You can now fill your home with Ikea’s cheap and tiny new Bluetooth speaker

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Ikea has launched its most affordable Bluetooth speaker, the Kallsup, in the US for $9.99, focusing on design and low cost after ending its Sonos partnership.

A person holds the green version of Ikea’s Kallsup Bluetooth speaker. — The white and green versions of Ikea’s cheap speaker have launched in the US. | Photo By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge

Alongside smart Lego bricks and lots of robots, one of the most anticipated gadgets announced at CES 2026 was a cheap Bluetooth speaker from the company best known for flat-packed furniture. Ikea is no stranger to electronics, but after ending its partnership with Sonos last year, its approach to Bluetooth speakers has been a focus on design and affordability. Its new Kallsup wireless speaker, now available in the US, is its cheapest to date at just $9.99.

Cheap compact speakers are plentiful on sites like Amazon, but their performance and functionality is frequently lacking. Despite the Kallsup being a tiny 2.75-inch cube, The Verge's Jenn …

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