Aqara unveiled a major smart lighting collection at IFA featuring devices compatible with both Zigbee and Thread protocols. The new lineup includes the Floor Lamp T1, an LED pole lamp with advanced addressable lighting zones.
Aqara's smart lighting expansion follows product debuts at CES earlier this year. The Floor Lamp T1 stands 4.6 feet tall and features RGBIC lighting with 18 individually addressable zones, allowing users to control colors and brightness across different sections of the lamp simultaneously.
The design departs from traditional lampshade aesthetics, instead using an LED-equipped pole attached to a base. The lamp emits light across the surrounding area, creating ambient illumination similar to competitor offerings from Govee.
The dual protocol support—Zigbee and Thread—positions Aqara's new lights for broader smart home integration. Thread connectivity offers faster response times and improved reliability through mesh networking, while Zigbee compatibility maintains backward compatibility with existing Aqara ecosystems.
The full smart lighting lineup represents Aqara's strategic push into ambient home lighting, a growing category in the smart home market. Pricing and availability details remain forthcoming.
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