Aqara showed up big at CES 2025, rolling out a whole lineup of new smart home gadgets designed to make life easier, smarter, and more connected. From sleek touchscreen panels to advanced sensors, Aqara’s latest devices aim to simplify how we manage our homes, all while staying compatible with the latest standards like Matter. 

Among them, the Panel Hub S1 Plus stood out so much that we awarded it the Best of CES award. Its clever design allows it to replace a standard light switch while still being able to control the connected circuit, combining practicality with cutting-edge functionality.

Panel Hub S1 Plus: Your Home’s New Brain

The Panel Hub S1 Plus is Aqara’s first in-wall control panel, and it’s making waves. Imagine replacing a regular light switch with a 6.9-inch touchscreen that lets you control everything from your lights and cameras to thermostats and blinds. No more hunting down your phone or yelling at a voice assistant—the S1 Plus puts control literally at your fingertips.

It’s not just pretty; it’s smart too. It works as a hub for Zigbee devices and bridges them into the Matter ecosystem, meaning it plays nice with a variety of smart home platforms. The panel’s customizable widgets and themes let you tailor it to your style, and it even doubles as a display for live camera feeds or family photos. Launches are set for Europe this month, with a U.S. release expected later in 2025.

Hybrid and Touchscreen Switches

If you’re looking for something a bit more compact, Aqara’s Touchscreen Switch S100 and Touchscreen Dial V1 combine old-school switch functionality with modern tech.

• The S100 is perfect if you want a blend of physical buttons and a touchscreen. It features a small 1.3-inch display and built-in sensors that adjust based on your presence. Plus, it supports Matter and can act as a Thread Border Router.
• The Touchscreen Dial V1 offers a unique rotary design for precise control. Think of it like a mini thermostat dial but for more than just temperature—you can dim lights, open curtains, or tweak your thermostat settings. The European version is out this month, with the U.S. following later this year.

If touchscreens aren’t your thing, Aqara’s got you covered with updated options like the Light Switch H2 and Dimmer Switch H2, both of which work with Zigbee and Thread. They’re designed to work in homes without neutral wires, making them an easy upgrade for older spaces.

Smarter Sensors for a Smarter Home

Aqara also introduced two new sensors to expand its lineup: the Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 and the Climate Sensor W100.

• The FP300 combines motion detection with super-precise mmWave technology, which can even pick up on small movements like breathing. It also tracks temperature, humidity, and light levels, making it a versatile tool for energy savings and automation.
• The W100 keeps an eye on your indoor climate with real-time updates on temperature and humidity. Its built-in display shows all the info you need, and programmable buttons let you control connected devices or trigger scenes.

Both sensors run on either Thread or Zigbee, giving you plenty of flexibility when it comes to connectivity.

A Doorbell That’s Also a Hub

Aqara’s new Doorbell Camera Hub G410 isn’t just a doorbell—it’s a multitasker. Along with offering 2K video resolution and facial recognition, it also works as a Zigbee hub and a Matter controller. Whether it’s wired or running on battery, this doorbell can connect to Aqara devices and third-party products alike, giving you plenty of options for home security and automation.

Entry-Level Hub for Maximum Flexibility

Rounding out the lineup is the Hub M100, a compact and affordable option for those new to smart homes. It connects Aqara devices to third-party Matter products, thanks to its support for Zigbee, Thread, and Wi-Fi. It’s also a Thread Border Router, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to build out their smart home system.

Most of Aqara’s latest gadgets will hit the European market first, with U.S. launches planned for later this year.