2026 Wishlist Must Haves

I really hope that the new year will bring us some of these Wishlist ideas

• Face-to-Home Automations

Door unlocks and triggers a scene based on who you are (lights, temp, music) — fully local.

• Silent Entry Mode

One toggle to mute lock sounds, camera prompts, and doorbell chimes for nights/apartments.

• Privacy Lens Shutter

Physical camera shutter that auto-opens only on doorbell press or recognized faces.

• Doorbell as a Presence Sensor

Use mmWave + camera context to tell passing by vs actually approaching.

• Apple Watch Unlock Fallback

If Face ID or fingerprint fails, unlock instantly via nearby Apple Watch (no phone needed).

• Package-Aware Doorbell

Detects deliveries vs people and triggers different alerts/scenes in Apple Home.

• Local AI Event Timeline

One clean timeline showing lock events, faces, presence, and doorbell presses — all processed locally.

• Apartment-Friendly Install Mode

No-drill mounting + reduced IR glare + quieter motors, built specifically for rentals.

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@n_trout Thanks for sharing your detailed 2026 wishlist! These ideas are really thoughtful and show a great understanding of smart home user needs—features like Face-to-Home Automations for personalized scenes and Silent Entry Mode for apartment living would definitely enhance daily convenience. It’s always exciting to see community members contribute such creative and practical suggestions!

Since these are wonderful improvement ideas, we recommend submitting them through the Aqara Home App Customer Service Team (Profile> Help & Feedback > Customer Service) or scan the QR code:


This will be more efficient. If you do not have an Aqara Home account, “Please click here” to create a ticket.

Keep the great ideas coming—your input helps shape the future of smart home experiences! :blush: