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IKEA Relaunches Smart-Home Line With 21 Matter-Over-Thread Devices

IKEA targets mass adoption by pairing Matter interoperability with ultra-low prices.

Overview

  • The collection covers 11 Kajplats bulbs, five sensors, Bilresa remotes, and the Grillplats smart plug.
  • Dirigera hub updates are rolling out now to enable full Matter controller and Thread border router capabilities while bridging older Zigbee-based IKEA devices.
  • UK pricing sets an aggressive baseline, with bulbs at £4–£9, remotes at £3–£4, most sensors at £5–£7, and the Alpstuga air-quality sensor at £25.
  • Availability will vary by region, with some markets stocking this month, U.S. remotes and sensors planned for January 2026, and bulbs for April 2026.
  • Standout additions include Alpstuga, which measures CO₂ and PM2.5 alongside temperature and humidity, and Klippbok, a compact leak detector for sinks and appliances.