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Ikea Launches 21 Matter-Over-Thread Devices, Switches On Dirigera as Matter Controller

Aggressive pricing, Thread 1.4 support, backward-compatible pairing aim to speed mainstream adoption.

Overview

  • The new lineup spans Kajplats smart bulbs, two Bilresa remotes, a Grillplats smart plug, and five sensors including motion, contact, leak, temperature/humidity, and the Alpstuga air-quality monitor with CO2 and PM2.5.
  • Dirigera now operates as a Matter controller and Thread border router running Matter 1.3 and Thread 1.4, enabling Thread credential sharing and richer data such as energy and air-quality readings.
  • Ikea says the devices begin rolling out in some countries this month, with US availability set for January 2026 for remotes and sensors and April 2026 for bulbs.
  • UK prices start at £3 for remotes and £4–£9 for bulbs, with several sensors at £5–£7 and the Alpstuga air-quality monitor at £25.
  • New Thread devices can pair directly with Ikea Zigbee gear via TouchLink for use without a hub, while Dirigera can onboard supported third‑party Matter devices into the Home Smart app.