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IKEA and Samsung Team Up to Simplify the Affordable Smart Home

A new collaboration brings around 25 of IKEA’s Matter-over-Thread devices — bulbs, plugs and more — into Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, aiming for cheaper, simpler setup.

IKEA launches new smart home range with 21 Matter-compatible products
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By NNN Staff3 min read

Originally reported by Tom’s Guide

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IKEA and Samsung are teaming up to make the budget smart home simpler, folding dozens of IKEA devices into the SmartThings ecosystem.

The short version

  • The collaboration brings around 25 IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices — bulbs, plugs and more — to Samsung SmartThings.
  • The goal is easier setup and a more familiar, low-cost connectivity experience.

Why it matters

Pairing IKEA’s affordable hardware with Samsung’s hub ecosystem lowers the barrier to a reliable, standards-based smart home.

Summary by Nerd News Network. Read the full article at Tom’s Guide via the links above and below.

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