Apple now sells Aqara Adaptive Temperature thermostat and seven more accessories

While the ecobee is priced higher and offers its own set of premium sensors, the Aqara W200 presents a compelling alternative for those looking for a modern, Matter-ready solution that still taps into Apple’s most advanced software features like Adaptive Temperature. The choice between the two often comes down to whether a user prioritizes a built-in voice assistant on the thermostat itself or prefers the streamlined, interoperable future promised by the Matter standard.

Beyond the flagship thermostat, Apple has also added the Aqara Climate Sensor W100 to its shelves. This smaller, more focused device acts as a crucial companion to the larger hub. In a modern smart home, a single thermostat located in a hallway is often insufficient for maintaining a consistent temperature throughout a large house. The W100 allows users to monitor temperature and humidity in specific rooms, such as a nursery or a home office, feeding that data back to the W200 to ensure that the HVAC system is responding to the actual conditions where people are spending their time.

The addition of these two Aqara products is part of a larger refresh that includes six other accessories. While the specific identities of every new item often fluctuate across different regional stores, the trend indicates a focus on rounding out the ecosystem ahead of a massive hardware season. These accessories typically range from high-speed charging solutions and specialized cables to protective cases and experimental smart home peripherals that meet Apple’s stringent MFi (Made for iPhone) or HomeKit certification standards.

This inventory expansion comes at a pivotal moment for Apple. The tech industry is currently bracing for the launch of the iPhone Duo later this month. As Apple’s first major foray into the foldable smartphone market, the iPhone Duo is expected to shift user expectations regarding mobile productivity and media consumption. The preparation of the Apple Store with high-quality third-party accessories is a standard precursor to such a significant hardware launch, ensuring that when customers pick up their new devices, they have a suite of compatible products ready to enhance the experience.

Furthermore, the smart home category is expected to see even more movement in the coming weeks. Rumors have been circulating for months regarding a new "HomePod with a display," a product that many analysts believe will serve as the definitive hub for the modern Apple Home. Expected to be unveiled as early as mid-October, this device—tentatively referred to by some as the "HomePad"—would provide a central touchpoint for controlling the very accessories Apple just added to its stores.