Ikea’s first Matter-over-Thread ceiling light leaked
Another Ikea Matter-over-Thread device leaked, one that can certainly brighten up your evening.
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Major smart home device maker Ikea is rumoured to release a Matter-over-Thread ceiling light, according to a notable Matter leak.
There has been a series of news from Ikea recently, both from FCC filings and industrial leaks. All these pieces contribute to the firm’s ambition to release Matter and Thread-powered devices.
Ikea making it Matter-over-Thread
The leak, from @CyberModStudio, suggests that Ikea will introduce a Matter-over-Thread ceiling light equipped with the Silicon Labs radio chipset MG24. This chipset belongs to the MG2X family and is capable of dual-protocol operation, supporting both Zigbee and Thread. This opens up the possibility that the new batch of Ikea devices could feature both Zigbee and Thread connectivity, allowing them to compete with rivals like Aqara and Bosch.
Recent FCC listings for Ikea have revealed some lighting products with approved radio frequencies for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread usage. The collection includes various lighting products and a thermometer named Timmerflotte. Rumors suggest that a dual-key programmable switch is also in the internal testing phase.
IKEA TIMMERFLOTTE (Temperature and humidity sensor)
IKEA Matter-over-Thread temperature and humidity sensor
Ikea aims to offer more affordable smart home devices, particularly with its bold move into sensors, which typically require Thread technology and cost more than Wi-Fi options. For instance, temperature and humidity sensors from Eve cost around $80, while the Arre (formerly Tuo) Temperature sensor costs $50. In comparison, Ikea’s small gadgets are usually priced between $10 and $20.
Eve Weather
The Eve Weather is a precision-engineered outdoor temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure sensor that supports the Matter standard through its Thread network technology.
TUO Temperature Sensor
The TUO Temperature Sensor TTS-1195 is a WiFi-enabled roller motor for 36-38mm tubes, designed for precise temperature adjustments and compatible with Matter for multi-platform connectivity.
Meanwhile, the company has been working rapidly to transition most of its Zigbee products to Matter compatibility using the Dirigera Hub, which acts as a Matter bridge. Currently, smart lights, switches, dimmers, blinds, plugs, air purifiers, and air quality sensors, along with motion, light, and door sensors, can all be integrated into the Matter platform with the Dirigera hub and the latest firmware. Some third-party Zigbee devices connected to it will have similar functionalities, akin to Hue’s devices.
However, some features and device types are still missing, such as water leak detectors and energy monitors, which were introduced in the Matter 1.3 specifications.
(Source: @CyberModStudio)
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Ward Zhou has been immersed in the smart home and industrial tech space throughout his career. Based in Shenzhen, the industrial hub of smart home, he began his journey with local media outlets and a prominent smart home solution provider, eWeLink, cultivating his expertise in smart home devices and industrial dynamics. Ward has contributed hundreds of review and news pieces to respected publications such as TechNode, PingWest, and Caixin Global. When he’s not covering the latest in tech, Ward enjoys coding, design, street photography, and video games.