# IKEA BILRESA scroll wheel

*IKEA / E2490, E2704*

> The BILRESA scroll wheel needs a Thread border router, such as the DIRIGERA hub. It is a battery-powered remote that controls up to three groups of smart products over Matter over Thread. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ikea-bilresa
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [IKEA](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ikea) |
| Category | Remote |
| Model numbers | E2490, E2704 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Matter device type | withheld |
| Range | Matter over Thread[^1][^3] |
| Type number or part number | withheld |
| Article numbers | US 706.174.57; GB 906.174.56; US kit (3 pcs, mixed colours) 806.179.04; GB kit (3 pcs, mixed colours) 506.041.73[^2][^1][^4] |
| Hub or controller needed | None for direct pairing with IKEA smart products. App control needs a Thread Border Router plus a Matter controller (e.g. DIRIGERA).[^1][^3] |
| TRADFRI gateway | Not compatible[^5] |
| Zigbee certification | unknown |
| Released | 2026-01[^6] |
| Power | 2 x AAA HR03 (sold separately)[^1][^3] |

## Integration paths

**How the IKEA BILRESA scroll wheel connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | Matter controller, Thread border router (for example, DIRIGERA)[^7] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the IKEA BILRESA scroll wheel**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter / Thread | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^7] |  |
| Matter / Thread | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Native[^7] |  |
| Matter / Thread | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Native[^7] |  |
| Matter / Thread | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Native[^7] |  |
| Matter / Thread | [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) | Native[^7] |  |
| Matter / Thread | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | withheld |  |

## Releases

**IKEA BILRESA scroll wheel release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-11-06[^8] | Announced |  |
| 2026-01[^6] | Released | The range changed in January 2026. Dates may differ by market. |

## Related pages

- [IKEA smart home](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/ikea-smart-home) (line)
- [IKEA](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/ikea) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Homey](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homey) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: BILRESA remote control, white smart/scroll wheel - IKEA US. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bilresa-remote-control-white-smart-scroll-wheel-70617457/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^2]: IKEA product search API (sik.search.blue.cdtapps.com). https://sik.search.blue.cdtapps.com/us/en/search-result-page?q=kajplats (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^3]: BILRESA scroll wheel manual AA-2668729. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/manuals/bilresa-remote-control-white-smart-scroll-wheel__AA-2668729-4-100.pdf (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^4]: BILRESA remote control kit, scroll wheel/mixed colors - IKEA US. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/bilresa-remote-control-kit-scroll-wheel-mixed-colors-80617904/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^5]: Kan IKEA Matter-kompatibla produkter anvandas med TRADFRI gateway? - IKEA Sverige customer service (Swedish). https://www.ikea.com/se/sv/customer-service/knowledge/articles/b1ff8f6b-1a25-4f4f-ae80-28edc079512f.html (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^6]: Is there a replacement for older smart remotes? - IKEA Sweden customer service. https://www.ikea.com/se/en/customer-service/knowledge/articles/dgc5bdg1-8c17-40bc-g18c-91g529888fgc.html (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)
[^7]: IKEA BILRESA Remote Control, White Smart/Scroll Wheel (706.174.57). https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/-70617457/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^8]: IKEA launches new smart home range with 21 Matter-compatible products (IKEA newsroom, 6 November 2025). https://www.ikea.com/global/en/newsroom/retail/the-new-smart-home-from-ikea-matter-compatible-251106/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-09)