The Meizu 18s series has just been unveiled in China during its September 22 product launch conference. But during this event, the company even launched a number of products from its Lipro and PANDAER sub brand.

Talking about the Lipro products first, the Chinese smartphone maker has launches series of new smart home products. Notably, one of its new launches include the Lipro smart curtains that can be connected to the Apple HomeKit as well. The device has a maximum load of 50 kilograms and runs without producing sounds over 35dB. It also has multiple scene modes, control methods, and more, and is priced at 899 Yuan (roughly $140) and will be available for purchase in October 2021.

Other smart home products include a Lipro LED smart sensor that arrives in three sizes that start from 149 Yuan (roughly $23). It offers 5W/2W smart output, along with triple induction. The new LED also arrives with upgraded materials for better build quality, intelligent light controls, and even a lightning protection design. Moving on to the PANDAER series of products, the brand launches a number of new gadgets including a transparent power bank, new mechanical keyboard, and even some PANDAER branded clothing as well among other things.

The previously reported PANDAER X IQUNIX Mechanical Keyboard has also been launched and starts from 699 Yuan. Other peripherals include, phone covers for the newly launched smartphones, figurines, PANDAER branded clothing like T Shirts and Hoodies, and even key chains as well.

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Logitech has quietly released its Circle View Wired Doorbell camera earlier this week. It is the first consumer smart doorbell to support the Apple HomeKit Secure Video standard and only works with Apple’s smart home setup.

Back in 2019, Apple first debuted its HomeKit Secure Video standard, although, developers have yet to widely adopt the new system. So, on a consumer level, the Logitech Circle View Doorbell camera is the first to offer the standard, as per TheVerge report. At the moment, the smart doorbell camera is designed to exclusively work with Apple’s HomeKit system, so there is no support for Amazon Alexa or Google Nest.

Talking more about the camera on the device, the Circle View Wired Doorbell offers a 160 degree field of view from its 5 megapixel sensor, which shoots in 1200x1600px resolution in HDR. It also houses an integrated light strip for lowlight, which can light up to illuminate the environment and capture the visitors up to six feet away, with support for color night vision as well.

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For those unaware, the HomeKit Secure Video standard from Apple allows Logitech to outsource most of its “security camera” aspect to the Cupertino based giant’s system. The Apple Home app can notify users that there are visitors outside their homes, even being capable of using the iCloud service to stream, store, and share video recordings by using the Apple TV or a HomePod as a main processing hub to determine whether there is a person or vehicle outside. The system can also utilize the Apple’s face recognition feature based on the users’ photo library.

The Logitech Circle View Doorbell Camera is available for 199.99 US Dollars and is available through Logitech’s or Apple’s official websites. Although, the former is offering a 299.99 US Dollars bundle that will include home installation through its website. So, for those interested, you might want to keep in mind that you would require at least a HomePod mini, HomePod, iPad, or Apple TV to serve as the HomeKit hub, as well as an iCloud storage plan as well.

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Apple has confirmed that the company will be making a rear official appearance at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company has revealed that its HomeKit smart home system will take the stage at the trade show.

The company will be showcasing its own smart home system at CES 2020. The development comes as Apple’s top two rivals Amazon and Google are expected to roll out new update that will add more capabilities to their IoT-powered devices and voice-based smart platforms.

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However, do note that Apple isn’t expected to launch any new hardware product at Consumer Electronics Show but Apple executive Jane Horvath is scheduled to speak on a consumer privacy panel on January 7th.

Apple has usually stayed clear from officially attending CES. This will be the first time in decades that Apple will attend Consumer Electronics Show in an official capacity. Last year, the company had put up a giant sign in Las Vegas touting the security of its devices, just ahead of CES. A year prior to that, in 2018, some of the Apple employees reportedly met with potential augmented-reality glasses suppliers at CES.

The world’s biggest tech trade show is about to kick-off on 7th January in Las Vegas, showcasing and launching new products and technologies that will eventually make their way to the market. We’ll be covering CES 2020 so stay tuned for all the latest updates.

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Back in August, Xiaomi launched a new Aqara Gateway Hub that not only works with the Mijia app but also works with Apple Homekit. The added support for Apple HomeKit means owners will be able to control their smart products with the Siri voice assistant.

The Aqara Gateway Hub is now on sale and is priced at ¥299 (~$43). Xiaomi says it will also work with its own Xiao Ai voice assistant. Connection to the hub is either via Wi-Fi (2.4GHz only) or Zigbee.

The Aqara Gateway Hub can be linked with up to 32 smart devices including smart lights, the Aqara flood sensor, wireless switches, wall sockets, body sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, and Aqara motorized curtain.

When connected to the Apple HomeKit, users will be able to use Siri on their iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or HomePod to control any of the smart devices. All you have to say is “Hey Siri” and ask it to turn on/off the light or lower the temperature.

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The new Aqara Gateway Hub works with iOS 11+ and Android 5.0+ devices. It weighs 186.5g and works with 100 – 240V AC power. It has a NXP iMX6 CPU with 256MB of RAM. It is also said to have an Apple-certified encryption IC.

If you are interested in grabbing one, it is available for purchase on the Youpin store.

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