Tag: Ikea
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Ikea Unveils Matter-Compatible Smart Home Collection for 2025
Introduction: A major step toward interoperable smart homes Ikea has announced a landmark upgrade to its smart home lineup: a new collection of devices that are fully Matter-compatible and operate over Thread. With 21 new Matter-over-Thread products, Ikea says customers will be able to connect a wider range of devices and platforms, simplifying the process…
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Ikea Makes Matter-Over-Thread Smart Homes Affordable
Smart Home Revolution Goes Wallet-Friendly Ikea has just disrupted the smart home scene with a wave of affordable, colorfully designed devices built on Matter and Thread. The rollout promises a future where you don’t have to choose between compatibility and cost — you can have both in a package that’s easy to install, easy to…
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Ikea Expands Matter Empire with 21 New Smart Home Devices
Ikea’s Big Matter Push Comes to Life After teasing a major shift toward the Matter standard last summer, Ikea has unveiled a broad rollout of 21 new smart home devices designed to work seamlessly with Matter, the open standard for home automation. The move signals Ikea’s commitment to simpler, more reliable smart homes and places…
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Ikea makes smart home affordable with Matter-over-Thread devices
Ikea’s smart home refresh arrives at a friendly price Ikea has just dropped a lineup of smart home devices built around the Matter standard and Thread protocol, aiming to simplify setup and slash costs. The announcement means more households can run a connected home without juggling incompatible ecosystems or breaking the bank. The centerpiece of…
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Ikea Expands Smart Home with Matter-Compatible Collection
Ikea Unveils a Matter-Compatible Smart Home Collection Ikea has taken a bold step forward in the smart home race by announcing a fresh lineup of Matter-enabled devices that use Thread as their network backbone. The company stressed that these 21 new Matter-over-Thread devices are designed to connect with a wider range of devices and platforms,…
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Ikea’s Matter Push: 21 New Smart Home Devices Unveiled
Overview: Ikea doubles down on Matter Ikea has confirmed a sweeping push into the Matter standard, announcing a package of 21 new smart home devices designed to simplify and unify home automation. This move marks a strategic shift for the Swedish retailer, which has long aimed to offer affordable, accessible products for everyday households. With…
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Ikea Faces Price Pressure as Trump Announces Tariffs on Furniture and Cabinets
Trump’s tariff move and its scope In the early hours of Friday, the United States announced a tariff plan that targets several imported goods, including the kind of furniture often stocked in the showrooms of global retailers. President Donald Trump said tariffs would be imposed on medicines, trucks, and, notably for retailers, furniture and kitchen-…
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Trump tariffs threaten Ikea prices as US market braces
Tariffs on the horizon: what the plan entails In a late-week announcement on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said tariffs would rise across several import categories to push domestic production. The plan would include 50 percent tariffs on kitchen and bathroom cabinets and related products, starting October 1, 2025, and a 30 percent tariff on…
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Ikea Faces Pricing Challenge as Trump Tariffs Rise in the US
The tariff news and Ikea’s US market significance President Donald Trump announced, via Truth Social, that tariffs on select goods including kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets, and upholstered furniture will rise in the United States. He said 50% tariffs will apply to cabinets and related products starting October 1, 2025, with a 30% duty on upholstered…