Nov 29, 2023 14:11:00

IKEA announces three types of smart sensors that can be purchased for around 1,000 yen: door opening/closing detection, water leak detection, and motion detection.

IKEA has announced the door open/close detection sensor ' PARASOLL ', the motion detection sensor ' VALLHORN ', and the water leak detection sensor ' BADRING '. The three types of sensors can be linked with the smart product hub '

DIRIGERA ,' and it is reported that all three types will be sold for around 1,000 yen.

IKEA launches trio of smart sensors
https://www.ikea.com/global/en/newsroom/innovation/parasoll-badring-vallhorn-smart-sensors-231128/

Ikea debuts a trio of affordable smart home sensors - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/28/23977693/ikea-sensors-door-window-water-motion-price-date-specs

◆Door opening/closing detection sensor “PARASOLL”
PARASOLL is a set of two devices that can detect when a door is opened or closed by attaching one to the door and the other to the door frame.

Can also be installed on windows.

PARASOLL is scheduled to go on sale in January 2024. The selling price in Japan has not been announced, but it will be sold in Europe for 9.99 euros (about 1600 yen).

◆Motion detection sensor “VALLHORN”
VALLHORN is a device that detects human movement and turns lights on and off. VALLHORN can be installed not only indoors but also outdoors.

VALLHORN is scheduled to be released in January 2024, and the price in Europe is 7.99 euros (about 1300 yen).

◆Water leak detection sensor “BADRING”
BADRING is a device that can detect water leaks from washing machines, etc. If a water leak is detected, an alarm sound can be played from the BADRING itself, and a notification can also be sent to your smartphone.

BADRING is scheduled to go on sale in April 2024, and the price in Europe is 9.99 euros (about 1,600 yen).

The three types of smart sensors announced this time are expected to be used in conjunction with the smart home hub 'DIRIGERA'. DIRIGERA can be obtained from the link below for 8999 yen including tax.

DIRIGERA Smart product hub, white smart - IKEA
https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/p/dirigera-hub-for-smart-products-white-smart-10503411/