Credit: Aqara
TL;DR
- Aqara just launched its first North America-ready thermostat, and it’s aiming to replace multiple smart home devices at once.
- The W200 combines climate control, security, and automation into a single wall-mounted hub.
- It taps Apple’s Adaptive Temperature to automatically adjust based on your routine.
Most smart thermostats (save for newer models like the Google Nest Learning Thermostat) still need you to tell them when you’re home, away, or just too warm. That doesn’t seem very smart. It’s more like a programmable device with Wi-Fi.
Aqara seems to agree. The company just released its first thermostat for North America. Instead of only adjusting the temperature, the new Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 aims to become the main control center for your home. It combines climate control, security, and automation in one device.
