Aqara has announced a partnership with A-OK, a company that makes motorized window covering systems. This partnership will bring a full range of Matter-certified smart shades to the market. Matter is a standard for smart home devices that helps them work together, even if they are from different brands. The joint effort aims to offer both indoor and outdoor smart shading products that are compatible with the latest smart home platforms.
Aqara and A-OK plan to show these new Matter-enabled products at the R+T Asia trade show in Shanghai, which is scheduled for late May 2025. The two companies have combined their experience in smart home technology and automated window coverings to create these products. Aqara brings its background in smart home connectivity, while A-OK has many years of experience in motorized shading systems. Both companies say they want to make smart homes easier to use and give customers more choices.
The new line of shades will include a wide range of products such as awnings, curtains, external venetian blinds, interior blinds, pergolas, roller shutters, and zig screen blinds. These products are designed for both professional installers and direct consumers. By including Aqara’s multi-protocol module, the shades will support the Matter standard. This means the shades can work with smart assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, as well as with smart home controllers such as panels, dials, and buttons.
A major feature of these new shades is their ability to connect and work with other Matter-enabled devices in the home. This allows users to set up automations and routines. For example, shades can be programmed to open or close based on the temperature, the amount of sunlight, or whether someone is in the room. This can help with managing indoor temperatures, controlling glare, and keeping rooms private. Users can also create custom scenes, such as closing the shades and dimming the lights for watching a movie.
The partnership also includes work on a new mobile app for A-OK users. This app is meant to make it easier for customers to control their shades and set up automations from their phones. The goal is to give users more control and make the smart home experience better. With the Matter standard, the shades will work with platforms like Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home, Home Assistant, and SmartThings.
The partnership between Aqara and A-OK is part of Aqara’s larger plan to grow its smart home business. By working with A-OK, Aqara hopes to reach more customers and support more types of smart home products. Both companies expect to bring new options to people who want smarter window coverings and a connected home.
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