Club Benefits
Building a smart home used to mean spending serious money. A single Philips Hue bulb can cost $40, and a motion sensor another $40, before you know it, you've dropped hundreds of dollars just to get the lights in one room working properly.
But IKEA has been building one of the most affordable smart home ecosystems on the market over the last few years. And in 2026, everyone's favorite Swedish meatball vendor has launched new Matter-compatible products, making it the perfect time to upgrade your smart home on a budget.
IKEA has always been good at making well-designed products affordable, but the smart home range is where the value really shines. You can build an entire connected setup with a hub, bulbs, sensors, plugs, and remotes for a fraction of the price compared to Philips.
If you've been put off by the price of smart home gear in the past, this is your sign to give it another look. Head to your nearest IKEA or shop online, and don't forget to grab a DIRIGERA hub if you don't already have one it's the brain behind the whole operation, and it'll future-proof your setup as IKEA continues to expand the range throughout 2026 and beyond.
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