Those who have followed home automation for years know that the sector became filled with 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 scattered solutions, major players like Apple, Google, and Amazon have converged on the same protocol, and the Swedish firm joins in with a broad catalog designed for everyday use. The proposal comes with prices aimed at being affordable. and a more direct configuration that avoids "silos" between ecosystems.
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The range is structured on four fronts: 11 KAJPLATS smart bulbs with multiple formats and power levels, 5 sensors for different uses, 2 BILRESA controls and 2 control kits, And a smart plug GRILL consumption measurement.
In Europe (including the United Kingdom) the rollout is planned between this November and January 2026while the US launch will come later. In Spain, The company has not yet detailed the prices.although the distribution will follow a staggered schedule by market.
Matter is an open standard driven by the Connectivity Standards Alliance with the support of major manufacturers, and allows devices to work with Apple Home, Google Home or Alexa without relying on proprietary catwalks 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, with adjustable variants and white and RGB spectrums, designed for the smart lighting from home. In the format E27/E26 (standard globe, 60 mm) options are offered color + white (1.055 lm) and adjustable white in 470, 1.055 and 1.521 lumens.
For compact spaces, the profile P45 E14 (45 mm) includes adjustable white versions of 470 and 806 lm, And a RGB + white option 806 lm for color scenes.
In directional lighting, the format GU10 It comes with a variant RGB + white 470 lm and other adjustable white 575 lmdesigned for recessed spotlights or tracks.
The line is completed with light bulbs decorative clear glass (attenuable white spectrum): E14 of 470 lm, E27 standard 470 lm y E27 large globe (95 mm) 810 lmDepending on the market, some sockets may also be available as E12 or E17.
Sensors, BILRESA controls and GRILLPLATS plug
new sensors They cover key home automation and They are ready to integrate 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 control, the BILRESA series is extended with two remote controls: one of double button for power, brightness and scenes, and another with scroll wheel For fine adjustments and group control. These are added. two control kits with variations in green, red and beige colors.
El smart plug GRILL It allows you to turn lamps or small appliances on and off and check energy consumptionIn addition to being able to be linked 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 They work with Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa. without hardware changes, which reduces the number of gateways and facilitates cross-brand routines.
For anyone who needs a home center, WILL LEAD It is available as an IKEA hub and also It acts as a bridge for previous equipment. of the brand, providing extended compatibility and helping to migrate from Zigbee solutions such as TRÃ…DFRI.
The company confirms that many references Zigbee products will be gradually replaced, with distribution starting in Europe between November and January 2026. Spain will follow the regional calendar 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 showy approach, the proposal revolves around three ideas: true interoperability, affordable devices, and easy setupBulbs, sensors, remotes and the GRILLPLATS plug provide the foundation; Matter and the DIRIGERA hub complete the ecosystem so that the smart home, at last, is no longer a puzzle.
