The accessories we like the most are smart home devices, devices that we can use with our iDevices and that can make our home a smart home. Light controllers, smart blinds, plant controllers ... an endless number of devices with which we can learn more about our home. And this IKEA, one of the largest manufacturers of home furnishings, knows ...
Now the boys of IKEA want to get even more serious about smart devices for the home, and as we said, it has been HomeKit the technology for which they have decided in order to launch these smart devices. After the jump, we will tell you more about what the IKEA guys plan for the coming years and the smart devices compatible with Apple's HomeKit ...
IKEA states that started research on smart devices in 2012, but it is now when they have established the new line of business with smart devices, one lline of business you want takes the company to a new level. It was the company's manager who made the announcement of the investment, an investment that has the objective of exploring products and solutions from the company's furniture line.
We have decided to invest significantly in Home Smart at IKEA to accelerate development. This is the biggest new business we have been establishing since the introduction of IKEA for children. Peter van der Poel, manager of IKEA Range & Supply.
By working together with all other departments within IKEA, the IKEA Home Smart business unit will drive the digital transformation of the IKEA range, enhance and transform existing businesses, and develop startups to bring more diverse smart products to many more people. We have just started… Björn Block, Global Business Leader at IKEA, ends.
They do not say which smart devices are on the company's roadmap, but the truth is that little by little we are seeing where the shots go. The last were the smart speakers from Sonos, but we will certainly see a lot more with HomeKit compatibility. We will be pending ...
