IKEA’s Matter-compatible Smart Home Range

IKEA has confirmed it’s launching a major new generation of smart home devices that support Matter, the universal smart home standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon and Samsung. Twenty-one products are included across lighting, sensors, remotes and a smart plug.

Matter is designed to fix the interoperability frustration that has dominated the smart home category for years. Instead of having to buy products that are tied to one brand or one ecosystem, Matter-compatible devices are supposed to talk to each other across platforms. IKEA’s updated DIRIGERA smart hub is now a Matter controller that can also bridge between older IKEA Zigbee products and new Matter devices. IKEA is also pushing updates to the Home Smart app so users can add and control products from other brands.

The new KAJPLATS bulbs are the largest part of the release. Eleven versions will be available, covering multiple bulb sizes, directional spotlights and decorative clear globes. Customers will be able to choose either dimmable white spectrum options or full colour versions. The Swedish retailer says the new bulbs will still work with older IKEA wireless remotes for anyone who prefers a simple setup without the app and without a hub.

Two new BILRESA wireless remotes are also on the way. One version is a dual button remote that handles power and brightness. The second is a scroll wheel remote that can control multiple device groups. For example, it could change lighting colour and then switch to adjusting volume on a smart speaker.

The GRILLPLATS smart plug will allow remote control of lamps or small appliances and can report energy usage.

Five smart sensors round out the set. MYGGSPRAY detects motion indoors or outdoors and can trigger lighting. MYGGBETT monitors a door or window opening and can send alerts. KLIPPBOK is a compact water leak detector that can sit under appliances. TIMMERFLOTTE displays temperature and humidity. ALPSTUGA shows the time and measures CO2 and airborne particulate levels, so it can double as an air quality monitor that links with IKEA’s existing air purifiers.

A specific release date for Australia has not yet been announced.