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| IKEA has released the Timmerflotte smart sensor (pictured) in the US. |
Good news for American smart home tinkerers and IKEA fans alike: the budget-friendly, feature-packed IKEA Timmerflotte Temperature/Humidity Sensor is now officially available for purchase in the United States. This release marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s smart home ecosystem stateside, joining other recent arrivals like the Alpstuga Air Quality Monitor and the Bilresa Smart Remote.
For years, European shoppers have been able to snag this handy little sensor, but stateside customers were left waiting. The wait is finally over, and the price point is as appealing as ever.
What Is the IKEA Timmerflotte Sensor?
At its core, the Timmerflotte is a simple, round device designed to answer two fundamental questions about your home environment: How warm is it, and how humid is it? Its integrated sensor measures both, displaying the readings clearly on a built-in digital display. A quick button press lets you cycle between temperature and humidity readings.
Its minimalist Scandinavian design allows it to blend in anywhere—mount it on a wall or simply place it on a shelf. Measuring just 2.75 x 1.0 x 2.75 inches, it’s compact enough for a nursery, a sprawling basement, a cozy greenhouse, or that home office that never seems to be the right temperature.
The "Smart" in Smart Sensor
While it functions perfectly as a standalone monitor, the true power of the Timmerflotte is unlocked when you connect it to the IKEA Dirigera smart hub. Once paired, it becomes a fully integrated part of your IKEA Home Smart system, allowing you to view readings remotely via the IKEA Home Smart app and, more importantly, create powerful automations.
Imagine your smart fans turning on automatically when humidity gets too high, or your IKEA smart blinds closing when a room gets too warm. The Timmerflotte provides the environmental data to make those intelligent routines possible.
A Major Win for Compatibility: Matter Support
Perhaps the most compelling feature for tech-savvy users is its Matter compatibility. Matter is the new, universal smart home standard designed to end ecosystem wars. This means the Timmerflotte isn’t locked into IKEA’s system.
Once connected through the Dirigera hub (which acts as a Matter bridge), you can seamlessly integrate this sensor into popular third-party platforms like Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Home Assistant. This opens up a world of cross-brand automations, letting your IKEA sensor talk to your Philips Hue lights or your Ecobee thermostat.
Availability and How to Get One
You can now officially purchase the IKEA Timmerflotte Temperature/Humidity sensor directly from the source. It’s listed on the IKEA US website for $9.99—a notably affordable entry point into smart environmental monitoring.
For now, it appears the product is an online exclusive in the U.S. Checking the in-store stock tool on IKEA’s website shows no availability at physical retail locations yet. This is a common rollout pattern for IKEA's smart products, with online sales often preceding wider brick-and-mortar distribution.
The Bigger Picture for IKEA Smart Home in the US
The arrival of the Timmerflotte is part of a broader push by IKEA to flesh out its U.S. smart home offerings. The recent launch of the Alpstuga Air Quality Monitor shows a focus on health and wellness, while the Bilresa smart dual-button remote adds more physical control options. However, shoppers are still eagerly anticipating the U.S. debut of the new Kajplats smart bulbs, which promise vibrant colors and tunable white light.
Bottom Line: The IKEA Timmerflotte is a low-risk, high-value addition to any budding or established smart home. For under $10, you get a reliable, dual-purpose sensor with best-in-class Matter compatibility. Whether you’re looking to solve a specific comfort issue, create sophisticated automations, or simply satisfy your curiosity about your home’s climate, this little white disc is poised to become a staple of the affordable smart home.
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| The IKEA Timmerflotte Temperature/humidity sensor, smart. |