SmartThings: Samsung integrates 25 new Ikea products thanks to Matter

Samsung continues to expand its SmartThings ecosystem by officially announcing the compatibility of 25 new Ikea products. From rotary remotes and smart lighting to smart plugs and air quality sensors, all now join the platform via the Matter standard, without any additional configuration. This is a significant step for the Korean manufacturer, strengthening the interoperability of its SmartThings platform, the central hub of the connected home. SmartThings and IKEA: Expanded Compatibility Thanks to Matter. 25 Ikea products now work natively with SmartThings via Matter, the universal standard adopted by Apple, Google, and Samsung. Users can add these devices to the SmartThings app without manual setup and then pair them directly with Samsung appliances. Samsung specifies that it worked closely with Ikea to optimize connection stability and ensure a seamless experience. Matter, the key to a truly unified smart home. As a reminder, Matter allows connected devices from different brands to communicate seamlessly with each other. By integrating these new Ikea products, Samsung is reinforcing its strategy: to make SmartThings a central platform capable of federating a maximum number of third-party devices around its TV, home appliance, and smart home ecosystem. Samsung Electronics has the floor: "We will expand the scope of our ecosystem through collaboration with various partners to provide an easier smart home experience," says a Samsung Electronics executive. With this integration, SmartThings continues to establish itself as one of the most comprehensive ecosystems on the market, where interoperability is becoming a key criterion.