6 IKEA Smart Home Products Worth Buying, And Ones To Skip, According To Reviews

About 48% of U.S. households own a minimum of one smart home device, reveals Horowitz's State of Media, Entertainment & Tech: Subscriptions 2025 report. If you're hoping to jump on the bandwagon and see what the fuss is all about, you don't have to look far. You can explore smart lights, sensors, and remotes on your next trip to IKEA. But exercise caution and don't buy the first lamp or control that catches your eye. Otherwise, you'll be saddled with devices that don't last long, have connectivity issues, or aren't accurate. 

In case you need a little nudge in the right direction, we have compiled a list of the six best smart home products at IKEA, and ones you should most probably avoid. To finalize our picks, we went through organic customer reviews and jotted down each item's pros and cons before placing it in either category. You can check the methodology paragraph at the end to better understand our vetting process. That being said, remember that you'll have to buy IKEA's Dirigera hub to control any smart device (even if it's based on Matter) remotely.

If you've ever wanted to adjust the brightness of your hanging lights or incorporate smart lighting in your kitchen for stunning ambience, check out the Pilskott LED Pendant Lamp. It's compatible with other IKEA smart home products and features a built-in LED light strip that can brighten your rooms for about 25,000 hours. Moreover, it supports wireless dimming, so you can effortlessly curate the mood you want and change the brightness based on the task at hand. A dedicated dimmer will also allow you to turn it on or off remotely. However, keep in mind that the control isn't included in the package, and you'll have to pay extra for it.

This smart pendant lamp has been reviewed over 100 times and has an average star rating of 4.0, with 60% of reviewers giving it 5 stars. Admiring the beauty and smart features of the light, a reviewer noted, "We wanted a light that did the job, but wasn't distracting to the eye. The clean lines of this light filled the bill. It looks great with a pleasing warm white – not a harsh white. Paired with a dimmer, it's everything we hoped for. As a do it yourself install, it's not too daunting, however for the non-professional it is definitely a two-person job." Another mentioned that they like that they can adjust the height of the lamp per their requirements. However, a few users faced some challenges while installing it.

Whether you want to maintain a comfortable environment for your indoor plants or maximize energy efficiency in your home, a smart temperature and humidity sensor can be useful. If you're in the market for one, you might want to steer clear of the Timmerflotte Temperature/Humidity Sensor. This is because user reviews suggest that this product suffers from connectivity issues. Case in point, several people had trouble getting the DIRIGERA hub to recognize the device. Even if it did, the connection didn't last long, and they had to reconfigure the settings. Others also mentioned that they could use it via the IKEA hub but couldn't connect it to other smart home platforms (like Apple HomeKit) even though the sensor uses Matter, and vice versa. A few also expressed their doubts regarding its accuracy.

With close to 150 reviews, this sensor has an average star rating of 3.9 and over 12% 1-star reviews. Highlighting the reason why they didn't like the product, a user wrote, "I tried many times to get it to connect to my Thread network. It failed every time. I talked to customer service multiple times. Went through router reboots, settings changes, sensor resets... Nothing got these working. I like the design and really wish they functioned properly." Others added that speaking with customer service didn't prove fruitful, either.

The Starkvind Air Purifier is a smart device you can control through the IKEA Home smart app. To elaborate, you get to turn it on or off, regulate the fan speed, power the LED light, and inspect your home's IAQ (indoor air quality) even when you're away. Additionally, you get to sync the device with your smart home assistant, like Alexa, Apple Home, or Google Home, to issue voice commands. Besides being smart, this model detects and eliminates 99.5% of microscopic (as small as PM2.5) allergens and dust from your immediate environment. You can also add a gas filter for added protection, but you'll have to buy it separately. Bonus advantage: the IKEA air purifier will seamlessly blend in with your decor. Alas, it can only filter the air for rooms smaller than 215 square feet.

After being reviewed over 100 times, the air purifier has an average star rating of 4.4, courtesy of about 67% of users giving it 5 stars. A happy customer shared, "Home assistant picked the device up quickly via Zigbee integration. Pressing the button above the filter till it flashed for a couple seconds to activate pairing mode." Others also like its quiet operation, but wish the unit came with tiny wheels. This would have made it easier to move it from one room to another.

When looking for clever gadgets to make your home safer at night, you may come across the Parasoll Door/Window Sensor. The manufacturer claims that the nifty device will notify you (on your smartphone) whenever a door or window inside your home is left open, provided it's connected to the IKEA hub and you mount it nearby. However, customer reviews suggest that it isn't easy keeping it connected to the Dirigera hub. Apparently, the sensor stops working without any warning, gets disconnected, and tries to join the network constantly. During this phase, your connected doors' and windows' security will be compromised. Plus, this loop tends to drain the rechargeable battery fast, with some customers complaining about having to replace them after a mere 60 days.

Having close to 150 reviews, the door/window sensor has an average star rating of 3.8, with over 13% of reviewers giving it 1 star. Highlighting the cons of the product, one customer said, "Falls off the network and stops responding too often, battery life is also poor just lasts a few weeks. I also used recommended IKEA batteries. After researching other people have the same issues. It's also slow to respond and gets stuck in the open or closed position if the state changes too quickly." A lack of software updates is also a point of contention among tech-savvy users.

One of the biggest advantages of owning smart home appliances is you can control them remotely. But if you don't have any and don't plan on upgrading your existing units anytime soon, you might want to try out the Tretakt Smart Plug. Suitable for small devices, like lamps and coffee makers, this product will let you control connected appliances through the IKEA Home smart app. You may also set timers for certain smart devices. The plug also supports voice commands via smart home assistants. Moreover, customers like that it's easy to set up, is compatible with the Tradfri gateway, doesn't turn on itself, and can last outdoors. That being said, remember that its power output capacity is limited to 1,800 watts.

The smart plug has over 250 reviews to its name and has an average star rating of 4.3, thanks to over 65% of users giving it 5 stars. Complimenting the product, a reviewer mentioned, "It's a smart plug. It turns on and off when it's supposed to. You just plug it in, poke the pairing button with a push pin, open the hue app and tell it to find the plug, and it pairs to your network like a good zigbee product is supposed to do. It's nice when things just work." Still, a few wish the plug was a bit more compact and came with a raised power button.

IKEA claims that the Vallhorn Wireless Motion Sensor can detect movement as far as 15 feet and at an angle of 120 degrees. And when it does, it automatically turns on paired lights from a distance of 30 feet (maximum) as long as the sensor isn't blocked. But customer reviews portray a different picture. Most of the customers that gave the product 1 star mention that it specializes in offering false positives throughout the day. So, you won't be able to save much energy with motion sensor lights by relying on this device. Worse, it fails to log actual movement most of the time. One user wrote that it didn't turn on the lights in their closet even when they were only 4 feet away.

More than 100 buyers have reviewed this motion sensor, out of which over 40% have given 1 star. This brings its average star rating to 2.7. Disappointed with their purchase, a user penned, "The one i set up is constantly detecting motion 100% of the time. Tried 3 different sets of IKEA rechargeable batteries and also reset and re-paired the device 3 times. Same result each time. Not up to IKEA'S normal high standards for smart home devices." A few miffed customers also mentioned that they didn't like how the product worked only if you put in IKEA batteries.

The result of an IKEA and Sonos collab, the Symfonisk WiFi Bookshelf Speaker pairs well with other products from the audio brand. Plus, it can stream your favorite playlists, audiobooks, and podcasts via Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and other popular music streaming platforms. You just need to download the Sonos 2 app. You can even sync multiple speakers together for a stereo effect. Besides being easy to control, it doubles as a floating shelf. Moreover, users like the rich sound coming from this smart speaker and appreciate how simple it is to pair it with their home assistant. Additionally, they admire its appearance.

The smart speaker has been reviewed nearly 100 times and enjoys an average star rating of 4.1, with over 67% of customers awarding it 5 stars. Praising the product, a user detailed, "We love these speakers even more than our regular Sonos speakers, as they connect with Apple play too! We added them to our network of speakers and they work perfectly." Despite these pros, keep in mind that you can't control these speakers via Bluetooth.

Not monitoring the level of VOCs (volatile organic compounds), CO2 (carbon dioxide), and other microscopic pollutants is a mistake that may be diminishing your air quality. To rectify it, you may want to invest in a dedicated smart device, like the Alpstuga Air Quality Sensor. However, before you decide to purchase this product, know that several users have faced issues with it. To elaborate, they didn't like the lack of notifications and real-time updates in HomeKit. Others faced trouble connecting it to IKEA's Dirigera hub or smart home app. And if they succeeded after multiple tries, the device struggled to remain connected. A few also noted that it isn't possible to recalibrate the device.

This air quality sensor has amassed over 100 reviews and has an average star rating of 3.6, with close to 16% of reviewers giving it 1 star. Sharing their grievances, a buyer revealed, "I was assuming that you could get notifications in HomeKit if the air quality fell below a certain level or if the CO2 level went above a certain level. There are zero options to get notifications of any kind from this sensor. Also like others, the temperature and humidity don't show up in HomeKit climate info. Very disappointing." Moreover, other people didn't think the sensor was giving them accurate readings.

When you want to control multiple smart lights and strips from IKEA through your smartphone, you may want to look into the Tradfri Driver for Wireless Control. It can support three fixtures at once (provided the overall power consumption doesn't exceed 10 watts) and will let you adjust their brightness without the need for a hardwired dimmer. It'll also let you activate or turn them off, per your needs. With that said, you'll have to spring for the Ansluta power cord to use the driver as advertised.

With a little over 300 user reviews, the driver has an average star rating of 4.1 and has received about 60% 5-star reviews. Detailing their experience, a purchaser said, "Purchased two of these to subtly and stylishly illuminate a DIY set of home library shelves that I built. The ability to quickly and remotely activate and dim the associated lighting makes all the difference. I have received many compliments from friends on the utility of these features." However, some people had issues pairing the driver with the remote and the hub.

Being able to dim and power your light fixtures from afar might have you excited to bring home the Bilresa Smart Remote Control. But before taking the plunge, be aware that a lot of consumers have faced difficulties trying to connect it to compatible control devices and platforms. Several individuals couldn't get it to pair with the Dirigera hub or complained about losing connection willy-nilly. Even if you find the patience to configure the device over and over again, some wrote that their remote worked once or twice before dying out. A few others were miffed that despite being Matter-enabled, the remote didn't work with Google Home.

Having an average star rating of 3.4, the remote has been reviewed nearly 150 times, out of which over 25% of users gave it a 1-star rating. Elaborating their struggles with the product, a user mentioned, "Spent an hour trying to get this to pair. I have the IKEA hub and an Eero system. It sees the button, configures the device, then on the last step times out and fails to connect to the network." Troubleshooting the remote control doesn't seem to help, either.

Hoping to use smart lights to personalize your home? Consider giving the Stoftmoln LED Ceiling/wall Lamp a chance. The 10-inch fixture gives off a warm white light and can be controlled from a distance. You can either get the Dirigera hub and download the IKEA Home smart app to control the lamp, or opt for the Tradfri gateway. Further, you can change its brightness level with a wireless dimmer, too, but you'll have to buy a compatible remote control to do that. Alas, this lamp doesn't work with hardwired dimmers, so an IKEA-approved hub is a must.

After gathering reviews from close to 250 individuals, the smart lamp has an average star rating of 4.1 and nearly 58% 5-star reviews. Highlighting how they used it, a customer wrote, "I got one of these to test with my Home Assistant setup, I paired it via Zigbee and it worked fine It dims really nicely to a good low level with no flickering. I'm using this in a normal sized bedroom and the light level is great, with start up power set at 80%, on and off with normal light switch is pretty instant as well." Others also praised its ease of installation. However, a few didn't like that they couldn't adjust the light color.

Dealing with a flooded laundry room or a swampy kitchen can be mildly annoying at best and horrifyingly expensive at worst. Fortunately, you can remedy tiny issues before they snowball if you have a water leak sensor installed in strategic locations. But if you're thinking of purchasing the Klippbok Water Leak Sensor, think again. Active users note that the device's design is problematic, with its sensor at the bottom close to its battery compartment. Plus, the latter isn't water repellent or resistant, making it a risky proposition if the unit stays put in standing water for long. Further, a few customers venture that the lack of a sensor at the top will impact this product's ability to detect leaks in the nick of time. Connecting it to Matter-enabled platforms is a pain, too.

After garnering over 75 reviews, the water leak sensor has an average star rating of 3.5 since over 23% of purchasers have given it 1 star. Explaining the reason behind their low rating, a customer stated, "Doesn't detect drips and you actually don't want water dripping on it anyway because it will penetrate the speaker grill and ruin the device. Sensors are oddly placed on the bottom only with no way to wire extensions easily so it will have to sit in a puddle to trigger." Some people also faced issues while connecting it to IKEA's hub and smart home app.

First off, we shortlisted all smart products from IKEA with at least 50 reviews to their name. Then, we checked their average star rating to decide whether they deserved a place in the "worth buying" or the "skip" category. Products with an average star rating of at least 4.0, a minimum of 55% 5-star reviews, and more pros than cons made it to the former. Comparatively, items with over 10% 1-star reviews and considerable drawbacks were put in the latter.