Ikea has taken a significant step into the smart home market by registering its first Thread device with the FCC. The device, called Timmerflotte, is a temperature and humidity sensor that supports the Matter protocol. It is powered by two AAA batteries and features a QR code and 11-digit number for Matter setup. This move marks a departure from Ikea's traditional use of Zigbee or Wi-Fi protocols for its devices. The Timmerflotte does not appear to use any other wireless protocol other than Thread, which means it may not be compatible with Ikea's existing Dirigera hub. However, the registration of the Timmerflotte may indicate that Ikea is planning to enable Thread support on its Dirigera hub, potentially allowing it to serve as a standalone smart home hub.