you need a controller and hub. If your reading this a few months later you might be ok to try just a bulb.