Matter promoter IKEA recently filed with the FCC for two new lighting devices that will expand its Matter and lighting portfolio. Based on recent test reports, the two new products are flexible neon light strips named KLOLANKE and STYRSTRECK that are likely to gain native Matter over Thread capabilities.
This move marks the entry of IKEA into the trending flexible neon accent lighting market, expanding its existing catalog alongside basic, lower-brightness options. The official test reports specifically show the devices being controlled through an iPhone using the Apple Home app, offering an early look at the upcoming Matter support ahead of their expected release later this year.
Upgrades from previous lighting options
Neon light strips have become a popular category for ambient lighting because they are highly flexible for installation. You can bend them to create custom shapes, mount them on walls, or stick them to desk edges to create a gaming atmosphere. They also provide a gentle, even glow due to their thick and semi-translucent casing. IKEA previously released a series of basic light strips, including a COB option, but those versions had lower maximum brightness levels and required physical buttons to control the lights.
KLOLANKE and STYRSTRECK share a similar design. Images from the FCC entries show a flexible white casing and a matching white power cable that ends in a DC connector, a design very similar to the existing ORMANAS Zigbee light strip. The wireless controller box is missing from these specific label photos, which suggests it might be hidden further down the assembly or packaged separately.
We will learn more later this year when external and internal photos of the FCC entries are publicly accessible.
Matter and Apple support
Label information from the FCC filings reveal specific electrical and lighting spec for both models. The STYRSTRECK strip outputs 1,200 lumens and supports RGB lighting alongside a warm 2,700 K white spectrum. It runs on a 24 V DC input that draws 28 W and 1.2 A.
Meanwhile, the KLOLANKE strip delivers 1,050 lumens with RGB lighting and a 3,000 K white spectrum, drawing more power at 32 W/1.4 A.
The official test reports state that the Apple Home on an iPhone 15 was used to test the color shifting and dimming functions of the devices. This testing method strongly indicates that the new products will support Matter, likely Thread (IKEA barely use Wi-Fi for smart home), allowing them to integrate seamlessly into existing smart home platforms.
IKEA's smart home expansion
This move follows our previous coverage of the retail giant, which revealed a steady expansion of its smart home ecosystem, all with Matter. IKEA previously filed with the FCC for numerous connected devices, such as the DUBBELKISEL light driver, which serves as a native Matter over Thread successor to the older cabinet lighting series. Recent filings for the LANGDMATT and UNDERSEGEL pendant lights, along with the SPEGELBLANKT battery-powered light are also in the pipeline. The addition of these new neon lighting options shows the company is committed to building a standardized, interoperable home smart ecosystem.
As for the availability, the FCC entry suggests a timeline for later this year. The documentation indicates that full details are scheduled to become public on Dec. 12, 2026. Because companies typically align these regulatory disclosure dates with product rollouts, an official retail release is expected by the end of this year or early 2027.
(Source: FCC)
