Aqara

Aqara built its reputation on inexpensive sensors and switches that punch above their price, all running on Zigbee. The company's newer hubs add Matter bridging and Thread, which lets older Aqara devices appear inside Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home.

What Aqara is known for

• Contact, motion and climate sensors at low cost
• Smart locks with fingerprint and Apple Home Key support
• Hubs that bridge Zigbee devices into Matter ecosystems

What to know before you buy

Many Aqara devices are only fully useful with an Aqara hub. The hub is not expensive, but it is an extra box and an extra app. Matter bridging is also added device by device, so confirm the specific model you want is currently exposed.

Our coverage

• Review: Aqara Smart Lock U100
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Note: Compatibility and feature details on this page come from manufacturer documentation and published specifications at the time of writing. Support changes with firmware, so confirm the current details with the manufacturer before you buy.