Ikea Strikes Back with Smart Retro Speakers That Make Your Life Easier!
Imagine this: you want a smart home, but you don’t want to wrestle with complicated tech. Ikea finally gets it — people want simplicity and style rolled into one. Their new Bluetooth speakers aren’t just another gadget; they’re designed to be a natural part of your home, with a retro vibe that turns heads.
Smart Home Without the Headache
Ikea announced a whopping 20 new smart home products supporting Matter — the universal standard that makes connecting different devices a breeze. No need to be an IT wizard to get your gadgets talking. It’s all about making your life easier, not more confusing.
Retro Design That Wins Hearts
The new speakers, like the Nattbad model, come in black, yellow, and pink, with a design that screams vintage radio. It’s not just a functional device; it’s a statement piece for your home. Blomprakt, a speaker with a light, is the perfect desk buddy, blending usefulness and style.
Spotify Tap? Yes, Please!
Connecting to Spotify is now as easy as pie. With Spotify Tap, you can play your favorite tunes with a single tap — no tech skills required. Who wants to fiddle with settings when you can just hit play and vibe?
Smart Tech for Everyone
David Granath, Ikea of Sweden’s assortment manager, says the goal is to make smart homes accessible and understandable for all. The new products are designed around real user needs to fit everyday routines and challenges.
What’s Coming in January?
Ikea plans to reveal more details in January, including a design collaboration with Swedish designer Tekla Severin, aka Teklan. This partnership explores how technology can naturally become part of your interior.
The Bottom Line
If you thought Ikea was just about furniture, think again! With these new smart speakers, they’re stepping into tech with style and simplicity. Retro design, easy connectivity, and Spotify support make these speakers a no-brainer for any home.
So, what do you think? Is this the start of a new era of smart devices that actually get users? Or just another trick to make us buy more gadgets? Drop your thoughts — maybe you’ll surprise us with a joke or a hot take!
