Ikea's CES debut features updated Varmblixt lamps, sensors and speakers

At CES 2026 Ikea demonstrated Matter‑compatible Varmblixt lamps, new sensors including an IP67 outdoor motion sensor, and several Bluetooth speakers; some items are available now while others are scheduled for April 2026.

Ikea displayed a range of smart‑home products in a private suite at CES 2026, its first formal presence at the show. The exhibit focused on items announced in late 2025 and on how those products work in person. Several lighting, sensor and speaker products were shown, with some already available and others set for an April 2026 release. The company also highlighted improved integrations with third‑party platforms. Key details: - Lighting: Updated Varmblixt donut and pendant lamps are now compatible with the Ikea Home Smart app and the Matter ecosystem. The smart donut lamp ships with a Bilresa remote that runs an automatic 12‑color cycle and allows manual cycling; linking the lamp to the Dirigera hub expands the palette to 40 colors and enables dimming. The pendant model is limited to shades of white. - Sensors and monitoring: The Alpstuga air quality sensor reports carbon dioxide, particulate matter, temperature and humidity on a built‑in display and in the Ikea Home Smart app. The Myggspray motion sensor is rated IP67 for outdoor use, an increase from the prior Vallhorn sensor’s IP44 rating. The article also references Klippbok (water‑leak), Timmerflotte (temperature and humidity) and Myggbett (door and window) sensors already in use since November 2025. - Speakers and audio: Ikea showed Solskydd, Kulglass and Kallsup Bluetooth speakers, including collaborations with designer Ola Wihlborg and colorist Tekla Evelina Severin. Solskydd is offered in three sizes (8" $80, 11" $100, 18" $140); the 8" model has a battery for portability. Solskydd and Kulglass are available now, while Kallsup is due in April 2026. The article notes a $10 Bluetooth speaker in the demos performed well for its price and that Kallsup speakers can be linked together (Ikea tested up to 100 units). - Platform integrations: Ikea announced deeper Samsung SmartThings support to add Ikea devices directly to SmartThings hubs. Samsung reported the rollout is still in progress (including Bilesa scroll wheel remote support). The article’s author reported some temporary detection issues for Matter devices when adding them via the Ikea hub to SmartThings. Summary: Ikea’s CES exhibit combined updated design pieces and practical sensor and speaker additions while emphasizing Matter compatibility and broader platform integration. Availability varies by product: several lights and speakers are available now, and other items including certain plugs, bulbs and the Kallsup speaker are scheduled for April 2026. Continued rollout and compatibility work with SmartThings was reported as ongoing, and further product expansions for 2027 were hinted at by Ikea.