Those who have followed home automation for years know that the sector became full of apps and gateways, but now the promise of interoperability is taking shape with a clear commitment: IKEA presents a new line of 21 products compatible with Matter to simplify the connected home experience.
After a decade of disparate solutions, major players like Apple, Google, and Amazon have converged on the same protocol, and the Swedish company is joining them with a broad catalog designed for everyday use. The offering comes with affordable pricing and a more straightforward setup that avoids silos between ecosystems.
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The range is structured on four fronts: 11 KAJPLATS smart bulbs with multiple formats and wattages, 5 sensors for different uses, 2 BILRESA remote controls and 2 control kits , and a GRILLPLATS smart plug with consumption measurement.
In Europe (including the UK), the rollout is planned between this November and January 2026 , while the launch in the United States will come later. In Spain, the company has not yet detailed pricing , although distribution will follow a phased schedule by market.
Matter is an open standard driven by the Connectivity Standards Alliance with the support of major manufacturers, and it allows devices to work with Apple Home, Google Home, or Alexa without relying on proprietary gateways for each brand.
The management of IKEA's home electronics range emphasizes that the goal is to reduce complexity: fewer hubs, more compatibility and less friction between devices that, until now, did not always "talk" to each other.
KAJPLATS light bulbs: formats and lumens
The KAJPLATS family comprises eleven models with different sockets and designs, including dimmable options and white and RGB spectrums, designed for smart home lighting. In the E27/E26 format (standard globe, 60 mm), color + white options are available (1.055 lm) , as well as dimmable white options at 470, 1.055, and 1.521 lumens.
For compact spaces, the P45 E14 (45 mm) profile includes dimmable white versions of 470 and 806 lm , plus an 806 lm RGB + white option for color scenes.
In directional lighting, the GU10 format comes with an RGB + white variant of 470 lm and another dimmable white variant of 575 lm , designed for recessed spotlights or tracks.
The line is completed with decorative clear glass bulbs (dimmable white spectrum): E14 470 lm , standard E27 470 lm , and large E27 globe (95 mm) 810 lm . Depending on the market, some sockets may also be available as E12 or E17.
Sensors, BILRESA controls and GRILLPLATS plug
The new sensors cover key home automations and are ready to be integrated into Matter routines via the hub or compatible controllers.
- MYGGSPRAY: indoor and outdoor motion sensor that allows turn lights on automatically in entrances, stairwells or garages.
- MYGGBETT: door and window sensor that detects openings and closings and it can send alerts to your mobile phone when it is integrated into the system.
- TIMMERFLOTTE: sensor temperature and humidity to monitor the indoor climate with direct reading via button.
- ALPSTUGA: air quality sensor that measures COâ‚‚, PM2.5, temperature and humiditydesigned to coordinate with the brand's purifiers.
- KLIPPBOK: sensor Water leaks for placement under sinks or appliances; alerts by sound and, with a hub, by notification.
In terms of controls, the BILRESA series expands with two remote controls : one with dual buttons for power, brightness, and scenes, and another with a scroll wheel for fine adjustments and group control. Two additional control kits are available in green, red, and beige.
The GRILLPLATS smart plug allows you to turn lamps or small appliances on and off and check energy consumption , as well as being able to link to a remote control or motion sensor for simple automations.
Compatibility, DIRECTERA hub and availability in Spain and Europe
Thanks to Matter, the new devices work with Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa without hardware changes, reducing the number of gateways and facilitating cross-brand routines.
For those who need a home hub, DIRIGERA is available as an IKEA hub and also acts as a bridge for previous equipment from the brand, providing extended compatibility and helping to migrate from Zigbee solutions such as TRÃ…DFRI.
The company confirms that many products will gradually replace Zigbee , with distribution beginning in Europe between November and January 2026. Spain will follow the regional schedule , and there will be differences by market; local prices will be announced later. A later launch is expected in the United States.
With a more practical than flashy approach, the proposal revolves around three ideas: true interoperability, affordable devices, and easy setup . Light bulbs, sensors, remotes, and the GRILLPLATS plug form the foundation; Matter and the DIRIGERA hub complete the ecosystem so that the smart home, finally, isn't a puzzle.
