IKEA GRILLPLATS Smart Plug

At $7.99 in the US, this is the way to fit every lamp in the flat for the price of one premium plug. GRILLPLATS uses Matter over Thread, tracks energy use and strengthens the Thread network for other devices, and it pairs with IKEA's cheap remotes and motion sensors. It is the least proven pick here. Owners reported connection problems with IKEA's new Thread range in early 2026, which IKEA acknowledged, and it needs a Thread border router, such as IKEA's DIRIGERA hub, before an app or assistant can control it. Buy it for lamps, with a Thread hub already in place.