Ikea's new Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs, a key part of its smart home collection, are now available for purchase in the United States earlier than initially announced. The bulbs are notably affordable, with prices starting at $5.99, and are offered in various models and starter kits with remotes.
However, the rollout has encountered significant connectivity problems, with users reporting issues when trying to connect the bulbs to various smart home platforms. Ikea is aware of the issues and has released a hub update aimed at improving Matter setup stability.
The main topics covered are the product launch and availability of Ikea's Matter smart bulbs, their pricing and models, and the technical connectivity issues affecting their rollout.
After being announced last November, Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been slowly trickling into its stores around the world over the past few months. Despite some early connectivity issues, one of the most anticipated items in that collection is Ikea’s new Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs. The company originally said they’d hit the US sometime in April 2026, but they’re now available through Ikea’s online store, and many of its retail locations around the country.
Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US
The Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs start at just $5.99.
The Matter-over-Thread smart bulbs start at just $5.99.
Amongst the smart home products it’s been selling for years, smart bulbs have been one of Ikea’s most popular, offering a cheaper but similarly functional alternative to products from companies like Philips Hue. Its new Matter-compatible smart bulbs are equally affordable, and come in optional bundles that include a wireless remote.
- Kajplats E26 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $5.99
- Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $7.99
- Kajplats E12 LED bulb (450 lumen, smart white spectrum/clear glass) $8.99
- Kajplats E12 LED bulb (800 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe/opal white) - $9.99
- Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $11.99
- Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1100 lumen, smart color and white spectrum/globe opal) $12.99
- Kajplats E26 LED bulb (1600 lumen, smart white spectrum/globe/opal white) $13.99
- Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart white spectrum with Bilresa remote) $9.99
- Kajplats E26 Starter Kit (smart color and white spectrum with Bilresa remote) $14.99
While Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been highly anticipated, its rollout has been a bumpy one. Early adopters, including The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, have had issues connecting them to both Ikea’s own Dirigera hub, and other smart home platforms including Apple Home and Amazon Alexa. Ikea is aware of the problem and is working to address issues. Earlier this week it released an update for its hub that includes fixes to improve “Matter onboarding stability,” but it’s not yet known if it resolves these widespread issues being experienced with Ikea’s Matter-over-Thread devices.
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