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Ikea Launches Kajplats Matter-Over-Thread Smart Bulbs in the U.S.

The low-cost bulbs arrive alongside a Dirigera hub update intended to fix reported Matter onboarding issues.

Overview

  • Ikea’s Kajplats bulbs are now on sale through the company’s U.S. online store and in many retail locations.
  • The lineup spans multiple E26 and E12 options with 450, 800, 1,100, and 1,600 lumen models, priced from $5.99, with starter kits up to $14.99.
  • Starter kits pair an E26 bulb with the Bilresa remote, and, when used with the Dirigera hub, support control in the Ikea Home app and other Matter platforms.
  • The bulbs use Matter-over-Thread for cross-platform compatibility intended to simplify setup across major smart-home ecosystems.
  • Early users have reported pairing and drop-off problems, and while Ikea has issued a Dirigera update to improve “Matter onboarding stability,” its effectiveness has not been confirmed.