Ikea has created a new line of speakers aimed at “affordability and simplicity.”
Sonos and Ikea announced in May that their cooperation would cease after more than six years, and that no further Symfonisk speakers would be produced.
This was significant because, in addition to being ingeniously designed — disguised as bookcases, lamps, and wall art – these speakers were the most cheap Sonos speakers available. They had the guts of a Sonos One and cost just $100 (though most now sell for nearly twice that).
There’s no good news for Sonos aficionados, but Ikea is still selling these Symfonisk speakers since their stock hasn’t run out.
However, Ikea fans who want uniquely designed speakers that are simple to use and inexpensive have good news: the Swedish furniture giant has just introduced two new Bluetooth speakers for the house. And, if Spotify is your streaming service of choice, both have a useful function.
Ikea Blomprakt
First, there’s the Ikea Blomprakt. It’s a powered Bluetooth speaker that also functions as a tabletop lamp, suitable for your desktop or nightstand.
According to the brand, it has an angled top that “allows the built-in light to be directed precisely to create the desired ambiance.”
The Blomprakt is intended to be a simple Bluetooth speaker that is extremely straightforward to operate. It supports Bluetooth 5.3, which, according to The Verge, allows it to be combined with other Bluetooth speakers to create a basic multi-room audio system.
The Blomprakt’s one distinguishing feature is a dedicated button for Spotify Tap. With a quick press, the speaker will automatically begin playing the last Spotify playlist you were listening to. It works with both free and premium Spotify accounts.
According to the Blomprakt speaker, “it combines great sound with atmospheric lighting.”
It will come in three colors: beige, black, and blue.
Ikea Nattbad
The Nattbad, which was announced last month, is Ikea’s second new powered Bluetooth speaker offering. It has a distinct style that resembles an old-school radio, fitting perfectly into your home’s decor.
The Nattbad functions identically to the Blomprakt. It is a powered Bluetooth speaker that allows for multi-speaker grouping (with other Nattbad speakers) and includes a Spotify Tap button.
The Nattbad is available in three different colors: yellow, pink, and black.
Price and Availability for Ikea
According to the new speaker line is designed to be affordable and simple.
The Blomprakt speaker is the more expensive of the two options. Hasn’t given any pricing details, but it’s estimated to cost around $120. It will become available in October 2025.
The Nattbad speaker is now available and can be ordered directly from Ikea. It costs $50.
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