Early adopters report imagine transforming your home with a collection of stylish, Matter-compatible smart devices-all without straining your budget. IKEA is on a mission to make this a reality, offering products starting as low as $6, ensuring that smart home technology is accessible to everyone.

IKEA made a splash at CES 2026, unveiling an impressive array of 21 new smart home devices designed to seamlessly integrate with the Matter protocol, all while emphasizing affordability and aesthetic appeal. This budget-friendly approach enables consumers to enhance their living spaces with smart technology without feeling guilty about their spending. With items like a $6 smart bulb and an $8 smart plug, turning your home into a smart haven is effortless-even for those who aren't tech-savvy.

Affordable Tech for Everyone

IKEA's new lineup features smart bulbs priced at $6, smart plugs at $8, and even a $15 globe bulb that balances style with performance. A standout product is the BILRESA remote control, a sleek and simple tool that can be paired with your smart devices and mounted magnetically, making it easy to keep track of those often-misplaced remotes. (IKEA's first CES appearance included a $6 Matter smart bulb)

Stylish Meets Functional

All these devices connect through a smart home hub, specifically IKEA's DIRIGERA, but they are also compatible with any existing Matter hub you may have. This flexibility highlights IKEA's commitment to interoperability in the evolving smart home market.

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The newly designed VARMBLIXT donut lamp was showcased at CES, featuring a color-changing capability that users can control via an app or remote. It cycles through 12 preset colors and offers an expanded palette of 40 hues when connected to the DIRIGERA hub, allowing users to craft the ideal ambiance for any room.

Additionally, the new pendant lamp version can adjust from cooler daylight to warmer candle-like tones, providing versatile lighting options tailored to your mood or occasion.

Constraints and tradeoffs

• Requires a hub for full functionality

• Design may not suit every taste

Verdict

If you're looking to elevate your home without overspending, IKEA's new Matter-compatible devices are worth considering, though keep an eye on compatibility and setup requirements.

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