Aqara took advantage of CES 2023 to present its new HomeKit devices, among which the video intercom compatible with HomeKit Secure Video stands out and a smart lock.
G4 video doorbell
Aqara has a good number of home security cameras compatible with HomeKit Secure Video, all of which have been analyzed on our channel, perfect for creating our own home video surveillance system with all the features that HomeKit offers us, such as smart notifications or cloud recording. Now it adds to its catalog a new video intercom that can work with battery or wired, and which is compatible not only with HomeKit Secure Video, but can also be viewed on the screens of Amazon and Google devices, and which It is also compatible with Matter. It also has facial recognition that can be used to run automations based on who it detects, and the ability to store videos locally through the microSD card slot.
Smart lock U100
It’s one of the few HomeKit-compatible smart locks on the market, and it’s also compatible with Home Key, which lets you store the “key” on your iPhone to open it, like paying at a store. . It also works with fingerprints, with digital codes, NFC cards, even with physical keys.. It is also compatible with Matter via an Aqara Hub. For now, it will be limited to the US market.
LED strip T1
The new Aqara LED strip has 16 million colors including white in different warm and cool shades. It is compatible with HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home, uses the Zigbee protocol for its connection, and is compatible with Matter via a Hub of the brand.
FP2 presence sensor
This new presence detector uses mmWave technology to detect even people who stand still. Sand different action areas can be configured, each of which will perform different actions if we configure it that way. It can detect multiple people, falls and includes a light sensor.
All these devices will be available in the coming months, no date set yet. They are also awaiting confirmation of their prices.
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