IKEAs range of affordable smart home devices just got a handy upgrade and
its a big win for Samsung phone and TV users

Date:
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:28:07 +0000

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Samsung just made it easier for you to integrate your IKEA smart home devices with SmartThings.

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The Korean tech giant has added enhanced integrations for 25 of the latest Matter-over-Thread IKEA smart-home devices, including smart plugs and lighting. This also includes IKEAs scroll-wheel remote, door sensors, water-leak sensors, air-quality sensors, and more. While IKEAs flagship range are a step beneath many of the best smart home devices , theyre solid entry-level options, allowing Samsung users to create their own smart home ecosystem at an affordable price. Article continues below You may like IKEA exec shares the brand's big smart home plans Despite being designed to 'connect and just work', it turns out IKEA's new smart home sensors actually have some specific, confusing hub requirements 3 reasons why these $6 / 3
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Until now, connecting IKEA smart-home devices to SmartThings could be a bit
of a hassle. Previously, users would need separate IKEA and SmartThings hubs in order to integrate IKEA smart devices, but now users can connect them directly to a SmartThings hub.

Theres also good news for owners of Samsung TVs, as this integration also enables you to easily control IKEA devices via the SmartThings app on your TV on your big screen, and integrate IKEA devices with Samsung smart appliances such as washing machines and air purifiers.

Announcing the upgraded connectivity , Samsungs Executive Vice President of SmartThings, Jaeyeon Jung, said: By connecting IKEA devices to SmartThings, even first-time smart home users can enjoy a familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden. He also added that SmartThings will continue to expand its ecosystem through partnerships, enabling more
consumers to enjoy seamless and convenient smart home experience within the SmartThings ecosystem regardless of brand or communication protocol. IKEA unveiled the smart version of its donut-shaped Varmblixt lamp at CES 2026,
but that's just the start of its next venture into smart home devices. (Image credit: IKEA) IKEA has doubled down on its commitment to expanding into the smart home market even further this year, and at CES in January it unveiled a slew of new products, including the donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp (pictured above) which quickly went viral. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

At the show we spoke with David Granath, IKEAs Range Manager for Lighting and Home Electronics, who teased the companys smart-home expansion , promising lots more affordable and user-friendly gadgets, and new smart features for existing products. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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