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Ikea Activates Matter and Thread Support on Dirigera Hub

The beta upgrade transforms the Dirigera hub into a unified gateway for Matter devices over Thread, unlocking broader cross-brand compatibility for Ikea’s smart home ecosystem.

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Overview

  • The Dirigera beta update is now live, turning the hub into both a Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router for existing Ikea and third-party devices.
  • Updated Dirigera integration lets Ikea products plug directly into Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Samsung SmartThings without requiring Ikea’s app.
  • Two new budget Bluetooth speakers—the retro-style Nattbad and the speaker-lamp Blomprakt—are set to ship later this year starting at about $50.
  • Beginning January 2026, Ikea will roll out more than 20 low-cost Matter-over-Thread lights, sensors and remotes with some items priced under $10.
  • All new offerings will retain Zigbee Touchlink pairing to ensure backward compatibility with Ikea’s Tradfri accessories.