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Aqara Unveils New HomeKit-Compatible Panels, Sensors, and More Aqara has announced a new lineup of smart home devices at CES 2025, emphasizing tighter integration with Apple HomeKit and the Matter protocol. The flagship Panel Hub S1 Plus features a 6.9-inch touchscreen and dual-band Wi-Fi, enabling centralized management of up to two wired light fixtures. As a Zigbee hub and Matter bridge, the device simpl…

Aqara Launches Smart Smoke Detector and Valve Controller Aqara today announced two new smart home safety products – a Smoke Detector for European markets and a Valve Controller T1 for global release. Both devices expand the company’s home safety lineup with Matter compatibility and Apple HomeKit integration. The Valve Controller T1 is designed to prevent water damage by retrofitting onto existing hou…

Aqara Launches Smart Lock U200 With Apple Home Key Support Smart home device maker Aqara today announced the launch of the Smart Lock U200, its latest HomeKit-compatible lock option. The U200 has a number of smart features, including compatibility with home key for hands-free door unlocking. Aqara’s latest smart lock uses the Matter smart home protocol, so it works with HomeKit and other Matter-compati…

Aqara’s M3 Brings Every Smart Tech Protocol Under One Hub It’s the first brand-specific hub that shows enough promise to have a multi-hub future, if not just yet.

Aqara’s new motion sensor works with Matter and Thread, but that means problems The Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 is the company’s first motion sensor that doesn’t require a Zigbee hub.Aqara’s Thread-based Motion and Light Sensor P2 ($33.99) has been on my smart home wish list since it was announced way back in 2022 — and now, it’s finally here. My home runs on motion sensors, and I’ve been using Aqara’s Zigbee-based one…

Aqara Just Released a New Motion and Light Sensor Aqara continues to drop intelligent Thread-based products on the market.

Aqara put a notification light in its new Matter ceiling light The outer ring can create a gradient — or serve as a notification light. | Image: AqaraAqara is adding a bunch of new products to its smart home lineup today, one of which includes a Matter-enabled ceiling light with a pretty unique perk. With a diameter of 50cm (~19.7 inches), Aqara’s Ceiling Light T1M features a range of 16 million different c…

Aqara’s new Zigbee light strip supports HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and Matter The Aqara LED Strip T1 is available now. | Image: AqaraAqara has released a new Zigbee RGB smart light strip called the LED Strip T1. It costs $49.99, requires an Aqara hub, and is compatible with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and IFTTT. When paired with certain hubs, including the Aqara Hub M2, the light strip is also compatible with t…

Review: Aqara’s U100 Smart Lock Offers Home Key Support, Fingerprint Unlocking and More Smart home accessory maker Aqara recently released the HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock U100 with support for Apple’s Home Key feature. Home Key is an iOS 15 feature that’s still in the process of being adopted by smart home manufacturers, so it’s relatively new. Home Key adds a digital key for the Aqara lock to the Wallet app on the iPhone and the A…

Aqara’s first Matter sensor for doors and windows is also a programable button These types of sensors will alert you when the refrigerator door is left open. | Image: AqaraAqara’s first Matter-over-Thread sensor is now available to buy. The Door and Window Sensor P2 is priced at $29.99 / £29.99 / €32.99 and slots right into existing Matter-enabled smart homes since it doesn’t require an Aqara hub to operate. But those who …