Ikea's smart home reboot leans on Matter to simplify setup and expand compatibility across devices, and by doing so, it makes the entire lineup far more Apple Home compatible than it was before.

On Thursday, Ikea announced its new smart home range, launching with 21 products. The brand hopes to make smart home technology feel both affordable and approachable.

The launch introduces new products alongside updates to existing ones. The most notable change, however, is that Ikea has gone all-in on Matter, replacing its former Zigbee products.

This allows Ikea smart products to connect to a wider range of devices and platforms. It offers customers more choice, as they don't need to be locked into a single rand.

"This launch is about making the smart home experience better and broader. We're upgrading our most-appreciated products while also adding new ones to solve even more everyday challenges," says Stjepan Begic, Product Developer at IKEA of Sweden.

"Our focus has been on keeping things simple from setup to daily use, so it's easy for people to start, use and grow a smart home."

Ikea will start launching the products in Europe in November. It plans to launch its smart sensors and plugs in the US in January, with lighting arriving in April. US pricing is not yet available.

Kajplats smart bulb range

Ikea's brand new smart lighting lineup offers four new bulbs with over eleven variations in total. Expanding on the previous Tradfri range, each bulb has more functionality, including expanded color options and broader light intensity spans.

E27/E26 - standard globe shape, 60 mm diameter

  • Color and white spectrum, 1,055 lm - color-changing
  • White spectrum, 470 lm - dimmable
  • White spectrum, 1,055 lm - dimmable
  • White spectrum, 1,521 lm - dimmable

P45 E14, E12, or E17 depending on region - compact profile, 45 mm diameter

  • White spectrum, 470 lm - dimmable
  • White spectrum, 806 lm - dimmable
  • Color and white spectrum, 806 lm - color-changing

GU10 - directional spotlight

  • Color and white spectrum, 470 lm - color-changing
  • White spectrum, 575 lm - dimmable

Clear-glass decorative bulbs - white spectrum only (dimmable)

  • E14, E12, or E17 depending on region - 470 lm clear glass
  • E27 standard globe (60 mm diameter) - 470 lm clear glass
  • E27 large globe (95 mm diameter) - 810 lm clear glass

Smart Sensors

Ikea has released five new sensors designed with home and health in mind.

White rectangular door sensor attached to a door frame with blurred greenery visible in the background.

Myggbett door/window sensor | image credit: Ikea

  • Myggspray - Motion sensor for indoor and outdoor use that turns on lighting automatically in areas like entrances, staircases, garages, or anywhere you need hands-free light.
  • Myggbett - Door/Window sensor. Detects when a door or window is opened or closed, and if connected to a smart system, you can get notifications on your phone. Also works for spaces like walk-in closets, where it can trigger a light to turn on or off.
  • Timmerflotte - Temperature and Humidity Sensor. Measures the indoor climate at home. Press the button to view temperature, followed by humidity — one after the other.
  • Alpstuga - Air quality sensor. Measures CO, particles (PM2.5), temperature, and humidity to show the air quality in your home. Built to work together with Ikea air purifiers for better indoor air. Can also display the time
  • Klippbok - Water leakage sensor. Detects leaks and alerts you with a sound - and can also send a notification to your phone when connected to a hub. Small enough to place under sinks, appliances, or other risk areas.

Remote controls and plugs

There are also four new remote controls and plugs, designed to control other smart products.

Hand with black nail polish holding an oval, beige electronic device against a neutral background.

Bilresa Remote control | image credit: Ikea

  • Bilresa remote control with dual button - A simple way to control smart products from afar. Use it to switch lights on or off, adjust brightness, change color, or trigger a preset scene.
  • Bilresa remote control with scroll wheel - Lets you adjust smart products with a simple turn. Use it to switch lights on or off, dim, change color, or control a group or preset scene.
  • Bilresa Remote Control Kits (2x) - Kits of three colorful versions of the remote controls, in green, red, and beige. One kit has three scroll wheels, and the other is a remote control with dual buttons.
  • Grillplats smart plug. This smart plug lets you control ordinary lamps or smaller appliances remotely — turning them into smart products. It also tracks energy use and can be paired with a remote or motion sensor.

Ikea notes that the newest home automation hub will still work as a Matter Hub, and also with the older Zigbee-based equipment in parallel with the new Matter assortment.