Sonos and Ikea break up, but software updates will continue for Symfonisk hardware

The Sonos and Ikea partnership produced great-sounding bookshelf, picture frame, and lamp speakers with AirPlay 2 support, but that partnership has come to an end.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 0

New Ikea smart home device will work with any Thread hub

A new regulatory filing shows Ikea is planning a temperature and humidity sensor that will use Matter-over-Thread, meaning HomeKit users won't be required to also buy an Ikea hub.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 5

Ikea adds Matter support to Dirigera hub, for real this time

Two years after the Dirigera hub was announced with the promise of being Matter-compatible, Ikea is finally releasing non-beta firmware to facilitate this.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 0

Ikea has a new Matter-enabled indoor air quality monitor

Ikea is gearing up to launch a new smart indoor air quality monitor that works with the company's Matter-enabled, Homekit-compatible smart hub.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 2

IKEA and Sonos launch new SYMFONISK floor lamp speaker

IKEA and Sonos have partnered to launch SYMFONISK, a combination of floor lamp and speaker that blends into a living space.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 3

Ikea Dirigera smart home hub with Matter arrives in U.S. on Nov. 1

Ikea is bringing its Dirigera smart home hub to the United States on November 1, a hub that will support Matter and be compatible with Apple's Homekit smart home platform.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 4

Ikea HomeKit hub with Matter support set for November release

Ikea's updated Homekit-compatible Dirigera smart home hub with Matter support is anticipated to go on sale in Europe in November for under $60.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 11

Ikea unveils new smart hub with Matter, overhauled home app

Ikea has announced a new HomeKit-compatible smart home hub with Matter support and a redesigned home app that'll make it easier for users to control the company's smart products.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Ikea introduces water-resistant Vappeby Bluetooth speaker lamp

Ikea's new Bluetooth Vappeby speaker lamp lets users easily bring their playlists everywhere with its water-resistant design.

Darryl Boxberger 4 years ago 6

Ikea quietly gives AirPlay-compatible Symfonisk speakers minor updates

Ikea has quietly refreshed its Symfonisk bookshelf speakers, which are made in collaboration with Sonos and feature AirPlay 2 support, with several minor updates.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Ikea ships new version of Symfonisk AirPlay 2 table lamp speaker

Two years after the original Symfonisk lamp was released, Ikea and Sonos have launched an updated version with customizable designs and a better sound experience.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 3

Ikea's $40 hidden wireless charger will recharge your iPhone through your desk

Ikea has introduced Sjomarke, a Qi-compatible charger that can turn desks and shelves into a wireless charging point, by being secretly installed underneath the surface.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 11

New Ikea & Sonos Symfonisk AirPlay lamp leaks with changeable lampshades

A support document for Symfonisk speakers has inadvertently leaked a second-generation AirPlay 2 compatible lamp with new swappable lampshades.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

Ikea launches new HomeKit-compatible smart air purifier

Ikea's first smart home air purifier, called Starkvind, not only blends into your home but also works with Apple's HomeKit platform.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 6

Ikea HomeKit-compatible Symfonisk picture frame speaker coming July 15

The Sonos and Ikea collaboration has announced that the previously leaked HomeKit-compatible picture Symfonisk frame speaker will be available on July 15.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

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