## Aqara Bolsters Smart Home Safety with New Matter-Compatible Devices
Aqara has unveiled two new additions to its smart home safety ecosystem: a Smoke Detector designed specifically for the European market and a globally available Valve Controller T1. Both devices integrate seamlessly with Apple HomeKit and leverage Matter compatibility for enhanced interoperability.
### Valve Controller T1: Preventing Water Damage Through Smart Automation
The Aqara Valve Controller T1 offers a proactive approach to water damage prevention. Retrofitting easily onto standard 1/2″ to 1″ household water valves, the T1 can automatically shut off water flow when triggered by compatible leak detectors. Powered by four AA batteries, the controller boasts an impressive estimated lifespan of two years.
### Smoke Detector: Enhanced Fire Safety for European Homes
Exclusively available in Europe, Aqara’s new Smoke Detector provides comprehensive fire protection. Equipped with an 85-decibel siren and smartphone notifications, the detector ensures swift alerts in case of smoke detection. Integration with Aqara cameras allows homeowners to visually confirm alarms remotely, while compatibility with other Aqara hub sirens and grouped smoke detectors enables whole-home alerts for enhanced safety.
### Seamless Smart Home Integration and Control
Both the Smoke Detector and Valve Controller T1 are engineered for energy efficiency. The Smoke Detector utilizes the Zigbee protocol, offering an extended battery life of up to 10 years. Through Matter-over-Bridge support, both devices integrate with major smart home platforms, including Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. This allows for sophisticated home automation routines, such as flashing smart lights red during a smoke alarm or shutting down HVAC systems to contain smoke spread. The Aqara Home app provides centralized management for configuration and monitoring.
### Availability
The Valve Controller T1 is currently available for purchase through Aqara’s Amazon stores in the US and Europe. The Smoke Detector can be found at select European retailers and Aqara’s European Amazon stores.
