IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU): what it works with
IKEA · model ALPSTUGA air quality sensor · For Europe
- Matter Yes, over Thread
- Apple Home Via Matter
- Google Home Via Matter
- Amazon Alexa Via Matter
- SmartThings Unconfirmed
- Home Assistant Via Matter
The IKEA ALPSTUGA measures carbon dioxide, particles and temperature, and its display can also show the time. It uses Matter over Thread and works with Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa and Home Assistant through a Thread border router; SmartThings support is unconfirmed. Power comes over USB-C.
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Ecosystem compatibility
| Platform | Works? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matter | Yes, over Thread | CSA certificate CSA263WLMAT54469-24 lists the ALPSTUGA air quality monitor on Thread and Bluetooth: Matter 1.3, certified 2026-06-29, firmware 1.0.26, device type air quality sensor. Other CSA entries share the name.[1],[2] Other Matter smart sensors |
| Apple Home | Via Matter | IKEA names Apple among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs an Apple home hub that is a Thread border router (HomePod mini, HomePod 2nd gen or Apple TV 4K).[1],[2] |
| Google Home | Via Matter | IKEA names Google among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs a Google hub that is a Thread border router. Google lists air quality sensor among its supported Matter device types.[1],[2],[4] |
| Amazon Alexa | Via Matter | IKEA names Amazon among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs an Echo that is a Matter controller and Thread border router. Amazon lists air quality sensor among Alexa's Matter device types; its cluster list names PM2.5 and temperature but not CO2.[1],[2],[5] |
| SmartThings | Unconfirmed | IKEA names Samsung among compatible smart systems, but techtest.org's review found SmartThings showed no readings from it. Not confirmed.[1],[6] |
| Home Assistant | Via Matter | Through Home Assistant's Matter integration, which needs a Thread border router for Thread devices. IKEA doesn't name Home Assistant itself, and HA has no model page for it. techtest.org's review found its readings showed in Home Assistant without problems.[2],[3],[6] |
“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.
Specs that matter for setup
- Radio: Matter over Thread; the CSA listing names Thread and Bluetooth (Bluetooth is used for setup).
- Hub: IKEA's page says a Thread border router is needed to control it from a phone and gives its DIRIGERA hub as an example; another ecosystem's border router also works, so no IKEA hub is required.
- Local control: No page seen says whether it keeps working without internet.
- Senses: IKEA's page says it measures carbon dioxide, particles and temperature, and can show the time. Reviews also mention humidity, which IKEA's page doesn't list.
- Power: IKEA's page says a USB-C cable and USB charger are needed; they are sold separately.
Before you buy
- Needs a Thread border router, such as DIRIGERA, HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K.
- The USB-C cable and charger are sold separately.
- A techtest.org review found SmartThings showed none of its readings.
Quick answers
- Does the IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU) work with Apple Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. IKEA names Apple among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs an Apple home hub that is a Thread border router (HomePod mini, HomePod 2nd gen or Apple TV 4K). More smart sensors for Apple Home
- Does the IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU) work with Google Home?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. IKEA names Google among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs a Google hub that is a Thread border router. Google lists air quality sensor among its supported Matter device types. More smart sensors for Google Home
- Does the IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. IKEA names Amazon among compatible smart systems. Through Matter; needs an Echo that is a Matter controller and Thread border router. Amazon lists air quality sensor among Alexa's Matter device types; its cluster list names PM2.5 and temperature but not CO2. More smart sensors for Amazon Alexa
- Does the IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU) work with SmartThings?
- Not confirmed. We couldn't find an official source either way. IKEA names Samsung among compatible smart systems, but techtest.org's review found SmartThings showed no readings from it. Not confirmed.
- Does the IKEA ALPSTUGA (EU) work with Home Assistant?
- Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. It uses Thread, so you also need a Thread border router. Through Home Assistant's Matter integration, which needs a Thread border router for Thread devices. IKEA doesn't name Home Assistant itself, and HA has no model page for it. techtest.org's review found its readings showed in Home Assistant without problems. More smart sensors for Home Assistant
Sources
- ALPSTUGA air quality sensor, smart - IKEA Latvia — IKEA manufacturer · accessed Oct 24, 2026
- ALPSTUGA air quality monitor - CSA — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 24, 2026
- Matter - Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 24, 2026
- Supported devices - Google Home Developers — Google ecosystem · accessed Oct 24, 2026
- Alexa Supported Matter Device Categories and Clusters — Amazon ecosystem · accessed Oct 24, 2026
- Ikea ALPSTUGA im Test – Smarte Luftqualitätsmessung für 29 Euro — techtest.org review · accessed Oct 24, 2026
Official product page: www.ikea.com