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9 smart home launches from May 2026, featuring Blink, IKEA, Philips Smart Lighting and more

From smart lights to plugs, here’s every smart home launch from May 2026

Aqara’s most advanced smart lock yet works with almost every door type – including glass

There are three different versions depending on what door you have

Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus review: Premium smart control for the Aqara ecosystem

It's clear Aqara is competing with some of the biggest names in the smart home space – but does it succeed?

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What is Apple HomeKit, the iPhone-controlled smart home device?

How to use the Home app on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

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7 smart home launches from April 2026, featuring Ring, Govee, Aqara and more

April’s smart home launches are full of lights, doorbells and sensors

3 affordable smart sensors that will hugely improve your smart home setup

Each one is impressively capable for the price

Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature

It's one of the most impressive smart thermostats we've ever seen

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Aqara’s new smart sensor is its most advanced yet – and it's finally available to buy

The Multi-State Sensor (P100) first launched at CES

I went hands-on with the Aqara Camera Hub G350: a powerful indoor security camera that's a wolf in rabbit’s clothing

With 360-degree pan and tilt, plus a dual-lens system, the G350 is ideal for tracking people and pets across the room.

TechRadar

7 smart home launches from March 2026, featuring Alexa+, IKEA and Govee

T3’s smart home experts pick their favourite smart home launches from March

Aqara launches its first Matter-certified indoor security camera with a dual-lens design

It arrives alongside a new wired video doorbell too

Forget fingerprints and codes — the new Aliro standard is about to revolutionize smart locks

Aliro is a new smart lock standard that will enable any smartphone user to simply tap their phone or smartwatch — Android or iOS — to unlock a door. Here's how it works, when it's coming, and the smart locks that will support it.

Tom’s Guide

5 bedroom-friendly smart home gadgets that could transform your sleep

Smart home upgrades aren’t just for downstairs

8 smart home launches from January 2026 that you should know about

From IKEA smart lamps to Arlo cameras, these are the best smart home launches from the month

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'Crisp video, excellent subject detection, and no hidden fees' — the 3 best subscription-free video doorbells, recommended by a smart home tech editor

Don't get stung by hidden fees – these doorbells give you free video storage, subject detection, and more for no extra cost.

I’ve tested smart home gadgets for years – this is the easiest smart thermostat to install

It comes from one of my all-time favourite brands

Aqara debuts one of the first-ever smart locks that unlocks automatically on approach

It's available to buy immediately

Tom’s Guide

Aqara U400 review: Made for Apple Home

The Aqara U400 offers plenty of unlocking methods and wide smart home support – plus it has UWB for hands-free unlocking.

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Wireless charging, super-fast unlocking, and built-in solar panels – the next generation of smart locks from CES 2026

Home security is a hot topic at CES, with locks that are smarter, more secure, and simpler to use than ever.

Ideal Home

IKEA’S new £25 air quality sensor is selling out fast – it’s an easy way to make your home safer and healthier

This clever gadget provides an easy way to make your home healthier

6 smart home devices you need to upgrade your house for Christmas hosting

Sit back and relax while your smart home does the Christmas work

Aqara upgrades its S1 Plus smart hub with Siri support – Apple users should be excited

Aqara’s smart home hub now comes with Siri built in

Aqara just launched a smart thermostat that clips onto your radiator – and it's perfect for renters

We first saw the Radiator Thermostat W600 at IFA

These hot smart home gadgets will give your pad a huge makeover – and there's not a thermostat in sight

The tech to help you build the most hi-tech home in the neighbourhood

SwitchBot takes on Aqara with new mmWave radar presence sensor launched just days later

Both are eerily similar

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