The wait for an affordable, universally compatible smart home is nearly over. IKEA has reportedly confirmed European pricing and a firm January 2026 release date for its extensive new lineup of Matter-compatible products, according to a major leak.
For years, IKEA has been a dark horse in the smart home world, offering reliable and budget-friendly products. Now, the Swedish furniture giant is poised to make its biggest splash yet. Following the initial announcement in July 2025 and subsequent details in early November, the final pieces of the puzzle—exact pricing and availability for the EU market—have now been revealed by the Dutch tech publication Tweakers.
The leak, which the site states was confirmed by an IKEA representative, gives us the most complete picture yet of IKEA's 2026 smart home strategy. The majority of the new sensors, bulbs, and remotes are scheduled to hit European shelves on January 1, 2026, making for a smart new year's resolution for tech enthusiasts.
A Deep Dive into the New IKEA Smart Sensors
The new range includes a suite of smart sensors designed to monitor your home environment, all boasting support for the Matter standard. This ensures they will work seamlessly with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, and Samsung SmartThings right out of the box.
According to the report, the sensor lineup and their EU prices are as follows:
- Alpstuga Air Quality Sensor: €30 (The most expensive sensor, focused on environmental health)
- Timmerflotte Temperature and Humidity Sensor: €10
- Klippbok Water Leakage Sensor: €9
- Myggspray Motion Sensor: €9
- Myggbett Door/Window Sensor: €8
This pricing strategy keeps IKEA firmly in the budget-conscious category, making it incredibly affordable to equip an entire home with basic automation and monitoring.
Kajplats Smart Bulbs: A Spectrum of Choices
IKEA is also significantly expanding its popular smart lighting range with the new "Kajplats" series. The lineup covers a wide variety of bulb types and capabilities, from simple white spectrum globes to full-color options.
The entry-level Kajplats E27 white spectrum (470 lumens) globe bulb will start at an incredibly low €5, while the top-tier Kajplats E27 color + white spectrum (1055 lumens) globe bulb will come in at €13. The range also includes GU10 spotlights and smaller E14 bulbs, with several starter kits available for those new to the smart home game.
Remote Controls, Smart Plugs, and a Note on Availability
Rounding out the announcement are new control devices. IKEA will release two new "Bilresa" remote controls: a dual-button version for €9 and a more advanced scroll wheel model, whose price is still to be confirmed. For those looking to make their "dumb" appliances smart, the Grillplats Smart Plug will retail for €9, with a kit including a remote control for €13.
It's important to note that the two smart plug-related products are the only items not launching on January 1st; their release is slated for a later, unspecified date.
What Matter Support Means for You
For the uninitiated, the inclusion of the Matter protocol is the real headline here. Matter is an industry-backed standard designed to end the compatibility wars in the smart home. Instead of worrying if a device works with your specific ecosystem, Matter-certified products are designed to work with all of them simultaneously. IKEA's full-throated adoption of Matter signals a future where building a cohesive smart home is simpler and more accessible than ever, straight from the shelves of your local IKEA store.
This leak, also covered by outlets like Stadt Bremerhaven, confirms that IKEA is not slowing down its smart home ambitions. With competitive pricing, a wide product range, and the universal language of Matter, January 2026 is shaping up to be a very smart month indeed.
Confirmed IKEA Smart Home Product Pricing (EU & UK)
IKEA Smart Sensors
| Product | EU Price (EUR) | UK Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Alpstuga Air quality sensor | €30 | £25 |
| Klippbok Water leakage sensor | €9 | £7 |
| Myggbett Door/window sensor | €8 | £7 |
| Myggspray Motion sensor | €9 | £7 |
| Timmerflotte Temperature and humidity sensor | €10 | £5 |
IKEA Smart Bulbs
| Product | EU Price (EUR) | UK Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Kajplats E27 - white spectrum (470 lumens) - globe | €5 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E27 - white spectrum (806 lumens) - 45mm - globe | €10 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E27 - white spectrum (1055 lumens) - globe | €9 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E27 - white spectrum (1521 lumens) - globe | €13 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E27 - color+white spectrum (1055 lumens) - globe | €13 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats Starter kit E27 white spectrum | €17 | TBC |
| Kajplats Starter kit E27 color/white spectrum | €12 | TBC |
| Kajplats GU10 - color+white spectrum (470 lumens) | €10 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats GU10 - white spectrum (575 lumens) | €8 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats Starter kit GU10 white spectrum | €25 | TBC |
| Kajplats E14 - white spectrum (470 lumens) | €8 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E14 - white spectrum (806 lumens) - 45mm - globe | €8 | £4-9 |
| Kajplats E14 - color+white spectrum (806 lumens) - globe | €10 | £4-9 |
IKEA Remote Controls and Smart Plugs
| Product | EU Price (EUR) | UK Price (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Bilresa Remote control with dual button | €9 | £3 |
| Bilresa Remote control with scroll wheel | TBC | £4 |
| Bilresa Remote control kits | €20 | TBC |
| Grillplats Smart plug | €9 | TBC |
| Grillplats Smart plug with remote control | €13 | TBC |
