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KRONOBERG COUNTY, SWEDEN, JUL 09 – Ikea will release over 20 new smart home devices compatible with the Matter standard to improve interoperability and affordability, with prices starting under $10, company says.
- Beginning in January 2026, Ikea will introduce over 20 new smart home devices—including lights, sensors, and remotes—that utilize the Matter-over-Thread protocol.
- This release follows Ikea's update to its Dirigera hub, which now supports Matter and Threads standards to enable broader device compatibility.
- Ikea aims to simplify smart home use by making products affordable, easy to control via Apple Home and other platforms, and usable with or without Ikea’s own hub.
- David Granath of Ikea emphasized their goal to make the technology easy to use and accessible, ensuring it functions smoothly across various platforms.
- This move positions Ikea as one of the first major mainstream retailers fully adopting Matter, suggesting a more open, interoperable, and affordable smart home ecosystem.
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