The Swedish retailer IKEA has revealed its latest collection of smart home devices that support the Matter standard. This includes 21 fresh additions focused on lighting, sensors, and control systems. The company first hinted at these launches during July.
The initiative involves enhancements to current product lines to ensure compatibility with Matter, the open-source framework for smart homes. Stjepan Begic, a product developer at IKEA, stated, 'We are enhancing our popular items and introducing fresh options to address additional daily needs.' He added, 'We have emphasized simplicity throughout setup and routine operation, making it straightforward for users to begin, operate, and expand their smart home setups.'
Among the offerings, 11 items belong to the KAJPLATS series of smart bulbs, featuring diverse forms and dimensions with built-in dimming capabilities. The lineup also encompasses five smart sensors, beginning with the MYGGSPRAY model for indoor and outdoor motion detection that activates lights automatically. Additionally, the MYGGBETT sensor alerts users via notifications upon opening or closing of doors or windows.
For advanced safety monitoring, the collection includes the TIMMERFLOTTE sensor that tracks temperature and humidity levels. Other options are the ALPSTUGA device for measuring air quality and the KLIPPBOK unit designed to detect water leaks.
Completing the assortment are various remote controls and a single smart plug named GRILLPLATS, compatible with standard lamps and devices for remote activation, deactivation, and energy consumption monitoring. The four BILRESA items include a dual-button remote for switching lights, modifying brightness, and setting predefined scenes. A version with a scroll wheel provides comparable features plus dimming control. Each remote type comes in two kits containing three units apiece.
IKEA has not specified precise costs or launch timelines, indicating variations across regions. According to the firm's July preview, these devices are slated for release in January of the following year.
These additions strengthen IKEA's portfolio in the smart home sector, which has seen fluctuating momentum. For example, the DIRIGERA hub launched in 2022, yet the partnership between the Swedish company and Sonos ended earlier this year, even though numerous consumers viewed their joint products as budget-friendly substitutes for higher-end Sonos systems.