What has changed in IKEA's heating range?
IKEA quietly listed the Liljebagge (article number 806.220.62) on its Swedish website at the start of September 2026 at 199 SEK, which converts to around £15 (Matter Alpha; T3). It is IKEA's first thermostatic radiator valve and its first heating product to speak Matter over Thread rather than the Zigbee used by older Tradfri-era gear.
| Spec | Liljebagge, as listed |
|---|---|
| Protocol | Matter over Thread |
| Hub requirement | A Thread border router (IKEA's DIRIGERA is one) |
| Power | Two AA batteries, sold separately (IKEA suggests its LADDA rechargeables) |
| Size | 50 mm diameter, 83 mm long |
| Radiator type | Water-filled radiators only |
| In the box | Six valve adapters |
| Controls | Dot-matrix display with + and − buttons |
| Swedish price | 199 SEK (about £15) |
The move to Matter over Thread, rather than Zigbee, is the notable shift: it means the valve is designed to be controlled from any Matter ecosystem, not just IKEA's own app, which is what makes it interesting to Home Assistant users in the first place. It also exercises its valve every other week to resist limescale seizing, offers an anti-freeze mode, and keeps its last set temperature if the internet drops. IKEA lists Matter compatibility with Amazon, Apple, Google, Homey and Samsung.
Why does this matter for Home Assistant users?
The Liljebagge should work with Home Assistant, but that is unconfirmed: nobody has published a Home Assistant test yet. Home Assistant's Matter integration supports Matter thermostat device types, and Thread devices join through a Thread border router, so a certified Matter-over-Thread radiator valve should commission like any other Matter device (Home Assistant Matter docs).
The open question is feature depth. Early testing by Matter Alpha, bridging the valve through an Aqara Hub M3 into the IKEA Home app, exposed only the heating mode, so interoperability was incomplete. Whether Home Assistant sees setpoint, current temperature, battery level and valve position as separate entities depends on what IKEA's firmware exposes. If you run Home Assistant already, our Matter setup guide covers the commissioning steps this valve would use.
What do you need to run it?
You need a Thread border router on your network. IKEA's DIRIGERA hub qualifies (see our DIRIGERA review), as do many Apple, Google and Amazon devices, and Home Assistant's own Thread support can work alongside them. If Thread is new to you, our Thread explainer covers how border routers and meshes behave. Valves are battery powered, so they act as sleepy end devices rather than mesh routers; a border router near the radiators helps reliability.
UK availability and price
There is no UK listing or date. TechRadar reported that IKEA had been asked about UK and US availability, and as of mid-October 2026 we have found no UK product page. The £15 figure is a currency conversion from Swedish kronor, not a UK price; expect UK pricing to differ, and note that batteries are extra. Prices vary by market and retailer, so treat the figure as a guide to IKEA's positioning rather than a shopping price.
That positioning matters. Established UK smart valves typically cost several times as much per radiator, which is why a Matter valve at this level could change whole-house heating costs for renters. Compare today's options in our best smart radiator valves guide, or see which suit Home Assistant in the Home Assistant radiator valve round-up.
Should you wait for the Liljebagge?
If you already own a Thread border router and your radiators take standard valves, waiting is reasonable, because a cheap Matter valve is exactly what many Home Assistant users have wanted. If the heating is cold and you need smart control now, buy a proven valve instead. Check the open questions first: UK launch, whether it controls combi-boiler call-for-heat on its own (it does not appear to; valves only throttle radiators), and how many Home Assistant entities it exposes. We will update this piece when hands-on testing appears.
One practical caveat: IKEA includes six adapters, but UK radiators vary, so check your valve body (typically M30x1.5 or Danfoss-style) against the adapter list once a UK listing exists.
