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The IKEA MYGGBETT is one of the most affordable door and window sensors with Matter support. A user on Reddit has now demonstrated how to mount the sensor almost invisibly in a window. This involves removing the original housing and replacing it with a particularly slim 3D-printed bracket. DIY bracket instead of original housing. In its original state, the MYGGBETT is visible […]
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The new firmware version 1.9.15 is now available for the IKEA BILRESA dual-button remote control. This is the first officially released firmware update for IKEA's new remote control with Matter technology. Users are reporting that the update is already being rolled out across various systems and can be installed via Home Assistant, among others. BILRESA Update […]
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A new firmware version, 1.1.4, is currently being rolled out for IKEA's affordable MYGGBETT door and window sensor. Early users are reporting the update on Reddit and are primarily hoping for improvements in stability and connectivity issues. MYGGBETT has recently been struggling with connectivity problems. Since the launch of the budget-friendly Matter sensor, there have been recurring reports of issues with the […]
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A new firmware update is available for IKEA's KLIPBPOK water leak sensor. Version 1.0.13 is currently being rolled out to users and is primarily intended to improve the stability of the new Matter-over-Thread devices. This update follows numerous community reports of connection and pairing problems with IKEA's new Matter devices. IKEA's Matter devices have recently been criticized […]
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Rumors are swirling about new IKEA products – and this time the focus is on a type of device many users have been missing for a long time: smart thermostats. While the furniture giant is consistently expanding its smart home strategy, there are increasing indications that heating control could soon be included. Information from the community is the starting point for the current […]
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With the GRILLPLATS smart plug, IKEA is launching a new, particularly affordable Matter-compatible smart plug. It can be used not only within the IKEA ecosystem but also easily integrated into open systems like Home Assistant. In this article, we test how the integration with Home Assistant works and what features the smart plug offers. What is IKEA GRILLPLATS? […]
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With the GRILLPLATS, the Swedish furniture company IKEA expands its smart home range with a new smart plug. This compact device transforms conventional electrical appliances into intelligent components of a connected home. Smart plugs are among the simplest ways to transform an existing home into a smart home. They are plugged in between the wall socket and the appliance, enabling control […]
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IKEA has released a new firmware update for its smart KLIPBPOK water leak sensor: Version 1.0.11 is now available via Home Assistant and can be updated directly from the dashboard. The water leak sensor is based on the open Matter standard, is small, easy to install, and has already proven popular with many users for monitoring critical areas such as under […]
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With the KLIPBPOK water leak sensor, IKEA expands its portfolio with a small but extremely useful safety device. The sensor detects leaking water early and uses the open Matter standard. This makes KLIPBPOK particularly suitable for users of open platforms like Home Assistant, but it is also compatible with common systems from Amazon, Apple, Google, Homey, and Samsung. […]
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With the MYGGSPRAY motion sensor, IKEA is launching a compact, Matter-compatible motion sensor that can be used not only within the IKEA ecosystem but also in open systems like Home Assistant. This article explains how the sensor works, what requirements it needs, and how to integrate it with Home Assistant. Brief product overview: IKEA MYGGSPRAY The […]
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