IKEA Matter Devices Work With SmartThings: What Users Can Connect and Automate

Did you know that Samsung SmartThings supports all IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices, including smart bulbs, plugs, remotes, and sensors that connect directly to a compatible SmartThings? Integrating these devices into an existing SmartThings ecosystem gives users a simple, cost-effective way to grow their smart home for family care, sleep optimization, environmental monitoring, leak detection and alerts, smart lighting control, and other practical automation solutions. 

Can Users Add Affordable IKEA Matter Products to an Existing SmartThings System?

Yes. IKEA’s Matter-compatible products lets SmartThings users add affordable, compatible smart lights, smart plugs, sensors, and controls to enhance their current SmartThings setup as needed, rather than replacing compatible, previously purchased products.

Do IKEA Matter Devices Require a DIRIGERA Hub with SmartThings?

No. New IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices connect directly to a compatible SmartThings hub.. That means one less piece of hardware to buy, set up, and manage.

Do IKEA Matter Products Work in a Mixed-Brand Smart Home?

Yes. Supported IKEA Matter products integrate with compatible Samsung devices and other supported products using the SmartThings app. For example, users can connect an IKEA light, plug, control, or sensor and incorporate it into a SmartThings routine using a compatible Samsung appliance or device.

Most homes run more than one brand. SmartThings lets users mix and match compatible products by category, lighting, sensors, appliances, plugs, and controls, and manage all of it from one app, instead of buying every device from a single brand.

Do Door Sensors Work With SmartThings Family Care?

Yes. A supported IKEA door sensor serves as an input, providing activity data alongside SmartThings Family Care. For example, a caregiver might place a sensor on a door a parent uses often, then use the resulting open-and-close activity, alongside Family Care, to get a sense of whether that parent’s day is off to a normal start.

Can IKEA Air-Quality Sensors Support the SmartThings Sleep Environment Report?

Yes. Compatible IKEA air-quality sensors provide data on bedroom conditions, i.e., temperature, humidity, and lighting levels, that SmartThings uses to generate the Sleep Environment Report. IKEA air-quality and temperature-and-humidity sensors measure parameters including temperature, humidity, CO₂ levels, and light intensity. SmartThings compares these readings against recommended sleep conditions and offers suggestions based on what it finds.  

Do IKEA Sensors Trigger SmartThings Routines?

Yes. Supported IKEA sensors provide conditions that trigger SmartThings routines involving doors, motion, moisture, temperature, humidity, and other environmental changes. For example, an IKEA humidity sensor detects rising humidity and activates dehumidifier mode on a compatible connected air-conditioning unit. A  water-leak sensor detects moisture and notifies the user of a possible water leak. Additionally, door and motion sensors generate activity signals for compatible monitoring and automation routines. The sensor spots the event; SmartThings handles the alert, notification, or next action.  

Which IKEA Matter Devices Are Supported by SmartThings?

IKEA Matter-compatible devices span multiple smart home product categories. Below is a breakdown of some examples:

IKEA Product Category	Example	How to Use It With SmartThings
Smart bulb	KAJPLATS	Lighting control and compatible routines
Smart Lamp	VARMBLIXT	Lighting adjustment with color and temperature
Smart plug	GRILLPLATS/TOFSMYGGA	Connected-device control and compatible routines
Smart remote control	BILRESA	Supported lighting control
Temperature/humidity sensor	TIMMERFLOTTE	Environmental monitoring and humidity-based routines
Air-quality sensor	ALPSTUGA	Environmental monitoring
Open/closed sensor (door)	MYGGBETT	Door activity and compatible monitoring routines
Moisture/water-leak sensor	KLIPPBOK	Moisture detection and alerts
Motion sensor	MYGGSPRAY	Motion detection and compatible routines

This range covers smart lighting, environmental monitoring, motion and activity detection, open/closed status, and connected-device control, so users can pick what fits their home.

Does the IKEA BILRESA Scroll Wheel Remote Work With SmartThings?

Yes. The IKEA BILRESA scroll wheel remote control supports lighting products through SmartThings. Rotating the wheel enables precise adjustments to brightness and color temperature. SmartThings and IKEA conducted multiple rounds of connectivity validation before market release to test pairing and operation through the SmartThings app.

Currently, BILRESA supports lighting control and blind control (via Matter and Zigbee), with plans for expansion to more types of blinds and more device types in the future.

What SmartThings Hardware Do Users Need for IKEA Matter-over-Thread Products?

Supported IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices require access to a compatible SmartThings hub with Thread support.

Select Samsung TVs, refrigerators, and monitors can serve as that hub. SmartThings hub and Thread border router functionality depend on the individual Samsung model, not just the product type.

Users without one of these models can add a dedicated SmartThings hub, like the Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2.

What Are Matter and Thread?

Matter is an industry smart home connectivity standard developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance to help compatible devices from different manufacturers work across supported ecosystems.

Thread is a low-power wireless networking technology used by many Matter-compatible smart home devices.

SmartThings supports Matter-over-Thread alongside other technologies such as Zigbee and Z-Wave, allowing compatible products using these technologies to operate through SmartThings.

SmartThings was also the first to adopt Thread version 1.4, built  to increase interoperability between Thread networks from different manufacturers.

SmartThings has supported Matter since the standard’s public launch and puts every certified device through rigorous, multi-round interoperability testing, reflecting its position as a quality leader in the Matter ecosystem.

How Does IKEA Expand an Existing SmartThings Setup?

With the addition of IKEA’s product lines to the list of options for customers of SmartThings that are compatible, SmartThings has given its customers additional options to select from when it comes to light control, sensor functionality, environmental monitoring, and automation. Today, users have more affordable Matter-based devices to meet their household needs, and SmartThings can help control them.

These product integrations support SmartThings’ strategy of growing its ecosystem through collaborations with other manufacturers, giving users more options to create a smart home system that meets their individual needs and preferences.

Ready to add IKEA to your setup? Do the SmartThings — open the app and start connecting.