Here we are, in the first days of 2020, and what better way to start things with a new review of the newest release from Xiaomi! Today we are looking at a gateway that we first mentioned back in May 2019 and while this occurred after news about Aqara M2 Hub, it appears to have […]

A recent update to The Aqara application (v1.7.1) seems to have revealed (perhaps by accident) a whole raft of Aqara devices that are not currently available but are presented in the accessories section of the application. However, these devices are only revealed when you set up the application HomeKit module (offline) and using an iOS […]

When the new My Smart Gate was launched in China in mid-December and was followed by Light Sensor Mi, first spotted & #39; in the wild & #39; when beta testers for My Smart Gateway, supplied with the above-mentioned sensor, began posting images of the devices on Chinese social media platforms, such as Weibo. The […]

The long-awaited replacement of the current Aqara hub, namely Read M2, has not made its debut yet, and although the new hub is listed on the Aqara site's Chinese version, it has not yet been officially listed on any of the other regional sites within the organization. Nevertheless, Aqara site in South Korea tended to […]

Aqara / Opple Smart Wireless Switch - Available in 2-button, 4-button and 6-button configurations. Works with HomeKit through Aqara Hub. Switch with 2 buttons Switch with 4 buttons Switch with 6 buttons Specifications: Battery: CR2032 (included) Working temperature: -10 ℃ - + 50 ℃ Working humidity: 0-95% RH dimensions: 86 * 86 * 15mm Options […]

An Aqara representative announced via Aqara sub Reddit that their current models would soon be published with single and double wire switches updated. New models with Suffix D1, besides the single and double switches, will show a triple swing configuration for the first time. The new switches will be available in Mainland China on March […]

Aqara today officially unveiled their new smart lock Read N200, along with modified versions of their famous Aqara rocker switch cables. Both the switch and the rock switch have won awards at the annual level of the IF design competition, which is partly the reason for the launch of the two goods. Aqara N200 smart […]

Along with miji and Aqara. Yeelight might be seen as the third side of a triangle that makes a lot of smart home items, mainly based on lighting. Not only that, but the company, along with the other brands mentioned above, makes a lot of products with built-in support for the HomeKit. This sort of […]

A partnership with Sonos for the home was recently announced by the Chinese Smart Home Aqara Center. This cooperation will take the form of automation and control between the Sonos speakers and the Aqara Home application. While this does not seem to be exactly relevant to HomeKit per se, the fact that both Sonos and […]

If it is not possible to blame a thing, China's smart home companies rely on laurels, and Aqara is no exception to that with announcements that Read N200, a new smart lock, will be released on March 9, but only originally in the mainland China, while international buyers may be followed by third-party stores, such […]

Apple homekit is my accessible application for controlling my HomeKit devices and in general for the basic ones automation and scenes, is also the preferred option. It has some limitations, for which many third-party HomeKit applications help fill in the gaps, but I just like the look and the ease of use. That said, an […]

Terncy, based in Shanghai, announced plans to release the Terncy Smart Dial back in October, which is essentially a smart button with a rotary dial. While it boasts the ability to control devices through its rotary dial, this feature is currently limited to programming inside Terncy's own HomeKit app, although it also serves as a […]

ConnectSense, the smart home company behind the HomeKit dual dual smart plug, today launched its smart indoor sockets. The outlets, which come in two variants, are only the second HomeKit interior outlet offer available, bringing a list of features that make them a compelling alternative to the traditional smart outlet. Starting with a retail price […]

Just a month after Eufy shipped Eufy Cam 2, the company expected to promote Apple's HomeKit. Launched via a firmware application / update today, Eufy Cam 2, when paired with Eufy HomeBase 2, supports standard HomeKit camera features such as motion alerts, automation and live streaming. However, the absence of this release is support for […]

Update 12/17/19: As announced, Aqara's HomeKit line is now available on Amazon. Aqara also offers 20% off on Amazon with the promo code AQARA017. Aqara's low-price HomeKit accessories have long been available through various third-party sellers from stores like GearBest and Amazon, which makes it a bit confusing to find the right things at the […]

Xiaomi's annual' get-together' developer, known as MiDC, today announced a lot of new products and services, but also revealed officially a few new products related to HomeKit and Mi Home. The first of these new products is the long-awaited update to the Mi Gateway, which is also expected to be in the varieties HomeKit and […]

If you follow our blog, you will probably be aware of two new Xiaomi ecosystem hubs that were listed a few times, although none of them officially existed when we first reported on them. Aqara officially unveiled its new version back in July, however, dubbed the M2, with lots of interesting specifications, and a completely […]

Last month, Terncy (also known as Xiaoyan) based in Shanghai teased their new HomeKit-enabled smart lock through Twitter, with plans to add this app to their ever-growing Zigbee-based product line. Terncy HomeKit Smart Lock Although the teaser post showed only one photo of the lock, we can now reveal exclusively that the latest lock, called […]

The Netatmo Welcome Camera (now rebranded as the Netatmo Smart Indoor Camera) would seem to receive a firmware update that introduces the latest HomeKit Secure Video feature to the camera. This makes the Netatmo Welcome the second HomeKit-enabled camera to receive this additional feature after Logitech's beta update for their Circle 2 camera recently released. […]

With only about a week to go before China sees the official launch of the latest Mi Smart Hub compatible HomeKit, a new Mijia phone, namely the Mijia Water Leak Sensor, has been discovered by our source. The new sensor looks exactly the same as the current model of Aqara, (apart from the logo) at […]

Given some of the challenges faced over the past couple of years by both Aqara–and customers using their products–this has not stopped them from continuing to add devices and features to their portfolio. This would include stuff like the new U.S. in-wall switches, and the much talked about M2 Hub, of course. Apart from these […]

iota features an integrated HD camera, a motion sensor, a 93db siren, and a two-way voice. Wi-Fi networking allows you to make the most of its capabilities by positioning it in the position that makes the most sense to you. Just buy an iota starter kit and add any additional devices and accessories as needed […]

Starling, based in California, has recently released their Starling Home Hub, which works with Nest products but will soon also allow exposure to Apple HomeKit for your Nest products. Once the update is released to your network, Starling Home Hub will effectively connect your Nest products to the Apple HomeKit ecosystem by connecting Starling Home […]

Today, US-based ConnectSense has launched their long-awaited in-wall sockets, taking the idea of a smart plug and bringing it into the wall socket itself. Especially useful if you find less than desirable the sight of a smart plug protruding from the wall. ConnectSense in-Wall Outlets 15A and 20A versions There are two models of the […]

The company has now released the VP3, the EU version of their highly successful US outlet, the SmartBar, as a follow-up to the recently released Vocolinc VP2, a four-outlet smart power strip for the EU. The smart plug is currently listed on amazon.de, although it is expected to be available shortly on other Euro Amazon […]

With today's official launch of the famous Aqara product lineup on Amazon, it's probably not the best time to reveal your own news, but that didn't deter LifeSmart, who today posted an update to their Twitter feed, announcing that their modular Cololight lighting system is now officially compatible with HomeKit. During the IFA trade show […]

While Australasia is relatively hungry for a decent selection of Smart Home devices, especially compatible Homekit devices, there has been a recent flurry of activity for this market, this year seeing companies such as HPM / Legrand, iKeon, M-Elec and even LiFX announcing products either directly or initially for Australian consumers. So, it's nice to […]

Now that the official launch date (for Mainland China) is less than a day away, the hype around the latest Mi Hub seems to be growing. Nonetheless, some retailers do not seem to be able to wait too long, as Banggood.com is now selling the hub as a pre-order product, for just US$ 24.99. The […]

The Mijia Smart Gateway is both a gateway for your smart devices in the Mi Home ecosystem and a bridge that links many of these devices to Apple HomeKit in much the same way as the existing Aqara network. Specifications: Connects to your network via wifi Uses Zigbee 3.0 to connect to your Mijia Smart […]

Earlier today, Taiwan-based Opro9, part of the company's CVICloud community, posted two videos on YouTube, both promoting two of their air quality products–the Opro9 Air Washer and their Smart Diffuser's' newest model.' I say the latest version, as the company has been venting this item for some time now, with the last (unreleased) iteration being […]

Mighton, the UK based company behind the much-discussed Avia Secure Smart Lock, recently revealed a release date for their smart lock compatible with HomeKit. This is supposed to be one of the most awaited smart home devices for HomeKit fans in the United Kingdom in January 2020, which usually seems to get a little bit […]

In August Mijia, the brand name for Xiaomi's line of intelligent home products, will be launching its own new fitting for ceiling light following the release of 2 Yeelight Ceiling HomeKit-compatible lamps. Mi Smart LED Ceiling Light will work with the Mi Home app, Yeelight app and of course Apple's own home device, which fits […]

Back in the sprint, several people, including myself, heard rumors that Yeelight added HomeKit support for their light bulbs only to find out later that Yeelight was due to release 1S versions of the existing bulbs already on the market–the Color bulbs and the Tuneable white models. Instead it seemed to be a misunderstanding, and […]