Ikea’s Entire New Smart Home Line Runs on Matter
▼ Summary
– Ikea is launching 21 new Matter-over-Thread smart home devices to improve cross-brand compatibility and simplify building a smart home.
– The new Kajplats smart bulb collection includes 11 variations, such as dimmable white and color-changing options, and remains compatible with older Ikea remotes.
– Ikea is introducing two new generic Bilresa remotes with dual buttons or a scroll wheel that can control multiple device types and groups.
– The collection features five new smart sensors, including motion, door/window, water leak, temperature/humidity, and air quality sensors for various home monitoring functions.
– US availability for smart remotes and sensors starts in January 2026, with smart bulbs following in April 2026, while UK pricing ranges from £3 to £25 per device.
Ikea is making a major leap into the future of smart homes with the launch of 21 new devices that all operate using the Matter-over-Thread standard. This strategic move promises to simplify the process of building a connected home by ensuring these products work seamlessly with devices from other brands. The collection includes both brand-new introductions and updated versions of existing products, all designed to offer enhanced functionality.
Earlier in the year, Ikea upgraded its Dirigera hub to function as a Matter controller. This allows users to integrate and manage smart devices from various other manufacturers directly within the Ikea Home Smart app. The company anticipates that this new Matter-compatible lineup will begin appearing on store shelves in select countries this month. For customers in the United States, the new smart remotes and sensors are scheduled to arrive in January 2026, with the smart bulbs following in April 2026. To prepare for this rollout, Ikea is already releasing updates this week to its app and hub, officially activating the Matter controller feature for all users.
The popular smart bulb category gets a refresh with the new Kajplats line, which streamlines the options into 11 distinct variations. This makes it much simpler for shoppers to identify the right bulb for their needs. The lineup includes 60mm E27/E26 bulbs with a classic globe shape, more compact 45mm P45 bulbs for smaller fixtures (E17/E14/E12 bases), and GU10 directional spotlights. Each of these styles is available in either a dimmable white spectrum or a full color-changing version. Ikea will also offer clear decorative bulbs in three sizes, with the largest measuring 95mm, though these are limited to white light only. Even though Ikea is transitioning its entire smart home ecosystem from Zigbee to Matter-over-Thread, the new bulbs will maintain backward compatibility with the company’s older wireless remotes. They can also be used in a simple, standalone setup without requiring the smart home app or the Dirigera hub.
As previously speculated, Ikea is introducing two new wireless remotes, named Bilresa, that are designed with versatility in mind. Moving away from product-specific controls, these new remotes are built to be generic. One version features a streamlined two-button design, while the other incorporates a scroll wheel. Both can be used to power lights on and off and adjust their brightness, but their functionality extends to other types of smart products. The scroll wheel remote adds another layer of control, allowing it to manage multiple device groups. A button on the bottom lets you switch between these groups. For instance, you could use the wheel to adjust the volume on a smart speaker and then, with a button press, switch to controlling the color of your smart lights. Ikea will sell the remotes individually or in three-packs featuring red, green, and beige units, enabling users to color-code them for different rooms or functions.
These new remotes are also compatible with the Grillplats smart plug. This plug adds remote control and scheduling to any standard lamp or small appliance, and it includes the added benefit of monitoring the connected device’s energy consumption.
Completing the new collection are five smart sensors designed to automate your home and provide peace of mind. The Myggspray is an indoor/outdoor motion sensor ideal for automatically triggering lights. The Myggbett is a door and window contact sensor that can activate lights or send alerts to your phone when a door or window is opened or closed. The Klippbok is a discreet water sensor, small enough to slide under appliances like washing machines, that will alert you to leaks through smartphone notifications and a built-in audible alarm.
The puck-shaped Timmerflotte sensor monitors both temperature and humidity. It features a pixelated LED display on top that cycles between the two readings with a button press. This device is perfect for ensuring a consistent temperature in rooms that are far from your main smart thermostat. Finally, the Alpstuga looks like a stylish desktop clock but hides advanced capabilities as Ikea’s first air quality sensor. It displays the time while also measuring CO2 levels, PM2.5 particle concentration, temperature, and humidity. It is designed to work in concert with Ikea’s existing air purifiers, effectively extending their air quality monitoring reach to other areas of your home.
While US pricing has not been officially announced, Ikea has released UK pricing details. The new Kajplats bulbs will range from £4 to £9. The two-button remote will cost £3, with the scroll wheel version priced at £4. The Klippbok, Myggbett, and Myggspray sensors will each be £7, and the Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor will be £5. The most expensive item in the new lineup is the Alpstuga air quality sensor, which will retail for £25.
(Source: The Verge)
