IKEA Abandons Zigbee for Matter: ESP32-C6 Practical Guide 2026
IKEA announced abandoning Zigbee for Thread/Matter protocol. Is the DIRIGERA hub just a transition solution? This article builds a Thread Border Router with a $5 ESP32-C6, integrates IKEA TRETMANN and RODRET devices, compares DIRIGERA vs ESP32-C6 solutions, includes complete Home Assistant integration and Zigbee vs Matter deep analysis.