Why are the new IKEA appliances not yet available here?
We need more Matter-over-Thread! Since the CSA at the latest, it has become clear that Matter-over-Thread is no longer a topic for the future, but the next logical step in the smart home sector. Many manufacturers have shown there that they are focussing on interoperable, local and cross-manufacturer solutions. As part of this, IKEA has also announced a new generation of Matter-compatible devices and is clearly focussing on Matter-over-Thread and the further development of its own ecosystem around Dirigera. IKEA in particular plays an important role here, as it can make Matter suitable for the masses. https://matter-smarthome.de/produkte... It is therefore all the more surprising that this new generation of appliances is currently not available from one of Europe's largest online shops. I have now bought the products directly from IKEA, which certainly has its advantages. Nevertheless, I usually like to buy smart home hardware from Digitec Galaxus, especially because of the wide selection, comparability and bundling of different manufacturers. If Matter is really to become the standard, it needs not only announcements at CES, but also broad and rapid availability in stores. It would therefore be highly desirable if the new IKEA Matter-over-Thread devices were added to the range in a timely manner.
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