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Aqara has expanded its lighting lineup in China with an E14 version of its LED Bulb T2 and a multicolor LED Strip T2. The bulb is priced at 129 yuan and the strip at 379 yuan; Aqara has not announced global availability or an international launch date.
Aqara has expanded its Matter-compatible lighting lineup in China with an E14 version of its LED Bulb T2 and a new multicolor LED Strip T2, adding a less common bulb fitting and more segmented color control. The E14 bulb costs 129 yuan and the strip is priced at 379 yuan; the company has not confirmed when either product will go on sale internationally.
The new E14 bulb extends Aqara’s existing T2 range, which includes E26/E27-style bulbs and GU10 spotlights. E14 fittings are used in smaller fixtures such as bedside lamps, chandeliers and wall sconces, particularly in Europe and China. Matter Alpha describes E14 Matter-over-Thread bulbs as relatively uncommon, with many alternatives relying on Zigbee or Wi-Fi.
Aqara’s bulb uses Zigbee by default for Aqara Home, with an option to switch to Thread for Matter connectivity through a compatible Thread border router. The RGB version is rated for up to 1,100 lumens, offers 16 million colors and has an adjustable white-light range of 2,000K to 9,000K. Aqara also lists a Ra90 color-rendering rating and support for Apple Home Adaptive Lighting, which adjusts white color temperature over the course of the day.
The LED Strip T2 adds multicolor control by lighting zones, allowing different sections to show separate colors. Matter Alpha reports that the global version shown at IFA has 108 LEDs per meter and 18 independently controllable zones per meter, alongside a five-channel system with 16-bit control. Aqara has not confirmed whether the China release has precisely the same specifications. The strip also supports a 2,000K to 9,000K color temperature range for white-light use.
More Fittings, More Lighting Control
The E14 model addresses a practical compatibility gap: smart bulbs are of limited use in a fixture if their base does not fit. Adding this format gives Aqara customers another option for smaller decorative lamps, while the reported brightness and broad color-temperature range make the bulb suitable for ordinary white lighting as well as colored scenes.
The strip’s zone-based effects offer more control than setting one color across its full length. That distinction may matter to buyers planning ambient lighting behind furniture or along ceilings. However, Matter support does not necessarily make every feature available in every smart-home app. Matter Alpha says advanced animation and individual zone settings may still depend on Aqara Home, so buyers should check which controls their preferred platform exposes.
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Aqara’s Wider Lighting Rollout
The two products follow other Aqara lighting announcements this year. The company introduced H1 full-color downlights and spotlights in China in August, then showcased a broader lineup at IFA 2026, including floor lamps, downlights, strips and outdoor lighting, according to Matter Alpha. The new releases add bulb and strip options to that developing range.
Aqara presents Zigbee and Thread as two ways to connect its lighting products. Zigbee links the devices with Aqara Home, while Thread can provide Matter connectivity for compatible platforms such as Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Those integrations depend on a compatible Thread border router and on the features supported by each platform; some Aqara-specific controls may remain tied to its own app.
“The T2 generation introduces more detailed control over lighting zones.”
— Matter Alpha, describing the LED Strip T2
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International Release Still Unconfirmed
Aqara has not announced an international launch date for either product, and the listed prices apply to China. The strip was previously shown at IFA, but a product presentation does not confirm that it will be sold globally or specify when stores will receive it.
The source also does not establish whether every specification reported for the global strip version applies to the China model. Platform-level support may vary as well: the precise Matter controls available for zone settings and animated effects are not confirmed for each smart-home ecosystem.
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Watch for Global Retail Details
The next confirmed milestone would be an Aqara announcement specifying whether the products will launch outside China, along with regional pricing, retail dates and compatible configurations. Until then, buyers elsewhere should treat the China prices as reference figures, not as confirmed local prices or evidence of an imminent release.
For prospective users, the practical details to check in any future regional announcement are the supported bulb base and strip specifications, Thread and Matter requirements, and which zone or animation features work in their chosen app. Aqara has not provided those international retail details in the information reported so far.
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Key Questions
What did Aqara announce?
Aqara launched an E14 LED Bulb T2 and a multicolor LED Strip T2 in China. The bulb adds a smaller screw-base option to the T2 range, while the strip supports control of separate lighting zones.
How much do the products cost?
The reported China prices are 129 yuan for the E14 bulb and 379 yuan for the LED Strip T2. No international prices have been announced.
Does the E14 bulb support Matter?
The bulb operates over Zigbee by default for Aqara Home, and users can switch it to Thread for Matter connectivity using a compatible Thread border router.
When will the products be available internationally?
No international launch date has been confirmed. Aqara previously showcased a global version of the strip at IFA, but the report does not give a confirmed retail date outside China.
Will all strip features work in third-party smart-home apps?
That is not confirmed. Matter Alpha reports that advanced animated effects and individual zone settings may require Aqara Home, because Matter does not necessarily expose every multicolor-lighting control in third-party apps.
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