Samsung has improved its SmartThings smart home platform’s integrations with furniture retailer Ikea’s smart home products.

Samsung has enabled seamless integration of Ikea’s 25 Matter-over-Thread smart home devices, including smart bulbs and plugs, into the SmartThings platform.

The Ikea smart home devices include a scroll wheel remote, smart bulbs, plugs, temperature and humidity sensors, air quality sensors, motion sensors, door sensors, and water leak sensors; these now support the Matter global smart home standard.

Previously, connecting Ikea devices to SmartThings required an Ikea smart home hub and a SmartThings hub, but they can now be connected directly to a SmartThings hub. They also work with Samsung appliances including TVs, air conditioners and washing machines, as well as a wide range of third-party devices and protocols supported by the platform.

Users can connect an Ikea door sensor to SmartThings and attach it to a frequently used door to monitor when their parents start their day and whether they are active at home through SmartThings Family Care. This offers a convenient way to check on loved ones, even when living apart.

Installed on a wall, Ikea’s air quality sensors and its temperature and humidity sensors collect data on temperature, humidity, carbon dioxide levels and light intensity. SmartThings compares these readings with recommended ranges for optimal sleep and provides a sleep environment report with actionable insights, such as lowering the temperature to 19 to 21˚C, helping create an ideal bedroom environment.

Users can also set routines that activate the air conditioner’s dehumidification mode when rising humidity is detected. If the water leak sensor detects moisture, it sends an immediate alert enabling a prompt response.

Ahead of launch, Samsung and Ikea (www.ikea.com) conducted multiple rounds of validation to enhance connectivity stability and implemented a dedicated user experience within the SmartThings app for full compatibility.

A standout device is the scroll wheel remote, which enhances the user experience. When connected to lighting, users can precisely adjust brightness and colour temperature by rotating the wheel, making it easy to create the desired ambiance. It can also be used for devices requiring fine control, such as blinds. It targets the design-conscious younger generation, who prioritise aesthetic value in every detail, down to a single switch or lighting.

SmartThings was the first to adopt Thread 1.4, a low-power, short-range networking technology essential for smart home ecosystems, enabling Thread networks across brands to operate as a single unified system that enhances user convenience while helping drive the wider adoption of smart homes.

“By connecting Ikea devices to SmartThings, even first-time smart home users can enjoy a familiar and easy connectivity experience without financial burden,” said Jaeyeon Jung, executive vice president at Samsung Electronics (www.samsung.com). “SmartThings will continue to expand its ecosystem through partnerships, enabling more consumers to enjoy seamless and convenient smart home experience within the SmartThings ecosystem regardless of brand or communication protocol.”