CES 2025: Aqara’s Newest ‘Presence Sensor’ Keeps the Lights on Better Than a Motion Detector A presence sensor uses wave radar technology to sweep a room, looking for the slightest movement.

Aqara’s new seven-inch home control tablet can replace a light switch The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus is a touchscreen smart home controller that can replace an existing light switch. | Image: AqaraI’m a big fan of different ways to control your smart home outside of using your phone or relying on voice, so I was very excited to see that Aqara is launching three touchscreen controllers at the CES tech show in Las Vega…

Aqara’s new DIY-ready smart water shutoff works in more smart homes with Matter Image: AqaraAqara’s Smart Valve Controller T1 is now available, bringing an interoperable Matter-compatible valve controller option to the smart home for the first time. The $69.99 T1 connects to your water shutoff valve so you can operate it remotely or shut it off automatically when a leak is detected. The Aqara hub lets this T1 integrate wit…