Product Review: Would You Let Ikea Take Over Your Smart Home in 2026? After CES, I Would

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Details: Written by CNET Reviews; Category: Reviews; Published: 10 January 2026; Created: 10 January 2026; Last Updated: 10 January 2026

While Ikea is famous for its affordable, piece-it-together furniture gracing apartments, dorms and first homes, you rarely hear about the company in the tech sphere. While Ikea has dabbled in smart home technology in past years, its offerings have been limited, temporary and often required partnerships with third parties. At CES 2026, all that changed.
Product Review: Would You Let Ikea Take Over Your Smart Home in 2026? After CES, I Would

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