'It's my unexpected favorite' – IKEA exec reveals why this $10 / £5 sensor is his top pick from the new smart gadget range

IKEA Timmerflotte temperature and humidity sensor in writer's hand, showing a 62.5 per cent humidity reading on screen. With a wooden table and plants in the background.

IKEA might be known for its brilliant bedding and space-saving storage solutions, but it recently launched an intriguing new smart gadget range. I chatted to David Granath, Range Manager for Lighting and Home Electronics at IKEA, about the Swedish homeware giant's new additions, and he revealed an unexpected favorite: the Timmerflotte temperature sensor.

"I think it's a great example of what we want to offer: a simple, useful product at a price point most can afford," he comments. The Timmerflotte is already available to buy, and costs a wallet-friendly $9.99 at IKEA US and an even-more-affordable £5 at IKEA UK. As David points out, that's a low enough price that you could easy kit your home out with one in each room.