Ikea has expanded its smart home lineup with new Matter-compatible devices, including the Kajplats light bulbs, Bilresa remotes, and Myggspray motion sensors, offering affordable home automation solutions.

Key Points

• The new smart home collection is fully Matter-compatible, ensuring interoperability with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home ecosystems.
• Kajplats smart bulbs are available in 11 variations, with prices ranging from $6 for white-only models to $13 for 1,100-lumen color bulbs.
• The Bilresa smart remote, priced at $6 for a single unit or $15 for a three-pack, allows users to control lights, plugs, and speakers.
• The $8 Myggspray wireless motion sensor automates lighting triggers and includes scheduling features to manage activity during specific times of the day.
• Existing users can integrate these new devices using the $110 Dirigera Hub, which remains the central controller for Ikea’s smart home ecosystem.

Why it Matters

Ikea’s commitment to the Matter standard lowers the barrier to entry for consumers by ensuring devices work seamlessly across competing smart home platforms. This strategy positions the retailer as a major competitor in the budget-friendly home automation market, making smart technology more accessible to non-technical users.