If you have seen it on social platforms IKEA That light that glows like a donut, it’s probably hard to forget its presence. Varmblixt is not just a lighting tool, but more like a luminous decoration. Therefore, it has become one of many people’s dream list when they buy IKEA.
But over time, the fixed orange halo began to make some users think “it would be nice if there were more changes.” This time Varmblixt’s smart upgrade responds to these expectations, allowing familiar shapes to begin to have more emotional expressions without changing the outline.
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IKEA’s best-selling donut lamp is upgraded to a smart lamp! Transformed into 12 colorful donuts, expected to be on sale in April
Speaking of design lamps that have become popular in the community in recent years, it is not surprising that IKEA’s “donut lamp” Varmblixt has become a topical lamp. Depend on Sabine Marcelis With its unique design, this donut lamp breaks away from the framework of “practical lamps” as soon as it is launched. It is placed in the space, even if it is not lit, it looks like a sculpture. When it is lit, the warm orange halo can immediately change the atmosphere of the entire room.
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However, precisely because it is so personal, the fixed orange light seems a little limited in certain situations. In the past year, many users have begun to modify the lights themselves. Some people wrap the light strips with colored paper, and some people directly paint nail polish on the internal silicone tube, just to make the light redder, pinker, or even closer to the color of the sunset. These seemingly random modifications actually reflect one thing. Everyone likes this lamp, but they also hope that it can be closer to their living conditions.
this time IKEA The launch of the smart version of Varmblixt can be said to be an official response to these expectations. The new version has almost no changes in appearance. It is still the familiar donut, but the lampshade is changed to matte white glass, so that the light is no longer concentrated on the surface reflection, but diffuses softly from the inside, making it visually warmer and more durable.
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The biggest change, of course, is the color. The smart version adds 12 preset light colors at once, ranging from cool white, amber, and warm red to soft pink, cold lavender, and bluish-green turquoise, all personally selected by Sabine Marcelis. These colors are not the usual dazzling RGB, but deliberately retain the soft pastel tones that she has always preferred, making the light a part of the space rather than a distraction to the visual focus.
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In terms of operating experience, the new version of Varmblixt can switch color and brightness through the Dirigera system and remote control. It also supports the Matter standard and can be integrated into most mainstream smart home platforms. If paired with the IKEA Home Smart App, the degree of freedom of operation will be higher. It is not only limited to preset colors, but can also further explore the complete spectrum and fine-tune different color temperatures and brightness levels. This upgrade from “switching lights on and off” to “adjusting space status” makes VARMBLIXT no longer just a design lamp, but becomes a part of daily life.
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In other words, whether you just want to dim the lights before going to bed or change the atmosphere of the space according to different time periods, there is no need to fiddle with additional settings. This design direction also reflects IKEA’s recent achievements insmart hometransformation on. Furniture and lamps are no longer just static objects, but existences that can adjust their status according to the rhythm of life. The light is not just about “whether it is bright or not”, but “whether it is suitable for the moment”.
NEW VARMBLIXT SERIESsmart lampIt is expected to be launched in overseas markets in April, with an initial price estimate of approximately US$99.99. As for whether Taiwan will introduce it simultaneously, the actual launch time and price still need to be subject to IKEA’s official follow-up announcement.
However, looking back at the rush to buy the previous generation donut lamp when it was first launched, it was “hard to find a lamp”. This smart upgraded version is more topical. Those who want to buy it should pay more attention to the latest news from stores and official channels, so as not to miss the best opportunity.
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Conclusion
Varmblixt’s smart upgrade this time did not try to turn into a technologically-rich product, but chose to focus on emotions and spatial feelings. For those who like this donut lamp, it finally no longer needs to be modified by DIY to present a different atmosphere; for those who are still waiting to see, the multi-color and smart control this time also make it more practical and closer to daily life. When a lamp can accompany you from day to night, switching from work to relaxation, perhaps this is the most charming thing about Varmblixt.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese