Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We drove 90 minutes to IKEA to see if their new smart home tech is actually worth buying.
IKEA has been quietly expanding their smart home lineup with affordable lights, buttons, sensors, and Matter-compatible devices — but are these new, affordable smart home products actually any good?
In this video, we:
• Visit IKEA to see what smart home products they currently offer in store
• Compare pricing and features
• Bring several devices home and set them up
• Test real-world performance
• Share my honest thoughts after using them
Is IKEA’s smart home ecosystem a great beginner-friendly option… or just cheap tech that looks good on the shelf?
Let me know in the comments — would you build a smart home with IKEA devices?
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RESOURCES
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10 Tips for a Stable Thread Network
matter-smarthome.de/en/practice/10-tips-for-a-stable-thread-network
IKEA Smart Home Troubleshooting Tips
faq.homesmart.ikea.com/en_GB
▶ *The Complete Apple Home Masterclass* – Start here
youtu.be/NInjDIa6nn0
🔧 *Want to build your own Apple smart home?*
Subscribe for weekly deep dives, product reviews, and automation ideas that actually work.
🛎️ I also livestream every Wednesday — join the conversation and get your questions answered live!
📦 My Smart Home Gear (2026 Updated): shanewhatley.com/my-setup
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👋 *LET’S CONNECT*
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🎙️ *New Podcast!* "Wife Approved" – real talk about marriage, parenting & smart home life
youtube.com/@UCoQSHK2pz_SFAJjF_LycM_g
❤️ *Join the channel* and get exclusive member perks
geni.us/shanemember
👕 *Merch Store*
[geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop](https://geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop)
► Instagram – instagram.com/shanecreates
► Website – shanewhatley.com
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🎥 *WATCH NEXT*
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▶ *The Complete Apple Home Masterclass* – Start here
youtu.be/NInjDIa6nn0
▶ *UWB Unlocking First Look – Aqara U400 Smart Lock*
youtu.be/kSbR5pmLwD8
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🕦 CHAPTERS
0:00 - NEW IKEA Smart Home Products
5:44 - Apple Store Detour
7:34 - Setup Issues & Troubleshooting
18:15 - Temperature Sensor
19:33 - Smart Button
21:15 - Contact Sensor
23:42 - Air Quality Sensor
26:19 - Motion Sensor
28:18 - Water Leak Sensor
31:10 - Connect To Other Ecosystems (Matter)
32:38 - Real World Testing & Final Thoughts
#AppleHome #Ikea #smarthomegadgets
We drove 90 minutes to IKEA to see if their new smart home tech is actually worth buying.
IKEA has been quietly expanding their smart home lineup with affordable lights, buttons, sensors, and Matter-compatible devices — but are these new, affordable smart home products actually any good?
In this video, we:
• Visit IKEA to see what smart home products they currently offer in store
• Compare pricing and features
• Bring several devices home and set them up
• Test real-world performance
• Share my honest thoughts after using them
Is IKEA’s smart home ecosystem a great beginner-friendly option… or just cheap tech that looks good on the shelf?
Let me know in the comments — would you build a smart home with IKEA devices?
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
RESOURCES
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
10 Tips for a Stable Thread Network
matter-smarthome.de/en/practice/10-tips-for-a-stable-thread-network
IKEA Smart Home Troubleshooting Tips
faq.homesmart.ikea.com/en_GB
▶ *The Complete Apple Home Masterclass* – Start here
youtu.be/NInjDIa6nn0
🔧 *Want to build your own Apple smart home?*
Subscribe for weekly deep dives, product reviews, and automation ideas that actually work.
🛎️ I also livestream every Wednesday — join the conversation and get your questions answered live!
📦 My Smart Home Gear (2026 Updated): shanewhatley.com/my-setup
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
👋 *LET’S CONNECT*
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
🎙️ *New Podcast!* "Wife Approved" – real talk about marriage, parenting & smart home life
youtube.com/@UCoQSHK2pz_SFAJjF_LycM_g
❤️ *Join the channel* and get exclusive member perks
geni.us/shanemember
👕 *Merch Store*
[geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop](https://geni.us/ShaneCreatesShop)
► Instagram – instagram.com/shanecreates
► Website – shanewhatley.com
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
🎥 *WATCH NEXT*
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
▶ *The Complete Apple Home Masterclass* – Start here
youtu.be/NInjDIa6nn0
▶ *UWB Unlocking First Look – Aqara U400 Smart Lock*
youtu.be/kSbR5pmLwD8
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🕦 CHAPTERS
0:00 - NEW IKEA Smart Home Products
5:44 - Apple Store Detour
7:34 - Setup Issues & Troubleshooting
18:15 - Temperature Sensor
19:33 - Smart Button
21:15 - Contact Sensor
23:42 - Air Quality Sensor
26:19 - Motion Sensor
28:18 - Water Leak Sensor
31:10 - Connect To Other Ecosystems (Matter)
32:38 - Real World Testing & Final Thoughts
#AppleHome #Ikea #smarthomegadgets
