Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your favorite funny guy, Nuked, here to bring you some exciting news from Aqara. They’ve just introduced a bunch of new products to their smart home lineup, and one of them has a pretty unique perk that I think you’ll find interesting.
Introducing Aqara’s Ceiling Light T1M! This sleek light fixture has a diameter of 50cm (~19.7 inches) and comes with a range of 16 million different colors. But here’s where it gets really cool – it also has an independently addressable RGB ring on the outside. Not only can you use this ring to create a stunning gradient lighting effect, but Aqara has also cleverly designed it to serve as a status indicator when connected to other smart home products.
Imagine this: you program the outer light to show a specific color when one of your other smart devices detects an issue, like a leak or an open door. How cool is that? And don’t worry about power consumption, because Aqara has made sure that this ceiling light is energy-efficient when not in use. Plus, it’s compatible with Matter-over-bridge, so you can easily integrate it into your existing smart home setup.
Now, let’s move on to another exciting product from Aqara – the Camera E1. This indoor security camera shoots footage in 2K resolution and supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. While it may not be Matter-enabled, it still plays well with various smart home platforms like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. With AI-powered person detection and person tracking, you can rest assured that your home is well-protected. And the best part? You can store the footage either on a microSD card, in the cloud, or through network-attached storage (NAS). Talk about convenience!
But wait, there’s more! Aqara also unveiled a European-style wall socket that you can hardwire to your home. Just like their US-style smart plug, you can control the devices plugged into this socket using Aqara’s app or other smart home platforms like Apple HomeKit. And yes, it supports Matter too, as long as you have one of Aqara’s Matter-enabled Zigbee 3.0 hubs. With power consumption tracking and integration into routines, this wall socket is a handy addition to any smart home setup.
Now, let’s talk about the Smart Lock U200. This innovative lock doesn’t require you to replace your existing lock. It works with your current cylinder and has multiple unlocking methods, including Aqara’s NFC card, fingerprint verification, and PIN codes. So say goodbye to fumbling for keys – this smart lock has got you covered. Although we don’t have an exact release date yet, Aqara plans on launching it on Kickstarter later this year.
And last but not least, Aqara has announced a new Zigbee 3.0 dual-relay module that gives you control over lights, motorized window coverings, garage doors, boilers, and more. With Matter-over-bridge support and safety features like overheat protection and overload protection, this module is a reliable addition to any smart home setup.
That’s all the exciting news from Aqara for now. Stay tuned for more updates and let me know in the comments which product caught your eye the most!
