Swedish furniture giant Ikea recently had seven Matter devices certified by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), ahead of their planned release next year.
The new products are now recorded on the Mainnet Distributed Compliance Ledger (DCL), indicating they are now officially Matter-certified. They should be in the final phases of their development cycle and ready for market release.
What to expect for the first batch
The newly certified products include five sensors and two programmable switches, covering the essential components of a smart home setup.
TIMMERFLOTTE (translates as "timber raft")
TIMMERFLOTTE Temperature and Humidity Sensor
A simple, compact indoor sensor that displays temperature and humidity levels at the press of a button.
First spotted on the FCC database, this is a Matter-over-Thread temperature and humidity sensor. It has a round shape and is powered by AAA-rechargeable batteries.
The sensor features a dot-matrix display on the front for sensor readings. The user manual notes that “It can also connect to any smart system that uses the Matter standard or be used on its own”, so we expect it to retain Zigbee connectivity with Ikea’s DIRIGERA or even older TRADFRI hubs.
MYGGSPRAY (translates as "mosquito spray")
MYGGSPRAY Motion Sensor
A versatile motion sensor that automatically activates lighting indoors or outdoors when movement is detected.
MYGGSPRAY (E2494) appears to be a Thread-enabled PIR motion sensor that uses infrared (IR) to detect motion, as described in the DCL. Like previous motion sensors from Ikea, we expect it to come with a light sensor for conditional triggers.
MYGGBETT (translates as "mosquito bite")
MYGGBETT Door/Window Sensor
A smart, discreet sensor that detects door or window movement and can trigger notifications or automate lighting.
MYGGBETT (E2492) is a Thread contact sensor, which is listed as a door and window sensor on the DCL.
BILRESA (translates as "car trip")
BILRESA Remote Control with Dual Button
A simple, two-button remote that lets you control smart lighting functions like power, brightness, colour, and scenes from anywhere nearby.
BILRESA scroll wheel
A tactile scroll-wheel remote that lets you adjust light brightness, colour, and scenes with a simple turn or press.
BILRESA appears to have at least two variations of programmable switches: one with two buttons (E2489) and another with a scroll wheel (E2490). They were certified as a Matter Generic Switch, which is usually used for scene triggers. However, considering the presence of a scroll wheel, the device could also be used for dimming lights, controlling fans, or adjusting shades.
ALPSTUGA (translates as "Alpine cottage")
ALPSTUGA Air Quality Sensor
A smart, compact sensor that tracks CO₂, PM2.5, temperature, and humidity to help you monitor and improve indoor air quality.
A new air quality sensor, ALPSTUGA, is also coming, likely replacing the current Zigbee VINDSTYRKA sensor. Model E2495, this sensor also appears to use Thread.
KLIPPBOK (translates as "scrapbook")
KLIPPBOK Water Leakage Sensor
A small, smart water leakage sensor that detects leaks, sounds an alert, and can notify your phone when connected to a hub.
The last item (E2493) is a water leak sensor. Since KLIPPBOK is meant to replace the existing BADRING sensor, it will likely have a built-in siren and work with Sonos to play an alarm via the Dirigera hub. The sensor works via Thread for Matter.
When to expect the launch
The first products should arrive in January, as Ikea told The Verge in an interview, with more following in April. The interview also suggested these devices would work with Ikea’s hubs via Zigbee in addition to Matter. The TIMMERFLOTTE sensor is predicted to be the first one available, as its user manual and product photos are now on the FCC database–a strong signal of a pending release.
What else is coming?
Meanwhile, Ikea has been working on other industrial certifications with the FCC, Japanese regulators, and TÜV to ensure these products meet legal requirements in various markets.
In addition to the products mentioned above, others are in development, including a smart socket outlet, GRILLPLATS (E2491, translated as barbecue place), the TRADFRI (thread free) light series, and a flow sensor, all coming with Thread and Zigbee connectivity.
(Source: FCC, Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (JMIAC), Matter DCL, The Verge; Image Source: IKEA, Matter DCL, JMIAC)
