About Aqara

Aqara is a global leader in smart home and IoT solutions, offering a wide range of products designed to simplify daily routines, enhance security, and improve energy efficiency. Their offerings include door, window, and motion sensors, switches, door locks, curtain controllers, lights, garage door relays, air quality monitors, and pet feeders. Aqara’s solutions are innovative, featuring 24/7 home monitoring and compatibility with Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Matter, all accessible through customizable smart dashboards.

Transform your home with Aqara Smart Home Solutions in South Africa

What is Aqara and what are its products used for? 

Aqara’s affordable and reliable smart home products cater to diverse users, from individuals and families to businesses. With a presence in over 158 countries, Aqara has gained global recognition for its high-quality solutions. Since its inception in 2009, the company has served over 2 million users worldwide and continues to expand its reach with a strong focus on innovation and user-centric design.

Aqara's product range

Smart home Hubs

A smart hub serves as the central control point for your smart home, enabling you to connect, manage, and automate various devices from a single interface. With an Aqara hub, you can control your security cameras, smart lights, door locks, and more. By integrating Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and Thread protocols, you can receive notifications, access smart features via your smartphone, or use voice commands with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Home. 

Aqara Smart Home Hubs offer:

• Seamless compatibility – Aqara hubs utilise Zigbee and Thread protocols to connect with a wide range of smart home devices, including those from different brands. They are also compatible with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple Home. With Matter support, Aqara hubs enable even greater cross-platform integration, ensuring a future-proof smart home ecosystem.
• Versatility – From sensors and switches to smart lighting and locks, Aqara hubs allow full customisation and interconnectivity, giving you complete control over your smart home.
• User-friendly experience – The intuitive Aqara app makes setup and automation effortless, allowing users to create routines and receive real-time notifications with ease.
• Enhanced security – Aqara prioritises privacy and security with advanced encryption, ensuring that your data and devices remain protected.
• Voice assistant integration – Control your smart home hands-free with seamless integration into Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home. Simply use voice commands to adjust settings, trigger automation, or check device status.

With advanced connectivity, robust security, and support for Thread and Matter protocols, Aqara smart hubs offer a reliable and future-ready foundation for any smart home. Explore Aqara Hubs here

Smart Home Sensors

Aqara’s range of smart sensors includes motion sensors, door/window sensors, temperature and humidity monitors, and water leak detectors. These devices provide real-time alerts and enable automation to enhance home safety and energy efficiency. For example, a motion sensor can automatically turn on lights when movement is detected.

Smart-home sensors are powerful tools for detection and data collection, making homes more comfortable, efficient, and secure. They communicate environmental data to a central hub, which can send alerts or trigger automated systems. Each compact sensor helps homeowners manage different areas of their property effectively. Discover Aqara Sensors here.

Smart Cameras 

Aqara Wi-Fi smart cameras keep you connected to your home, whether for security or simply staying informed. They offer a range of features and benefits, including Motion Detection, Child and Elderly Care, Pet Monitoring, and Automation Integration, ensuring peace of mind from anywhere in the world. Explore Aqara smart cameras

Aqara also offers advanced camera hubs featuring AI-powered facial, pet, and gesture recognition, high-resolution video, and integrated multi-protocol hubs. Explore the Aqara Camera Hubs here

Video Doorbells

Aqara video doorbells provide high-definition video streaming and two-way communication, giving you the ability to monitor visitors and deliveries from anywhere. Equipped with night vision and motion detection, these doorbells enhance both security and convenience. They alert you to potential threats, track deliveries, and allow you to communicate directly with visitors or delivery personnel via two-way audio. Browse Aqara Video Doorbells here.

Smart Home Accessories 

From display switches, curtain controllers, and LED bulbs to pet feeders and wireless switches, Aqara’s smart accessories bring convenience and flexibility to your home automation setup. These devices allow you to remotely control and automate your home with ease. For example, smart switches let you manage lights effortlessly through a tap, smartphone app, or voice command, while also enabling scheduled on-off times for added efficiency. Designed for easy installation, they seamlessly integrate into existing Aqara ecosystems, enhancing your smart home experience Shop Aqara Accessories here.

Advantages of Aqara Smart Home Solutions

Energy efficiency: Automate lights, appliances, and climate control to reduce energy consumption.

Easy installation: Simple, user-friendly configuration ensures a hassle-free setup.

Robust data capturing: Reliable sensors monitor and report real-time environmental data.

Secure protocols: Aqara devices employ a range of secure protocols, including Zigbee, Thread, and the Matter standard, ensuring reliable and efficient communication

Long battery life: Devices offer a battery life ranging from two to ten years, depending on usage and model.

MiRO’s partnership with Aqara

MiRO is proud to partner with Aqara to bring cutting-edge smart home solutions to South Africa. With a focus on eco-friendly technology and customer-centric service, MiRO ensures that Aqara products are readily available at competitive prices.