Review: Aqara’s Camera E1 Offers 2K and Pan and Tilt With HomeKit Secure Video Support for $60

Aqara’s Camera E1 is a new addition to the smart home camera space, offering a range of key features including 2K resolution, pan and tilt, support for HomeKit Secure Video, and more. The Camera E1 emerges as a noteworthy option in Aqara’s lineup of smart home cameras, especially for those seeking a balance between functionality […]

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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 […]

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Review: Aqara’s Presence Sensor FP2 Is a Unique, Ultra-Accurate HomeKit Accessory

Aqara this week released the Presence Sensor FP2 – a brand new millimeter wave sensor that goes far beyond the capabilities of more conventional motion sensors to facilitate powerful automations, with support for Apple HomeKit. The sensor uses millimeter wave radar technology to detect human presence in a room with greater precision than traditional passive […]

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Review: Aqara’s Video Doorbell G4 Offers HomeKit Secure Video in a Sleek Design

The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 is the first HomeKit Secure Video smart doorbell that can operate via battery power alone, and comes as the first full-featured ‌HomeKit Secure Video‌ smart doorbell in many regions around the world. Beyond ‌HomeKit Secure Video‌, the Doorbell G4 offers a wide range of features and capabilities, including 1080p video […]

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Review: Aqara’s Curtain Driver E1 Provides an Easy Way to Retrofit Curtains With HomeKit

Aqara this week launched the Curtain Driver E1, providing a solution to retrofit traditional curtains with automated motors and HomeKit functionality. The Curtain Driver E1 hooks onto curtain rods and uses a motor to push curtains open or pull them closed, also offering Zigbee 3.0 and a 6,400mAh battery that can deliver 12-month battery life. […]

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