Aqara has unveiled a range of innovative smart home solutions aimed at enhancing security, safety, energy efficiency, and interoperability. Alongside these new developments, Aqara has announced partnerships with Home Assistant and Tesla, expanding its ecosystem and integration capabilities.
Home security
Aqara is enhancing its home security offering with several key products:
- Camera Hub G5 Pro: Designed for outdoor use, this 4MP camera offers True Colour Night Vision and advanced AI to detect and recognise faces, vehicles, pets, and packages. Available in PoE and Wi-Fi versions, it integrates with major platforms like Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings, while also supporting RTSP for streaming to NVRs. The built-in Zigbee hub allows seamless connectivity between outdoor and indoor devices
- Garage Door Controller T2 Kit: This system provides smart control of up to two sectional garage doors, allowing access via geofencing, voice assistants, or mobile apps. It integrates with Alexa, HomeKit, Google Home, and Matter-enabled platforms through an Aqara hub
- Valve Controller T1: Compatible with various pipe sizes, this wireless controller automatically shuts off water or gas in the event of a leak, working with Aqara’s Water Leak Sensor for added security
- Smoke Detector: This Zigbee-based detector features a loud alarm and a battery life of up to 10 years, offering protection against fire hazards with minimal maintenance
Expanding energy management solutions
Aqara is broadening its European energy management and lighting products with the introduction of Thread-enabled devices:
- H2 EU Wall Switches: This new range includes the Light Switch H2 EU, Dimmer Switch H2 EU, and Shutter Switch H2 EU, all equipped with both Thread and Zigbee communication. This dual compatibility provides users with the option of Matter-enabled connectivity via Thread, or the additional features offered by Zigbee, such as power monitoring
- LED Bulb T2: Available in both RGB CCT and CCT versions, this smart bulb offers tunable whites and 16 million colours, allowing users to create the ideal atmosphere. The bulb supports both Thread and Zigbee protocols, catering to a broad range of smart home preferences
New partnerships
Aqara is enhancing its product lineup with Matter capabilities and new integration partnerships:
- Advanced Matter Bridging: Aqara’s Hub M3 now supports Advanced Matter Bridging, enabling users to integrate Aqara-exclusive features, such as gesture recognition, into third-party Matter platforms, creating more comprehensive smart home automations
- Home Assistant Partnership: Aqara has joined the Work with Home Assistant programme, ensuring optimised performance for users of this platform. Initial certified devices include the Hub M3, Smart Lock U200, and Motion and Light Sensor P2
- Tesla EV Integration: Aqara now allows users to integrate Tesla electric vehicles into their smart home routines. This enables automations such as charging during off-peak hours or pre-conditioning the car when a morning routine is triggered
Voice control
- Voice Mate H1: This battery-powered device offers voice control over the Aqara smart home system without the need for a smartphone. Integrated with the Hub M3, it provides intuitive voice interaction with Aqara Copilot, only activating when picked up to ensure privacy protection.
Aqara is showcasing these new products and technologies at IFA 2024, at Messe Berlin.
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