Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart bulbs now available in the US, a month ahead of original April 2026 release date

Ikea’s new smart bulbs are now available through its online store and many retail locations in the US, offering affordable alternatives to popular smart home brands like Philips Hue. The company’s Matter-compatible collection includes various bulb options with different color temperatures and brightness levels, as well as starter kits that include a wireless remote. The smart bulbs, priced between $5.99 and $13.99, are also compatible with other smart home platforms such as Apple Home and Amazon Alexa, despite some early connectivity issues reported by users. Ikea has acknowledged the problems and released an update to its Dirigera hub, which includes fixes for improved Matter onboarding stability. The rollout of Ikea’s Matter-compatible smart home collection has been a slow one, but the company is now expanding its availability across the US. The new smart bulbs are expected to provide consumers with a cheaper and more accessible way to upgrade their homes with smart technology.