Ikea is giving its budget Bluetooth speaker lineup a more grown-up addition. The Swedish furniture giant has started selling the Badkruka, a $59.99 wireless speaker that keeps the playful design language of the $10 Kallsup introduced at CES 2026 while adding features aimed at home theater and multi-room audio.
Unlike the palm-sized Kallsup, the Badkruka stands nearly seven inches tall and is built for stationary use. It has no rechargeable battery, so it needs to stay plugged into a wall outlet. That trade-off buys a bigger sound profile and a feature set that includes an optical input, stereo pairing, and Spotify Tap support.
The optical port is a notable departure for Ikea’s speaker line. An included optical cable lets users connect the Badkruka directly to a TV, PC with a TOSLINK port, or other home theater gear. Two units can be paired for stereo output, and the speaker also supports multi-speaker mode, allowing several Badkruka units or other compatible Ikea speakers to play synchronized audio across different rooms.
Ikea has kept technical specifications sparse. The company does not disclose driver size or acoustic output, describing the sound as having balanced midrange reproduction. Three equalizer presets let users adjust audio for different music genres, and physical controls on the unit handle volume and playback. A dedicated Spotify Tap button starts music without requiring users to pick up their phone.
The Badkruka measures 16 x 16 x 17.5 centimeters (6.3 x 6.3 x 6.9 inches) and is built from ABS plastic and polycarbonate. Color options are more restrained than the Kallsup’s vibrant palette: buyers can choose between black and a pink finish that has an almost wood-grain texture.
Pricing and availability vary by region. In the US, the speaker is listed at $59.99. Ikea’s German storefront shows it at €50 (approximately $58), with online ordering and in-store stock available across several locations. It has not yet appeared on regional sites such as Ikea UK.
The Badkruka represents a step toward more serious audio equipment for Ikea, which has spent years expanding beyond flat-pack furniture into smart home electronics. The company’s speaker lineup now spans from the ultra-affordable, portable Kallsup to a stationary option that can anchor a modest home theater setup. While the Badkruka may lack the whimsical color options of its smaller sibling, its optical input and stereo pairing give it practical appeal for buyers who want Ikea’s design sensibility without sacrificing connectivity to traditional audio gear.
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