# Old-Fashioned Smart Bulbs The IKEA 'Tradfri' LED Bulb E26 Stylishly Hides Connectivity By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-bulb-e26 References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/ikeas-vitange-styled-tradfri-smart-led-bulb-is-available-in-stores-online/135144/) & [ikea](https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/tradfri-remote-control-00443130/) The [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kajplats) 'Tradfri' LED Bulb E26 is now available from the furniture retailer both in-store and online to offer consumers a stylish way to integrate advanced connectivity into their home. The bulb features an Edison-style aesthetic that makes it suitable for placement in see-through or open-style illuminators. This will allow the bulb to be admired as part of the overall finish of the decor item instead of being something of an afterthought in the design process. The IKEA 'Tradfri' LED Bulb E26 hides advanced connectivity within the retro-chic design that works with the brand's [smart lighting system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-lighting-product). This will allow total control via a smartphone or through a voice assistant like [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb-led-strip) Alexa or Siri thanks to HomeKit integration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Bulb Design:** Designing smart bulbs with a stylish, vintage aesthetic to be part of the decor instead of an afterthought in the design process. - **Invisible Connectivity:** Integrating advanced connectivity inconspicuously into smart bulbs instead of having them be a prominent feature. - **Voice-activated Smart Lighting:** Making smart lighting easily controllable through voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Siri thanks to HomeKit integration. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could capitalize on designing more smart bulbs that blend in with home decor, resulting in a cohesive and modern look. - **Smart Home:** Smart home industry could benefit from producing smart bulbs with incorporated connectivity features that are not prominent. - **Internet of Things (iot):** IoT industry could focus on enhancing voice-activated smart lighting as an easier way to manage smart lighting systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Lighting Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kajplats.md) - [Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-led-floor-lamp.md) - [Connected Retailer Light Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rgb-led-strip.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Collaborative Smart Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartthings-2.md) - [Organically Shaped Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flourish-table-lamp.md) - [Omni-Compatible Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-home.md) - [Down-Lighted Smart Light Bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze.md) - [Dynamic Retailer Smart Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-smart-light.md)