The Matter-compatible smart bulbs from Ikea are priced starting at $5.99. Released after being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-over-Thread smart home products have gradually become available globally, despite initial connectivity issues. Ikea’s new smart bulbs are now available online and in stores, ahead of their US launch initially slated for April 2026.
These bulbs, highly popular among Ikea’s smart home offerings, present an affordable alternative to brands like Philips Hue and are available with optional wireless remote bundles. The selection includes:
– Kajplats E26 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) for $5.99
– Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) for $7.99
– Kajplats E12 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/clear glass) for $8.99
– Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe/opal white) for $9.99
– Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) for $11.99
– Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe opal) for $12.99
– Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1600 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) for $13.99
– Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart white spectrum with Bilresa remote) for $9.99
– Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart color and white spectrum with Bilresa remote) for $14.99
The launch of Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home range has had its challenges. Some users, including from The Verge, faced issues in connecting to Ikea’s Dirigera hub and other platforms like Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. Ikea is aware of these issues and has recently released an update aimed at improving Matter onboarding stability, though it’s unclear if it resolves all connectivity issues with their Matter-over-Thread devices.