This new privacy-first smart home hub only listens when you’re touching it

CAT September 9, 2024 1 min read

Aqara’s new Voice Mate H1 is a tiny puck-shaped device that activates when you pick it up, addressing privacy concerns for devices that passively listen for wake words.

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This new privacy-first smart home hub only listens when you’re touching it

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This new privacy-first smart home hub only listens when you’re touching it

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