IKEA Canada is once again reshaping how Canadians live, today announcing the launch of 21 new smart home products that set a new benchmark for accessibility and simplicity in the home-tech market. With offerings designed for seamless Matter compatibility, these products empower consumers to build fully integrated, cross-brand smart homes without breaking the bank or struggling with complicated setups.
- Simpler, Smarter, and More Accessible Than Ever
- Innovations in Lighting: Personalized, Versatile, and User-Centric
- Wellness Sensors for Everyday Peace of Mind
- Total Control with an Intuitive Touch
- Making Smart Living Work for Canadian Budgets
- The Matter Standard: Futureproof, Flexible, and Frustration-Free
- The IKEA Legacy: Innovation for the Many
- A Smarter Future—Within Everyone’s Reach
The rollout, which includes innovations in lighting, sensor technology, and device control, reflects IKEA’s longstanding mission to make modern living convenient and affordable for everyone.
Simpler, Smarter, and More Accessible Than Ever
Built on the Matter standard, a universal smart home platform, IKEA’s new range is engineered for straightforward use and universal device compatibility. This marks a pivotal shift from brand-specific smart products, making it possible to mix and match devices from a variety of manufacturers to suit any household’s unique needs.
As Stjepan Begic, Product Developer at IKEA of Sweden, said, “Our focus has been on keeping things simple from setup to daily use, so it’s easy for people to start, use and grow a smart home.”
Innovations in Lighting: Personalized, Versatile, and User-Centric
Lighting lies at the heart of IKEA’s newest lineup. The smart bulb collection now boasts a wider range of shapes, sizes, and brightness levels, tailoring ambiance to suit every room and moment. Dimmable features, along with both color and white spectrum options, put the power of customization directly in the hands of the consumer.
Canadians are no longer locked into bland, single-brand solutions, they can now craft lighting experiences that shift with their moods and routines, all while staying energy efficient.
Wellness Sensors for Everyday Peace of Mind
IKEA isn’t just focused on convenience, the launch reimagines home safety and wellbeing, offering motion, air quality, humidity, and water leakage sensors that install in minutes and begin working immediately.
These smart sensors do more than monitor, they prevent costly damage, promote healthy indoor environments, and streamline daily routines for households across Canada.
Total Control with an Intuitive Touch
Controlling the modern home should feel effortless. That’s why IKEA’s suite of new remotes and smart plugs is at the center of this rollout. Consumers can turn everyday devices into connected ones, automate their schedules, and create personalized setups, with device controls that are as reliable as they are easy to use.
Making Smart Living Work for Canadian Budgets
Affordability is at the core of this launch, directly addressing the needs uncovered by IKEA Canada’s Life at Home report. According to the study, 38% of Canadians want their ideal home to help save money—an expectation many tech brands have failed to meet in the past. Mathias Karlsson, Bedrooms Business Manager at IKEA Canada, said the launch aims to “make connected living simple, seamless, and within reach for everyone.”
IKEA’s pricing strategy and the commitment to keeping smart home expansions wallet-friendly mean that more Canadians than ever can access tech that has previously been reserved for early adopters or premium-market consumers.
The Matter Standard: Futureproof, Flexible, and Frustration-Free
To unlock the benefits of these products, users need a Matter-compatible hub, such as IKEA’s DIRIGERA hub. As a certified Matter controller, it also bridges the gap for earlier non-Matter IKEA devices, ensuring that existing investments remain valuable and relevant even as the technology evolves.
With ongoing expansion across new categories on the horizon, this launch represents just the first step in a phased rollout, running from January to July 2026 through online and in-store channels.
The IKEA Legacy: Innovation for the Many
With nearly 32.6 million store visitors and 162.6 million website visits in the last year alone, IKEA Canada continues to deliver on its vision to create a better everyday life for the many, not just the few. Founded in Sweden and now comprising 16 stores across Canada as part of the Ingka Group’s global network, the retailer blends local community engagement with world-beating product innovations.
A Smarter Future—Within Everyone’s Reach
IKEA Canada’s approach, smart, simple, and affordable, sets a fresh standard for connected living. As more Canadians explore the possibilities of home automation in 2026 and beyond, they will find the tools, technology, and support they need at their fingertips.
