<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>IKEA is revamping its smart home lineup to include full Matter support, enabling compatibility with Apple Home and other ecosystems without needing IKEA's own hub.</li><li>Starting in January 2026, IKEA will release over 20 new Matter-over-Thread smart lights, sensors, and remotes that work directly with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Samsung SmartThings.</li><li>Thread is a low-power wireless mesh protocol, while Matter is an open-sourced connectivity software layer co-developed by Apple, Amazon, Google, and others, offering compatibility over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Thread.</li><li>IKEA's move to add Matter support should be beneficial for Apple HomeKit users, providing more affordable and seamless smart home device options that automatically work with Apple Home without additional certification.</li></ul>

IKEA Goes All-In on Matter for Apple HomeKit Compatibility

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