Remember those intriguing rumors swirling around the smart home community earlier this year? The ones about IKEA developing a new line of affordable remote controls? Well, the wait is over. IKEA has officially pulled back the curtain on its Bilresa range, confirming the leaks and making the products available for purchase in European markets, starting with its home turf of Sweden.
The announcement, made at the start of November 2025, solidifies IKEA's commitment to making smart home control accessible, simple, and—true to its philosophy—incredibly affordable. Gone are the days of complex setups being the sole domain of tech enthusiasts; with Bilresa, IKEA is bringing physical control back to the fingertips of everyone.
Hands-On: Pricing and Immediate Availability in Sweden
Walking into an IKEA store in Sweden today, you can now find the Bilresa remotes on the shelves. The range kicks off with two core models:
- Bilresa Remote Control, White Smart/Dual Button: Priced at a budget-friendly 79 SEK.
- Bilresa Remote Control, White Smart/Scroll Wheel: A slightly more advanced model for 99 SEK.
For those looking to add a splash of color to their home automation or control multiple rooms, IKEA is also offering value-packed sets of three. The three-pack of dual-button remotes retails for 179 SEK, while the set of three scroll wheel remotes will cost you 199 SEK.
If you're eager to get a closer look, you can check out the official product page for the dual-button model here: IKEA Bilresa Remote Control, White Smart/Dual Button.
A Glimpse Across Borders: European Pricing Revealed
Thanks to the IKEA app's Shop&Go feature, potential buyers outside of Sweden don't have to guess about pricing in their region. The app allows users to see what these new gadgets will cost in other countries, providing a clear picture for the broader European rollout.
In Germany, for instance, the individual dual-button and scroll-wheel Bilresa remotes will cost €4.99 and €6.99, respectively. The colorful three-packs are set to retail for €14.99 for the dual-button variant and €19.99 for the scroll wheel version. This pricing differs slightly from earlier speculative reports, confirming that the final cost is even more competitive than some had hoped.
Our friends over at Smart Home Assistent were among the first to get the confirmed German pricing, and you can read their detailed breakdown here: IKEA Bilresa: Neue Preise Bekannt.
For UK consumers, while an official confirmation from IKEA is still pending, strong rumors suggest the three-packs will be priced at £10 for the dual-button set and £12 for the scroll wheel set. Individually, the button and wheel remotes are expected to land at just £3 and £4 each, positioning them as a serious bargain in the UK smart home market.
More Than Just a Click: What Can the Bilresa Remotes Actually Do?
So, what are you getting for your money? The Bilresa remotes are designed as versatile control centers for your smart home. They go beyond a simple on/off switch, allowing you to:
- Control Power: Instantly switch any connected smart device on or off.
- Adjust Brightness: The scroll wheel model, in particular, is perfect for dimming or brightening smart lights with a simple twist.
- Trigger Scenes: Program your remote to activate a preset "scene," like a cozy movie night setting that dims the lights and closes the smart blinds.
Crucially, these remotes are built to work seamlessly within IKEA's own smart home framework via the Dirigera hub. More importantly, they are Matter compatible. This industry-standard certification is a game-changer, as it means the Bilresa remotes won't be locked into IKEA's ecosystem. They can integrate with a wide array of smart home platforms, including those from Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung, ensuring your investment is future-proof.
The Bottom Line
IKEA's launch of the Bilresa range marks a significant step in democratizing smart home control. By offering intuitive, well-designed, and incredibly affordable physical remotes with Matter support, they are addressing a key desire for tactile control in an increasingly app-dominated world. With a full rollout across more European countries expected by January 1st, it won't be long before everyone can experience this new, simple way to interact with their smart home.
