Ikea sells handheld gadgets beyond furniture

IKEA’s U.S. website on May 18 showed a wider range of small handheld products than the chain is typically known for, including rechargeable tools, battery-operated lamps and compact home accessories. The renewed attention came after BGR published a guide on May 18 highlighting “handheld gadgets” sold by the retailer. IKEA did not announce a new standalone gadget line in the material reviewed, but its online catalog already includes multiple portable, task-focused items across lighting and home-use categories. The products sit alongside the company’s core furniture and storage business on its U.S. e-commerce site. ### Which IKEA products fit the “handheld gadget” label? TRIXIG, a 12-volt screwdriver-drill sold on IKEA’s U.S. site, is one of the clearest examples. IKEA says the tool comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and a built-in LED light for work in darker spaces. The listing also says bits are not included and that the battery is charged with a USB-C cable and charger sold separately. Portable lighting is another category that matches the description. IKEA’s U.S. site lists rechargeable and battery-operated lamps designed to move from room to room, including models marketed for indoor mood lighting and small task use. The company’s portable-lamps category says the products are cordless and rechargeable by USB cable. ### Did IKEA launch these products this week? BGR published its roundup on May 18, but the IKEA product pages reviewed do not show evidence of a single May 18 launch event for the items cited. (ikea.com) Instead, the pages indicate the products were already part of IKEA’s U.S. assortment when the article appeared. IKEA’s U.S. “new products and collections” page also presents fresh arrivals as part of a broader rolling catalog rather than a dedicated handheld-device release. (ikea.com) IKEA’s global newsroom similarly shows recent company announcements focused on broader retail, design and smart-home initiatives rather than a specific push into pocket-size consumer gadgets. In November 2025, for example, IKEA announced a new smart-home range with 21 Matter-compatible products, centered on lighting, sensors and controls. ### Are these gadgets electronics, tools or home accessories? IKEA’s listings place the products across several established categories rather than under one gadget banner. (ikea.com) The TRIXIG drill sits in tools and home-improvement use cases, while products such as TVÅMASTAD, NÖDMAST, LÄNSPORT and LAMPAN are sold as portable lamps with battery-powered or rechargeable operation. BGR’s framing reflects a consumer-media view of the assortment rather than IKEA’s own category language. (ikea.com) The retailer’s website describes the lamps in practical terms such as portable placement, cable-free use and USB charging, and describes the drill in terms of assembly and household work. ### What does this say about IKEA’s merchandise mix? IKEA has long sold more than sofas, beds and shelving, and its current U.S. catalog spans lighting, kitchenware, tools, textiles and smart-home products. (ikea.com) The handheld items highlighted this week fit within that broader mix of lower-cost home goods and accessories rather than marking a break from the company’s existing retail model. BGR has also previously singled out IKEA’s smaller tech-adjacent products. (ikea.com) In an article published about seven months before the latest roundup, the outlet highlighted USB accessories sold by the retailer, including plugs, adapters and lighting products. ### Where can shoppers check what is actually available? IKEA’s U.S. product pages are the clearest source for current availability, specifications and product details. (ikea.com) The portable-lamps category page and individual product listings for TRIXIG and several battery-operated lamps were live as of May 18, though stock and local availability can change by market and store. May 18 is also the date of the BGR article that brought fresh attention to the assortment, giving shoppers a starting point for which products to look up on IKEA’s site. (bgr.com) IKEA’s U.S. catalog and store pages remain the next step for checking model details, charging requirements and whether a specific item can be ordered or picked up. (bgr.com) (ikea.com)