If you’ve ever dreamed of a smart home where all your devices work together seamlessly, regardless of brand, and where you don’t lose half your hair every time you connect a new speaker or light – well, IKEA has heard you. And not just heard – with new products coming in January 2026, it plans to reshape the world of the smart home. For the better. It’s time for the IKEA Smart Home.
What is IKEA smart home? With more than 20 new smart products, complete integration universal standard Matter, upgraded CONDUCTOR control unit and new ones Bluetooth speakers, IKEA is entering a new era. It's a smart home that's not just reserved for tech enthusiasts or wealthy visionaries - but for anyone who wants a home that can to think with himAnd all this – as befits IKEA – with one eye on functionality and the other on accessibility.
Matter – technology that connects what was previously unconnectable
The main hero of this revolution is standard Matter, the new universal language of smart devices. Until now, you had to make sure that all the devices in your home were from the same “tribe” – Amazon, Google, Apple – otherwise you quickly ended up in digital chaos. But IKEA said: enough is enough.
With the integration of the Matter standard, new IKEA products will compatible with devices from different brandsThat means: smart bulbs from one system, sensors from another, and speakers from a third – everything will work together. And without needing a spiritual guide or three YouTube tutorials.
CONDUCTOR – the heart of a smart home
This new interoperability is orchestrated by a revamped CONDUCTOR control unit, which now functions as Matter Controller and Matter BridgeIn other words: DIRIGERA not only connects IKEA products, but also those that are not from their kitchen. Like a kind of Swedish translator for smart devices.
Important: also existing IKEA smart products will become compatible with the Matter system – so there is no need to replace everything. Upgrades and integrations will happen gradually, but surely – IKEA builds bridges, not walls.
The new generation of smart IKEA products
So what can we expect in January? A Swedish technological treat:
- Smart bulbs, which automatically adjust the light based on the time of day – and can work with Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa.
- Motion sensors, which turn on the lights when you get out of bed (and save you from bruises on the edges of the furniture).
- Smart sockets, which allow you to turn devices on and off directly from the IKEA Home smart app – even when you're not at home.
- Dimmers, which allow you to adjust the light around the room without getting up from the couch.
- Smart curtains and blinds, controlled with one touch or a timer – so that the sun only wakes you up when you really want it to.
All of these devices will work within the redesigned IKEA Home smart app, which will become even more intuitive and open to other brands with the inclusion of the Matter standard.
Speakers that they hear and they see
IKEA hasn't forgotten about that sense that we often pay too little attention to: sound. And this time she took it seriously. The result? Two new Bluetooth speakers, which are simultaneously functional, elegant and designed with soul.
NATTBAD – retro radio chic
This little speaker is a real visual throwback – like grandma's radio meets the Spotify era. Available in yellow, pink and black color, offers surprisingly good sound, multi-device connectivity and ease of use. Ideal for the kitchen, bathroom or a picnic in the living room.
BLOMPRACTICE – speaker and light in one
A speaker that also lights up your room? IKEA proves once again that multifunctionality is not just a marketing slogan. BLOMPRACTICE is a desktop solution for everyone who loves order, aesthetics and good sound. Function Spotify Tap allows you to play your favorite songs with just one touch – without the app maze.
Both speakers boast quick start-up (plug & play), minimalist design and – most importantly – affordabilitythat won't shake up your monthly budget.
Technology with emotions – Tekla Severin's color injection
For an additional visual refresh, IKEA is also collaborating with the iconic Swedish designer Tekla Severin – known for its bold colors and clean styling solutions. The new collection will show how smart devices can also reflect personal style, without looking like aliens in your home living room.
Conclusion: IKEA Smart Home – Homeliness in the Rhythm of the Future
IKEA isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. It's just saying that this wheel could have a better design, a more understandable app, and a price that doesn't break your wallet. With the inclusion of the Matter standard, a new generation of products, and aesthetically pleasing sound, it's proving that the future of the smart home is accessible, open, and—most importantly—human.
This isn't just another smart device. It's a smart decision for your home.
IKEA will reveal more information about all the products and the upcoming collaboration with Teklan in the coming months – but until then, get your home ready because January is truly going to be smart.
