Aqara's new smart thermostat is the first to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature feature

The Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 is now available to buy after first being unveiled at CES, offering smart climate control, presence detection and Matter hub capabilities into one impressive unit. It’s designed as a wall-mounted thermostat with a 4-inch colour touchscreen and streamlined appearance.

One of the standout features is that the W200 is the first smart thermostat to support Apple’s Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance. This means it can adjust your home’s heating and cooling based on predicted presence and other factors, automatically responding to your activity within the Apple Home app. It can even prioritise heating or cooling when energy rates are lower, which could help improve efficiency and reduce costs over time.

At the moment, the W200 is exclusive to the US, where it’s priced at $159.99 via Aqara’s online store and Amazon. That said, it feels very likely we’ll see it arrive in the UK and Europe too, especially as Aqara already offers models like the Thermostat W500 and Radiator Thermostat W600 in those markets.

As mentioned, the W200 acts as a Matter-enabled hub and supports dual-band Wi-Fi, Thread and Zigbee, allowing it to connect Aqara devices alongside third-party Matter products. When paired with compatible Aqara video doorbells and smart locks, it can even display doorbell snapshots and let you unlock your door directly from the screen.

It also includes an mmWave sensor – similar to what we’ve seen in Aqara’s Presence Multi-Sensor FP300 – which means it can detect whether someone is actually in a room. This opens up more intelligent automations, like adjusting the temperature only when a space is in use.

The W200 is compatible with most HVAC systems, although some setups will require a C-wire adaptor, which is sold separately for $29.99.