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IKEA Makes Varmblixt Designer Lamps Matter-Compatible in Smart-Home Push

April availability follows a Dirigera hub update that added Thread border-router support.

Overview

  • IKEA unveiled smart versions of the Varmblixt donut and pendant at CES 2026 with Matter support for Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, and SmartThings.
  • The donut model offers 12 designer‑curated presets with smooth transitions, plus more than 40 color options and intensity control in the IKEA Home Smart app.
  • The pendant emphasizes tunable white light, shifting from cool daylight to warm, candle‑like tones.
  • Both lamps include the Bilresa remote and also support control via Alexa, Gemini, and Siri voice commands.
  • Sales begin in April 2026 with pricing still unannounced, extending IKEA’s recent Matter expansion following the Dirigera hub’s Thread border‑router update.