IKEA just released a smart version of one of its most iconic products

IKEA is giving its viral 'donut lamp' a smart makeover. Announced today at CES 2026, the IKEA Varmblixt is the latest smart home release from the iconic furniture brand, and I think it's going to become an instant classic.

Created in collaboration with Dutch artist and designer Sabine Marcelis, the new and improved Varmblixt lamp now features color-changing and light dimming capabilities, can be controlled remotely and will transition gently between a range of custom hues. Available both as a wall light and a table lamp, the IKEA Varmblixt will cost $99 and be available from April 2026.

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The donut lamp will automatically transition between 12 preset colors in subtly shifting tones when first switched on, but when paired with the IKEA Home Smart app, you can select from over 40 shades and adjust both light intensity and dimming.

“We spent a lot of time fine-tuning the transitions between the curated colors," says Sabine Marcelis. "What makes this lamp unique is that switching between colors is not a sudden change, but a very smooth journey through all the hues to get to the next color. The light slowly moves through color to in turn transform the color of a space.”

IKEA VARMBLIXT smart lighting — (Image credit: IKEA)

What else is new?

As part of the collaboration, IKEA will also be selling a smart version of its $149 Varmblixt pendant light, which will also sensitively transition between shades of light, this time with a focus on white light. Like the donut, it can be controlled with the included remote, or controlled as part of your smart home setup.

The entire line is built on the Matter standard and can be paired to a range of smart home systems, meaning it'll be easy to pair with your existing setup.

IKEA also announced 21 new smart home gadgets back in November, signalling a wider shift into the smart home market.

We'll be first in line to test the new Varmblixt lights ahead of their release in April 2026.

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Millie is the Managing Editor of Homes at Tom's Guide. She's been reviewing home tech for over five years, testing everything from coffee makers to the latest vacuum cleaners.

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