IKEA Released New Christmas Lighting Collection
The new STRÅLA line and smart plugs help households automate holiday decor setup this season.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Interior Decorating
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IKEA has launched a new range of holiday lighting, including a 150cm tall STRÅLA Christmas tree and decorative floor lamps. These items are designed for compatibility with smart home accessories like the GRILLPLATS smart plug to enable remote control.
Why it matters
Integrating holiday lighting with smart technology allows homeowners to manage energy consumption and scheduling more easily. This shift toward smart home compatibility helps families maintain festive displays while keeping household utility costs in check during the holidays.
The 150cm STRÅLA Christmas tree features 180 diodes and retails for $40. The GRILLPLATS smart plug, priced at $8, supports the Matter smart home protocol for expanded device connectivity.
The players
IKEA
A global retailer known for affordable flat-pack furniture and home accessories with a long history of expanding into smart home technology.
The details
The STRÅLA Christmas tree uses a central spine construction adorned with 180 individual LED diodes. The accompanying floor lamp line features a three-part wooden matchstick design that includes an integrated two-step dimming function. By pairing these lights with the GRILLPLATS smart plug, users can connect their holiday decor to a home hub for voice control and automated power scheduling.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: IKEA launched the new range of Christmas lighting products.
The Home Front
The adoption of the Matter smart home protocol marks a significant push toward universal connectivity for decorative lighting systems. This integration aligns with the growing trend of using automated switching to manage household energy use throughout the holiday season.
Check your current holiday lighting inventory to see if existing fixtures can be updated with smart plugs for better energy management. Plan your display layout to ensure that your chosen smart home hub is within reach of your decorative power outlets.
The takeaway
Using smart plugs with your holiday displays is a simple way to automate your home lighting schedule and reduce energy waste. Look for the Matter certification on any smart plugs you purchase to ensure they remain compatible with your existing home automation setup.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TechRadar.
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