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.