Aqara goes all in on smart lighting

<figure> <img alt="An image of the Aqara Floor Lamp T1" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Aqara" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Floor-Lamp-T1-Image_1.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">After showing off <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/854695/aqara-came-to-ces-with-something-to-prove">several smart home firsts at CES</a>, Aqara has returned to IFA with a major lineup of smart lighting compatible with both Zigbee and Thread. One of these new devices is the Floor Lamp T1, which trades the look of a typical lamp for an LED-equipped pole attached to a base. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The lamp stands 4.6 feet tall, offering RGBIC lighting and 18 individually addressable zones. Similar to <a href="https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/958313/govee-table-lamp-2-classic-floor-uplighter-prime-day-2026-deal-sale">the floor lamp from Govee</a>, Aqara's new device emits light in the area surrounding it, creating a splash of color on your wall.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aqara is getting into smart lighting for the outside of your home as well. In addition to new permanent outdoor smart lights w …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/989581/aqara-smart-lighting-ifa-2026">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>