Many of you may already be familiar with the smart home products of Aqara, part of the Xiaomi ecosystem. Those of you who have been interested in smart home products over the past 2 years will have come across the manufacturer. Aqara products can also be integrated into the Mi Home system, and they have several devices that Xiaomi doesn't offer with its own logo. Not incidentally, they are one of the largest IoT device manufacturers among Xiaomi's subsidiaries. Smart door locks, curtain motors, security cameras, water sensors, and many IoT devices can be found in Aqara's range, of which we have already presented some of them. And this too.
Even though the products are officially only sold in China, we can also buy them from Chinese retailers such as AliExpress, GearBest, and there are also domestic attempts. However, no support or service background is provided. Aqara products are very popular because they have a fair material quality and affordable pricing. And of course they are easy to use and integrate. As the manufacturer currently has no influence on the pricing (of the third party), these online shops are free to raise the price. This is likely to come to an end soon, as Aqara is set to be the first to officially launch in the US.
Information from a reliable source within the company indicates that the brand may launch its products in the US market in the coming days. The source also indicated that the products will be sold online in the US through Amazon USA. It is expected that the products will also be available in other countries outside the United States. Unconfirmed information suggests that it could be released in Western European countries by Q2 2020, and possibly in our country.
The Aqara smart home starter kit is a bundle of products that can also be found in the Amazon online store. The kit consists of an Aqara Hub, Aqara Smart Plug, door and window opening sensor, motion sensor and wireless mini switch. The manufacturer also offers a vibration sensor, a flood/water leak sensor and an Aqara temperature and humidity sensor.
Compatibility is also much better with Aqara products, as all of their products are compatible with Apple HomeKit, while Smart Plug and Aqara Hub are compatible with Google Assistant. In addition, the Aqara Hub, the motion sensor, the humidity and temperature sensor, the door and window opening sensor and the Smart Plug are also compatible with Amazon Alexa.
As soon as we have more up-to-date information, we will publish it.
