IKEA goes in hard on Matter protocol
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IKEA is planning to launch over 20 new smart home devices using the Matter protocol.
The devices, including a standalone Bluetooth speaker and one embedded in a lamp, will connect to the company’s DIRIGERA hub, which has been upgraded to be a Matter controller, or any other Matter-enabled hub.
A range of devices will be launched in January with a focus on sound. Also launching in January is a design collaboration with Swedish designer Tekla Severin, commonly known as Teklan. This will explore how electronics can feel more like part of the home.
The DIRIGERA hub can manage Matter-enabled devices from other brands, and as a Matter Bridge so that existing IKEA smart products such as its water leak detector will also be compatible with platforms using the Matter standard.
The NATTBAD Bluetooth speaker launches later this month (July) with a retro radio look, and this will be followed by a table lamp called BLOMPRAKT that combines audio with atmospheric lighting. It features an angled top, enabling the built-in light to be directed precisely to create the right ambiance.
The Bluetooth speakers are built to work out of the box, with features like easy multi-speaker setup and Spotify Tap, requiring no deep technical knowledge to get started. European Bluetooth controller chips from Nordic Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies and STMicroelectronics have all added support for the Matter protocol.
- ST doubles memory in Matter wireless microcontroller
- Ultra low power Bluetooth Matter core for hearables
“Until now, smart home technology hasn’t been easy enough to use for most people — or affordable enough for many to consider. Bringing Matter to our products means we are taking a big step in the right direction, offering compatibility across brands, and lowering the threshold for people to get started. Our goal is to make the smart home easy to use, easy to understand, and within reach for the many,” says David Granath, Range Manager at IKEA of Sweden.
“We’ve learned a great deal about creating high-quality sound experiences that are easy to use. We understand how people want to furnish with sound in a way that adds atmosphere and feels natural in the home. Those learnings continue to guide us as we bring the worlds of home furnishing and sound closer together. Our aim is to make sound accessible, functional, and enjoyable — without adding complexity. That’s what sets us apart, and that’s what we’ll keep building on as we shape the next chapter of what sound can be in the home.”
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