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IKEA Rolls Out 21 Matter‑Over‑Thread Smart‑Home Devices, Upgrades Dirigera Hub

An upgraded Dirigera hub now acts as a Matter controller plus Thread 1.4 border router to streamline cross‑platform setup.

Overview

  • The range includes 11 KAJPLATS bulbs, five sensors (motion, door/window, temperature‑humidity, air quality, leak), new BILRESA remotes, and the GRILLPLATS smart plug with energy monitoring.
  • Dirigera now onboards third‑party Matter devices, supports Thread credential sharing, and exposes categories like energy and air‑quality readings in the Ikea Home Smart app under Matter 1.3.
  • Rollout begins in parts of Europe immediately, with U.S. availability slated for January 2026 for remotes and sensors and April 2026 for bulbs.
  • UK prices undercut rivals—bulbs at £4–£9, the dual‑button remote at £3, the scroll‑wheel remote at £4, and the Alpstuga IAQ monitor at £25—while U.S. pricing is not yet announced.
  • New devices can pair directly via TouchLink for simple use without a hub and remain compatible with existing Ikea Zigbee remotes, while full interoperability extends to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings through Matter.