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IKEA, the Swedish furniture store known for ideas that excite customers, is making a significant move into the smart home technology market. In January 2026, the company will launch over 20 new, never-before-seen smart home products, all of which will be compatible with Matter, the universal smart home standard.
The new range will replace older IKEA smart home devices with updated Matter-over-Thread compatible devices. The products will include smart lights, sensors, remotes, and several new product categories, although the full detailed product list has not yet been disclosed.
IKEA aims to make smart home technology easier to use, broadly compatible, and more accessible in price. A new Bluetooth speaker called Nattbad and an upcoming Blomprakt smart speaker lamp (releasing in October 2025) have been revealed as part of IKEA’s expanding smart audio lineup.
The DIRIGERA smart home hub will serve as a Matter controller and bridge, facilitating integration of these new smart devices as well as smart products from other brands. This hub will allow users to connect any device with IKEA’s own products, creating a seamless smart home ecosystem that works with popular platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.
The software for IKEA's smart home products is currently in beta status, but it is expected to be ready for everyday use within a year. The new products are highly sought-after items, with some customers willing to pay a lot of money to get them.
IKEA's foray into smart home technology is not limited to devices traditionally associated with furniture. For example, an example of an IKEA smart home product is a lamp that functions as a speaker. The annual IKEA advent calendar, a decorative item, is also part of the company's offerings.
In summary, IKEA’s new range is notable for its extensive Matter compatibility, focus on user-friendly design, open ecosystem support, affordability, and the introduction of new product types like smart speakers alongside lighting and sensor devices. The full product list and pricing details will be clearer closer to the January 2026 launch.
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- Consumers eagerly await IKEA's new line of smart home devices, which will include smart speakers like the Nattbad Bluetooth speaker and Blomprakt smart speaker lamp, aiming to make smart home technology more accessible and affordable.
- The DIRIGERA smart home hub, compatible with Matter, will be a key gadget in IKEA's range, functioning as a controller and bridge to facilitate integration of these new smart devices with popular platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, and Amazon Alexa.
- With a focus on data-and-cloud-computing and artificial-intelligence, IKEA's new smart home products will offer extensive Matter compatibility, user-friendly design, open ecosystem support, and the introduction of new product types, further indicating a broader approach to smart home technology beyond traditional furniture.
