Aqara goes all in on smart lighting

September 4, 2026 Emma Roth

An image of the Aqara Floor Lamp T1

After showing off several smart home firsts at CES, Aqara has returned to IFA with a major lineup of smart lighting compatible with both Zigbee and Thread. One of these new devices is the Floor Lamp T1, which trades the look of a typical lamp for an LED-equipped pole attached to a base.

The lamp stands 4.6 feet tall, offering RGBIC lighting and 18 individually addressable zones. Similar to the floor lamp from Govee, Aqara's new device emits light in the area surrounding it, creating a splash of color on your wall.

Aqara is getting into smart lighting for the outside of your home as well. In addition to new permanent outdoor smart lights w …

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