Ikea made its first appearance at CES 2026 with a cozy suite showcasing affordable, Matter-enabled smart home products and Bluetooth speakers. Many items, announced in late 2025, are already available, emphasizing local control and integration with systems like Samsung SmartThings. The lineup highlights low prices and reliable features for everyday use.
Ikea chose a private suite at the Venetian hotel for its CES 2026 debut, focusing on the Scandinavian brand's signature affordability and comfort in smart home technology. The company previewed updates to its products first revealed in November 2025, including sensors, lighting, and speakers that now support the Matter standard for broader compatibility.
A highlight was the refreshed Varmblixt lamp series, originally launched in 2023 with designer Sabine Marcelis. The smart donut lamp cycles through 12 preset colors using the included Bilresa remote, with options for 40 colors and dimming via the Dirigera hub. Users can pause on a preferred color without the hub. The pendant version adjusts through white shades, from warm to cool daylight. Ikea hinted at further lighting expansions in 2027, possibly extending Matter support to more Varmblixt designs.
The Matter lineup, rolled out at the end of 2025, features budget-friendly devices like the $30 Alpstuga air quality sensor, which tracks CO2, particulates, temperature, and humidity via app or display. The $8 Myggspray motion sensor boasts an IP67 weatherproof rating, improving on prior models. Other available items include the $6 Bilresa dual-button remote, $8 Myggbett door sensor, $8 Klippbok water-leak sensor, and $10 Timmerflotte temperature-humidity sensor—all cheaper or comparable to predecessors.
Upcoming in April 2026 are $8 Grillplats smart plugs, $15 outdoor Tofsmygga plugs, and Kajplats bulbs priced $6 to $14 for various sockets. A new partnership with Samsung SmartThings enables direct integration, simplifying setup for remotes and sensors, though some rollout issues persist.
Bluetooth speakers rounded out the display: Solskydd models in sizes from $80 to $140, with the smallest portable; Kulglass variants; and the $10 Kallsup, which links up to 100 units for parties. Sara Ottosson, Ikea's senior product developer, noted testing with that many speakers, though practicality may limit larger setups. These designs prioritize aesthetics and blend into home decor.
