13 Pieces Of IKEA Tech Users Say You'll Want For Your Home Office

Ikea has a presence in 63 markets according to its about page, with stores on every continent but Antarctica. The furniture giant's famous flat pack method has sent many across the world into a frustrated haze, but it's more than a cost effective supplier of home furnishings. The outlet offers a dazzling array of productivity items that can revolutionize the way you cook, clean, and even work.

Plenty of Ikea's home office equipment and other tech gear can make transforming a spare bedroom into a comfortable and productivity-filled home workspace a breeze. The massive shopping center features all sorts of gadgets and gizmos, and some of it's most unassuming pieces of equipment can actually be significantly helpful in setting up a new home working area, or upgrade and enhancing an existing space that really needs some fresh attention. These 13 pieces of Ikea tech have been highlighted by buyers as specific examples that can make working from home or engaging in routine tasks that benefit from a clear and organized space easier. Whether you're an everyday telecommuter or just someone who needs a dedicated space to handle some routine tasks at a home computer terminal, these Ikea finds can elevate the home office area you're seeking to carve out.

The Symfonisk Picture Frame with Sonos Wi-Fi Speaker pulls double duty on your shelf or wall. This gadget can be hung on the wall or placed on a side table, and features Sonos speakers for delivering crisp, high quality sound. It can function as a primary speaker, integrate with other products in the Symfonisk range from Ikea, or operate in tandem with other Sonos solutions in your home theater setup or workspace. The picture frame connects over Wi-Fi and can support playback from a variety of music streaming services. 

It comes in either a white or black frame with interchangeable faces that allow you to set the mood and style with ease. The speaker system is a great way to integrate entertainment and productivity enhancement into your workspace without adding cluttered wires and bulky speakers directly to your desk area. Ikea buyers particularly enjoy the product, giving it a 4.4 star average rating with 314 reviews. Many note the sound quality among some of its highlights.

Air quality is easy to overlook when revamping your home office. Thoughts tend to focus on pollen count outside, but indoor air quality is just as important. The Vindstyrka Smart Air Quality Sensor delivers numerous data points to help manage your home environment with better knowledge and efficiency. The sensor is small, allowing you to place it hidden in amongst your other electronics on the desk. The sensor delivers feedback on temperature, relative humidity, harmful particle concentration, and total volatile organic compound (tVOC) presence in your home, tracking dangers you might not typically think about. It also features an arrow that shows real time changes in this final reading, indicating when there is an increasing buildup of VOCs, particularly. With this knowledge in mind, you can better manage your environment. Mitigating the conditions in which mold or mildew might grow, opening a window if some fresh air is required, or even turning on the heat for a while to boost your workspace to a more comfortable equilibrium is all made easier with these data points at your disposal.

This tool has received 188 reviews and only sports a 3.4 star average rating. Many reviewers say they love the sensor but note that it's not particularly precise. Precision can be a problem under certain circumstances, but if you're looking for some basic diagnostic information this can be a valuable purchase.

Most technology users find that they can never have enough plugs. There are lots of ways to go about tackling this issue, and one great option is the Koppla 6-Way Grounded Adaptor Plug. It's listed at Ikea for $7 and plugs directly into the wall to delivers five additional outlets. In some cases, this expansion solution will likely eliminate the need for additional cable management requirements. It may not solve every plug-related problem, but in many cases it will fit nicely in a combined effort that brings together a few different power management solutions for the greatest flexibility.

This adapter is also grounded, meaning it features some additional safety built in. Customers approve of the expansion tool with resounding force. 173 reviewers have given the adapter a 4.7 star average rating. Many note that this adaptor is ideal because it sits right on the wall. Its price tag combined with the value the adaptor delivers for those needing a few extra connections for their electronics makes it a great choice for plenty of users.

This is a tool I might personally invest in on my next trip to the Swedish superstore. The Litosfär Battery Charger with Storage features a storage compartment on one side and charging ports on the other. It operates in concert with Ikea's Ladda batteries, offering a convenient and efficient solution to juice up your batteries between uses. The unit can charge both AAA and AA batteries, with eight individual charging slots to support this effort. The storage compartment has enough room for up to eight AA batteries and four AAA batteries once you've recharged them. the unit also operates in a trickle charging setting once all the connected batteries are fully charged.

The value of rechargeable batteries paired with a solution like this brings plenty of clear functional upgrades to a home office. Many people use wireless keyboards and mice, desk lamps, videography equipment, speakers, headphones, and more — much of which might need new batteries. Regular, long days of use can quickly tear through a stock of new batteries, making rechargeable options a great choice for many users. This solution has received a 4.4 star average rating from 59 reviewers. Many praise the storage functionality and its slim profile that makes keeping a set of rechargeable batteries ready for action easy and efficient.

The Mölighet Headset and Tablet Stand is a great choice for those regularly using mobile productivity tools. A tablet can be valuable as a note-taking solution, a pad to support mockups and drawings, and as a videoconferencing addition, and this will allow you to prop yours up without hassle, and keep the device ready for action at a moment's notice. The stand places the screen at the ideal angle for easy use while leaning in place, as well. This can also be a great asset for those with children, adding a tablet stand to their bedroom desk to support entertainment and learning objectives.

The stand features a rear segment that holds your headphones in place too, allowing you to add organizational efficiency into the mix beyond just this one device. It's cheap and effective, and 247 reviewers have given it a 4.7 star average rating as a result. Many buyers note that they have purchased multiple copies of the product for use in different parts of the home or to support a variety of users' needs.

The Dirgera Hub for Smart Products is a key addition for those who utilize a range of smart products from Ikea. It allows you to collect settings controls for all of your Ikea devices in a single app controlled on your phone. It also operates with shortcuts, voice commands, and even motions. A smart home hub is a great tool to help efficiently take charge over a range of home tech gear in new and interesting ways. This can be an interesting solution to help streamline elements of your home beyond your workspace or as a specialized efficiency tool that helps manage lighting, productivity and entertainment elements, and other smart tools in your working area.

With the hub engaged, you can monitor connected assets while away, and do things like initiate your coffee machine before hopping out of bed or turn on lights and climate control gadgets in your office, to set the environment ahead of your walk down the hall. These kinds of things can start your day off right and give you the edge you're seeking. 482 reviewers have given it a 3.7 star average rating. Many note that using this as an upgrade for Ikea's previous hub solution is a good changeover but requires you to manually reset connections and settings rather than migrating them from one device to the next. Others give the device high praise, noting that it's essential to getting the most out of your other smart home products.

With even a modest setup on your desk it's easy to become bogged down in cables and wires. Power cords are a big one, but connections running to your computer, docking station, or even a hub that connects to a laptop can also add plenty of chaos into the mix. The Försäsong 15-Inch Cable Management Tray is a quality option to minimize the noise. This solution works particularly well with a power strip, with space to set the extender right into the tray. The result is a lot more slack that helps in rearranging equipment or bundling up the extra lengths of wire and keeping an altogether tidier desk.

This tool features a pair of hanging clips that allow you to place it underneath your desk, completely out of sight when sitting down to work. Buyers give this a 4.6 star average rating across 173 reviews. Plenty of reviewers call it an excellent solution for managing cords and keeping power availability close by to support charging phones and other devices beyond just your work setup. Plenty of users also rely on the tray for their gear rather than as a cable management solution. Placing it on the side of your desk or elsewhere allows for quick access to a small but potent storage shelf that can keep some of your small, important tools close by.

Ikea offers two monitor bracket options in the Stubberget range. The Stubberget Monitor Bracket is a one-armed option that has received 58 reviews and garnered a 3.8 star average rating. Some buyers have given it poor ratings recently, with one U.S. buyer noting that the hardware it came with didn't fit. However, there are also many 5 star ratings, suggesting that this might have been a temporary lapse in quality control. On the whole, the unit appears well-received by users. Therefore, waiting just a bit before investing in this tech upgrade to see if other buyers run into the same conundrum might be worthwhile.

The monitor bracket provides an easy mount that allows you to clamp the base of the unit to your desk. It features a cable tidy that runs along the arm and includes clips to lock your wires in place. It's easy to adjust the position of your screen allowing you to make changes on the fly when necessary. Both the one- and two-arm brackets provide plenty of value to those working from home. Moving your monitors up slightly allows you to relieve some of the pressure off your neck that would otherwise sit with you through a long day hunched over your desk. The adjustability of the arms gives you plenty of customization to place your screen exactly where it will most benefit your posture and eyes.

The Nordmärke Cork USB Charger is a simple, classic Ikea-style charging solution. It features a white face and a cork outer rim that's stylish and minimalistic. The unit offers three USB connection points, and it can even be built into a piece of furniture with the help of a hole saw. Ikea recommends its Fixa hole saw, a tool you probably didn't realize existed, for seamless sizing compatibility (although that iteration seems to have been replaced with a newer Trixig model). With this approach, it's easy to create a customized piece of Ikea furniture for your workspace.

Beyond the aesthetics of the charger, there's not much to say because of its simplistic design and well understood functionality. However, it offers a 6.2-foot power cord that gives users plenty of length when running the charger from an outlet to their desk. Buyers also give it high praise, with 54 reviewers giving it a 4.6 star average rating. Many point to the visual features, noting it fits perfectly in their workspace.

Anyone who needs to record video or hop on video calls on a regular basis understands the value of specialized lighting. The Lånesplare Ring Lamp with Phone Holder delivers a ring lamp that can add dramatic brightness to the visual definition to your face with ease while pairing it with a phone holder positioned in just the right place to make full use of the lamp. This is a great option for streamers and others who frequently take calls or record visual snippets at their desk. The stand offers ample adjustability, allowing you to move your camera into whatever position you might require, as well.

Buyers give this a 4.6 star average rating across 288 reviews. Many note that they use it specifically as a light to support work related video conferencing, and others praise the lamp for its ability to quickly swap between lighting textures, offering warm lighting or cool tones for every mood.

For home workers on the move, the Björkåsen Laptop Stand is a great choice to deliver functionality without the rigid structure of a sedentary desk. This laptop stand is light enough to move around your workspace, allowing you to place it near the side of your desk to support additional gear or gadgets. It's also capable of standing in as a small work surface that you can place in front of the couch or elsewhere to tackle work tasks while relaxing. The versatility of this stand makes it a solid choice for many users. It also comes in three colors, allowing for a fun and trendy blue shade or a more traditional beige or anthracite colorway. 

Ikea notes that the solution can be useful for holding sheet music, too. The top tilts to provide the exact angle you require, and it folds down for easy storage when not in use. Users note that it's great for taking notes, making it a potentially good choice for students, as well. Buyers give it a 4.5 star average rating with 1,198 reviewers providing feedback on the unit. The praise comes in heaps, with all sorts of users noting its versatility and value.

The Förnutfig Air Purifier with Additional Gas Filter is a solid option for those concerned about the air quality in their workspace. This can be especially useful in tandem with an Ikea air quality sensor, allowing you to turn on the filter if you spot a rise in contaminants. Maintaining good air quality isn't just something that's nice to have, it's an essential step in the right direction when seeking to improve your mood, mental state, and overall health.

Buyers give this tool serious praise, offering 268 reviews that average out to a 4.5 star rating. They note that it runs quietly in the background, allowing for a disturbance-free operation that can be ideal in a working environment. The tool is also fitted with both a hanging hook and a floor stand, so placing it in any spot that might benefit your needs is simple.

Lighting is always in high demand in a working environment, and in many cases, this includes small, portable additions that deliver precise illumination onto a keyboard or another selected area of your desk. The Nävlinge LED Wall/Clamp Spotlight is a great choice to support this need. Users give it a 4.2 star average rating with 616 buyers offering their feedback on the product. The lamp comes in black and white color options, and features a clamp near the base that makes it easily attachable to whatever edged surface you might have available. Placing it near the corner of your desk and maneuvering the light source into position can give you critical illumination right where you need it, allowing you to turn off other lights when working late into the night, for instance.

Buyers say that it's easy to assemble and move when needed. They like the glare-free illumination, too, making it an ideal choice for more than just work. Some buyers use it as an evening reading light, and others have even altered the product to remove the clamp and place it in their workspace in a customized manner, giving rise to plenty of additional functionality from the tool if necessary.

All of these products have been reviewed by at least 50 buyers. Most have over 100 reviews from customers. Most of the gadgets listed have received a 4 star average rating or better, with the exceptions showing specific reasons for their inclusion even with a lower score. The smart hub, for instance, gets frequently knocked because of a migration issue with an older model rather than the device's performance when up and running.