Consumer electronics company Aqara has announced the upcoming launch of its latest smart home hub, the Hub M3, at CES 2024. The new hub builds on the capabilities of the previous Hub M2 model, which was their first Matetr-enabled hub, and adds support for multiple new connectivity standards, enabling integration with an expanded range of…
The Aqara Camera E1 was launched globally last month and claims to offer premium capabilities found in more expensive security cameras. These premium features include 2K video resolution with a wide-angle f/2.0 lens, local person and sound detection, 360-degree pan and tilt, local recordings, NAS recording and App HomeKit compatibility. Specification / Features HomeKit Secure…
Aqara has announced several major firmware updates for their Presence Sensor FP2 which I reviewed back in May, adding new functionalities for sleep monitoring, person detection, and people counting. Sleep Monitoring Mode The key update in the new firmware (v1.2.3_0002.0059) is the addition of a Sleep Monitoring mode for the FP2 sensor. This allows the…
Aqara has officially announced the launch of its latest product, the Dual Relay Module T2. This new addition to Aqara’s relay portfolio aims to offer a versatile solution for automating a wide array of electrical devices in your home. Available now in North America and Europe through Amazon and selected Aqara retailers, the Dual Relay…
I have previously reviewed the no-neutral Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 EU, and I love it. So much so that I have bought several more and now have them for many of our home light switches. More recently, I had my loft converted and decided to get the upstairs lights required at the same time,…
The Aqara LED Strip T1 was launched in the middle of August and is the first light strip that Aqara has made. There may be hundreds of light strip options on the market, many of which are more affordable than this. Still, the Aqara LED Strip T1 is a feature-rich light strip with tuneable white…
Aqara, a major player in the smart home industry, is set to make a splash at this year’s IFA show by unveiling a suite of groundbreaking devices. With its booth positioned at H22, 214, Aqara is more than ready to showcase its latest offerings to the public. As a brand that’s always committed to bringing…
The P2 Door and Window Sensor, retailing at $29.99 / £29.99 / €32.99, was launched at the start of July and is the first sensor from Aqara to have native matter support that can be integrated directly into third-party Matter-enabled smart homes without needing an Aqara hub for its operation. However, by pairing the sensor…
Aqara, a prominent figure in the smart home sector, has unveiled its innovative RGBCCT lightstrip named the LED Strip T1 for worldwide consumers. This product is a landmark for the company, marking its first smart lighting solution that enjoys widespread availability across several continents. The LED Strip T1 isn’t just a visual treat, displaying a…
Aqara have launched its latest door and window contact sensor, the P2. This new Door and Window Sensor P2 incorporates all the advanced automation and security features that the original Aqara Door and Window Sensor has been known for, but you now get the improved smart home interoperability that the Matter standard provides. I have…
Following my review of the excellent Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4, I thought it would be a good idea to see what video doorbells support Apple HomeKit in the UK. I am not personally an Apple user, so it isn’t really something that I have paid too much attention to in the past. While there…
The Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 was launched globally a couple of weeks ago. It replaces the FP1 which launched last year, this wasn’t launched globally, but many people imported it from China due to its unique feature set. Millimeter-wave vs PIR Sensors The FP2 uses a 60GHz mmWave radar as the sensor in comparison to…
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