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Ikea Matter-over-Thread review: Amazing smart home tech, when they work

AppleInsider·Andrew O'Hara·18 days ago
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Ikea has an impressive new lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices works with Apple Home , but after months of testing, we think that lingering connection issues with bulbs, controls, and sensors are the main problem. Unlike Tradfri, Ikea's last smart home push, the fresh batch of smart home wares doesn't have a unifying name. Instead, it is made up of over 20 individual products. The launch made big waves as the Swedish brand was putting all of its weight behind both Matter and Thread. With such affordable prices and a large array of choices, I went in thinking this was going to be a slam dunk. Unfortunately, Ikea has been a victim of emerging standards. Many users, including staff here at AppleInsider , have reported connectivity issues. After extensive testing, multiple interviews, and much user feedback, the full picture is complex, to say the least. Ikea Matter-over-Thread lineup review: Many new devices Ikea's lineup of Matter-over-Thread devices keeps growing.…

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