Ikea has taken a significant step forward in the smart home realm with the addition of Matter support to its Dirigera Hub. This move makes Ikea’s smart home ecosystem even more appealing, opening up a world of possibilities for users.
Previously, Ikea had a strong lineup of smart home products, including smart blinds, light switches, air purifiers, and other popular gadgets. However, the integration of Matter support elevates the experience to a new level.
Matter, the interoperability standard, ensures seamless communication between devices from different manufacturers. As of September 11th, all products connected to the Dirigera Hub are compatible with Matter. This means Ikea’s smart home devices can now interact seamlessly with devices from other platforms like Apple Home and Google Home.
The Dirigera Hub has been updated to function as a Matter Bridge, enabling it to connect with all Matter-compatible products. According to Ikea, a wide range of products, including lighting, sound, air purification, remote controls, and sensors, will work flawlessly with the new Matter update.
Damir Smrkovic, Platform and Technology leader at Ikea of Sweden, emphasizes the importance of this development: “With the introduction of Matter support on Dirigera, we are taking a significant step towards creating a more seamless and interoperable smart home experience. Users no longer need to worry about compatibility — everything will just work together, easily and efficiently.”
Ikea’s commitment to the Connectivity Standards Alliance, the organization behind Matter, further strengthens its position in the smart home landscape. This move benefits users, providing a straightforward way to connect their Ikea devices with the rest of their smart home ecosystem.
The Matter standard continues to gain traction in the market, making its way into more homes every year. With the addition of Ikea’s Dirigera Hub to the Matter-compatible devices, the standard’s reach expands significantly. As the Matter ecosystem grows, new gadgets and functionalities are being developed, making smart homes more sophisticated and intuitive. The future of smart homes looks bright, and Matter, coupled with the adoption of Ikea’s Dirigera Hub, is driving this positive evolution.
