IKEA VARMBLIXT

IKEA / E2499

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IKEA VARMBLIXT smart lamp
Image: IKEA press materials

Does the IKEA VARMBLIXT work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The VARMBLIXT table or wall lamp is Matter-certified, uses Thread and comes with a remote control.

It gives color and white light. It suits HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users, with native support through Matter over Thread.

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1]
Matter / Thread, native
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter / Thread, native
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter / Thread, native
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Matter / Thread, native
Home Assistant
Matter / Thread, native

Key facts

IKEA VARMBLIXT facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
IKEA VARMBLIXT facts
FactValue
StatusCurrent[1]
List price$99.99[1] as of
TypeTable, floor and wall lamps[1]
ProtocolMatter over Thread[1][4]
Type numberE2499[2][4]
Article numbersUS 806.135.24[1]
Hub or controllerPhone control needs a Thread Border Router plus a Matter controller (for example, DIRIGERA). Pairs directly with the included remote.[1][4]
TRADFRI gatewayunknown

Integration paths

How the IKEA VARMBLIXT connects

1 pathHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
How the IKEA VARMBLIXT connects
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Thread, needs BRThread border router, Matter controller[1]unknownunknown
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Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the IKEA VARMBLIXT

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Ways to add the IKEA VARMBLIXT
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Matter[2][3] (Matter certified; Home Assistant does not name the model)matterMatter / Thread
  • Quality: No score[2][3]
  • IoT class: Local Push[2][3]
  • Works with Home Assistant: Not certified[2][3]
Model namedNone stated
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Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Certifications

Certification records

1 recordHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
Certification records
ProgramCertificateCertified onTransportSpec / softwareSource
MatterCSA25486MAT46040-24thread, bluetooth1.0.6[2]

Cite this page

IKEA VARMBLIXT. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/ikea-varmblixt. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

  1. [1]
    MFRikea.com / VARMBLIXT LED table/wall lamp, dimmable smart white glass, color and white spectrum - IKEA US
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  2. [2]
    CSAon.dcl.csa-iot.org / CSA Distributed Compliance Ledger: vendor 4476 (IKEA of Sweden) models
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  3. [3]
    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter integration
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  4. [4]
    MFRikea.com / VARMBLIXT lamp manual AA-2695667
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