Ikea is overhauling its smart home lineup from the ground up and has announced 21 new products (link). The range includes both successors to existing devices and entirely new developments. All products will support Matter, as David Granath, Range Manager for Lighting & Home Electronics, hinted earlier in an interview with matter-smarthome.de.
The new lineup focuses on three areas: Lighting, Sensors, and Control. The goal, according to Granath, is to make the technology more accessible: “Until now, smart home technology hasn’t been easy enough to use for most people – or affordable enough. This launch brings us closer to helping everyone feel ready and confident to get started”, he says.
Thread Wireless Technology Arrives at Ikea
The company does not provide any information about the wireless standard in its announcement. Until now, Zigbee has been used by the Swedes. However, the new sensors are certified as Thread products by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). Thread is – alongside Wi-Fi – a wireless protocol that natively supports the Matter standard, enabling direct integration into Matter-capable systems. Zigbee products require a Matter Bridge to translate the wireless signal into the Matter language. In Ikea’s system, the Dirigera Hub performs this task.
Further evidence of Ikea’s shift toward Thread came in summer 2025, when the company activated Thread Border Router functionality on its Dirigera Hub. Since then, the hub has been able to connect and control both Zigbee and Thread devices. More recently, Ikea added a feature that allows users to manage the Thread network directly on the hub – similar to what SmartThings offers. All of this points to the growing importance of the Thread protocol within Ikea’s smart home lineup.
Matter-Enabled Sensors From Ikea
The new sensors are designed to enhance comfort through automation, improve home security, and help prevent damage. The lineup includes five models:
- MYGGSPRAY – Motion sensor for indoor and outdoor use
- MYGGBETT – Door/window sensor
- TIMMERFLOTTE – Temperature and humidity sensor
- ALPSTUGA – Air quality sensor (CO2, PM2.5, temperature, humidity, clock display)
- KLIPPBOK – Water leakage sensor with alarm and notification function
Matter-Enabled Lighting From Ikea
Under the name KAJPLATS, Ikea is launching a new line of smart bulbs with a total of eleven models. They come in various shapes, sizes, and brightness levels, with color and white spectrum options and dimmable functionality. They have not yet been finally certified by the CSA, but there are already entries for them in the Distributed Compliance Ledger (DSL), the blockchain directory of the standard. The Kajplats lineup includes:
- E27/E26 – 60 mm diameter bulbs, 1,055 lm (color) or 470–1,521 lm (white, dimmable)
- E14/P45 – 45 mm diameter bulbs, 470–806 lm, color or white spectrum
- GU10 – Spotlights, 470 lm (color) or 575 lm (white, dimmable)
- Decorative Clear-Glass Bulbs – 470–810 lm, dimmable white light, available in E14 and E27
Matter-Enabled Controls From Ikea
For device control, Ikea has introduced the new BILRESA series, which includes two main types of remotes available in multiple colors:
- BILRESA Dual-Button Remote – with two buttons for switching, dimming, and scene changes
- BILRESA Scroll-Wheel Remote – with a rotary dial for adjusting brightness and color
- BILRESA Remote Kits – sets of three remotes in green, red, and beige (three devices per kit)
Also new is the GRILLPLATS smart plug, which lets users switch ordinary devices on and off remotely. It also tracks energy consumption and can be paired with sensors or remotes. Pricing and launch dates have not yet been announced, but in his interview with matter-smarthome.de, Granath mentioned early 2026 as the expected rollout for the first products.
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