Apple just added eight new products to its store lineup from outside brands. The biggest new item is the Aqara Thermostat Hub W200, a smart home gadget it first showed off earlier this year at CES. Putting this thermostat on its digital and physical shelves is a clear sign that the brand sees a lot of value in what the device brings to your daily life.
Apple brings the new Aqara thermostat into its retail lineup
The Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 is available straight from Apple for $169.95. While this price is a bit higher than what you might find on Amazon, buying it directly makes sense if you have store credit to spend or just prefer to shop directly with the brand.
This device stands out because it supports special features built into the Home app. Users get access to Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance, which makes the hub a solid pick for keeping house temperatures comfortable.
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Apple does sell a much pricier option called the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. That model has Siri built right in and connects natively instead of using Matter. Still, the Aqara version holds its own ground because of the unique temperature and energy tracking it offers for Apple home setups.
Seven additional tech accessories join the official store shelves
Beyond the main thermostat, the company also listed another smart sensor from the same brand. The Aqara Climate Sensor W100 is now part of the retail inventory, giving buyers another simple way to monitor their rooms.
The store updates did not stop at smart home gear. Shoppers looking for other Apple accessories will find a mix of new power options, sleeves, and cables to pair with their laptops or tablets.
Here is the complete list of the other products that just arrived:
- Aqara Climate Sensor W100
- Nimble Powerstack Charger/Battery System
- Herschel Cloudform Sleeve for 14-inch MacBook
- Herschel Cloudform Sleeve for 16-inch MacBook
- Herschel Cloudform Backpack XL for MacBook
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Pro Cable (2.0m)
- Logitech Spotlight 2 Presentation Remote
These new additions land right before a busy time for the company. With the highly expected iPhone Duo coming later this month and rumors talking about a new home device with a screen, shoppers will soon have even more hardware to think about.
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