Two of Ikea’s most eye-catching lights are about to get smart

Ikea made a splash three years ago when it joined forces with an award-winning designer for a striking line of decorative house lamps. At CES this week, Ikea is adding a new twist to those Varmblixt lights: smarts, complete with a dash of Matter. 

Slated to go on sale in April, the latest entries in the Varmblixt line will include smarter versions of the existing Varmblixt donut lamp and a pendant, and both will offer a full range of smart features along with Matter compatibility. 

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