Design
Unique to your smart home, this product has been created by the Aqara Company. Featuring a cube form factor, this device is available in a simple, pure white finish. This cube will have a total of twelve buttons—six on each face—each of which can be assigned a unique action. Despite its futuristic appearance, this product has been developed and manufactured by a real company.
Functions
Simply push, flip, twist, shake or touch the Cube T1 Pro to trigger your device or scenario. Under HomeKit, it appears as six wireless buttons, and within Alexa, it appears as six motion sensors. You may then assign a different smart device or scenario to each side. Even while they have their uses, voice control and sensors aren’t always the ideal method to activate things like lights, blinds, routines, and scenarios. There are instances when a traditional, tactile remote is the best option. This need is filled by the Cube T1 Pro, an upgraded version of Aqara’s wireless Cube controller that has compatibility with Apple Home and Amazon Alexa in addition to a slew of new gestures for managing smart home devices.
To activate the Movie Time Scene in HomeKit, which dims the lights and lowers the blinds, flip the Cube to side 1 (each side is numbered). On the other hand, you can flip it over to activate your Good Morning Scene in Alexa, which will open the blinds, switch on the lights and radio, and change the temperature. The two halves may be set to operate independently of one another. Simply rotating the Cube will activate any automated process or device you have access to in either environment.
You still have to remember what you set each side of the Cube to perform, even if there are dice-like indications written on each face. However, the white surfaces beg to be covered with emoji stickers.
Compatibility
The firm has revealed that the Aqara Cube T1 Pro Controller will work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Matter via the Aqara Hub. You’ll be able to open the curtains and alter the lighting in the living room with more ease and speed, thanks to this improvement in smart home management. The company’s extensive assistance with this gadget has made the process much easier. As for the older versions of the Aqara Cube, they will be receiving an update that will make them compatible as well.
Price and Availability
This one-of-a-kind piece of technology retails for about $22.99 and can be purchased from a variety of internet retailers at present. Because this tool is widely distributed, you won’t have to shell out any more cash to get it. The gadget is available for purchase at any number of websites. Don’t be duped by prototypes selling for less money than the official retail price announced by the firm.