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Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs are now available in the US

Ikea’s new smart bulbs are hitting the US a month early. | Image: Ikea

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.

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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.

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.

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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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