Get Smart: Ikea launches unit to develop smart home tech


Ikea is going all in for smart homes, having previously launched several devices like the Symfonisk which is both a lamp and loudspeaker. — dpa

Swedish furniture giant Ikea is getting smart, establishing a division dedicated to coming up with smart home solutions and collaborating with tech companies to create future homes.

The new division, the Ikea Home Smart Business Unit, would be in charge of developing smart home technology like wireless charging, smart lighting and smart speakers in collaborations with companies like American consumer electronics company Sonos.

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