Overview

• Aqara is adding compatibility for over 50 new Matter device types, including appliances, sensors, and smart systems like robotic vacuums and solar panels.
• The updates, set to roll out later this month, include Aqara Home version 5.1.9 and Matter Controller firmware version 4.3.5.
• Advanced Matter Bridging will now be available across all Aqara Matter controllers, enabling Aqara-specific automations to function as virtual devices on third-party Matter platforms.
• This bridging feature allows advanced Aqara functionalities, such as facial recognition and energy usage triggers, to integrate seamlessly with platforms like Apple Home and Google Home.
• Aqara’s CEO, Eugene You, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to an open ecosystem, emphasizing interoperability as key to the future of smart home technology.