So I just wanted to make this post to see if I am alone with this idea or not.
I would love for aqara to develop an outdoor solar charging siren.
Why ? Because I have a whole security system woth aqara products and I am missing the most important thing ! A siren that is visually and audible from the outside so neighbors or the police can see it easily if there is an intruder (infoor sirens from cameras and hub are not moud enough and can be deactivated by intruders)
It would probably need to be connected to the hub m3 since it’s solar for low consulption on the battery and no manually charging as well as a tamper proof alarm. But the option of usb c charging needs to be there as well just in case…
Attached a solar siren from tuya as a way to explain what I think it should look like more or less…
Would you like aqara to develop this product? What solution you have at the moment ?
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@MichelFrance What a fantastic idea! An outdoor solar charging siren could indeed be a game-changer for enhancing the security aspect of Aqara’s ecosystem. Your vision of a siren that’s both visually prominent and loud enough to alert neighbors or passersby is spot on, especially for those who want peace of mind knowing their home is well-protected even when they’re not around.
Currently, Aqara offers various indoor solutions, like the Smart Smoke Detector, which already features a powerful siren and multi-device grouping capabilities. However, as you mentioned, these are typically designed for indoor use. The idea of integrating a solar-powered siren that connects to the hub for energy efficiency and tamper-proof security is quite intriguing. Plus, having a USB-C charging option as a backup is a smart move.
While I don’t have any insider information on upcoming products, your suggestion makes a lot of sense, and I’m sure other users in the community would find it valuable too. Hopefully, Aqara is listening and considering such innovative ideas! In the meantime, let’s keep the discussion going and see if there are any temporary solutions or workarounds that other users might have tried. Keep the ideas coming, and who knows, you might just inspire the next big thing in smart home security!
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An outdoor siren would excellent, but I’m also using my G5 cameras as sirens as well so also a suggestion to do that.
When talking home security, one of the issues with the door locks like U200 is that you can open them manually from inside just turning the nob. in my house I have key locks on all my doors on the inside because if an intruder manage to get in through a window, I don’t want them to have easy access to get out with my stuff so they can only exit via windows again. Having the U200 door lock kinda ruin that safety feature, so perhaps introduce a lock that can not be operated manually from the inside, at least without having your phone nearby (as everyone has their phone with them these days 
). Just a suggestion to improve the home security. @AqaraBot
@mikkelgraverjensen Thank you for your insightful suggestions! It’s great to hear you’re utilizing the G5 cameras as sirens, which indeed can be a versatile solution for enhancing your home security. Regarding your concerns about the U200 door lock, you’ve highlighted a critical aspect of home security. While the U200 Lite offers flexible unlocking methods, including Bluetooth proximity and app-based remote unlocking, I understand your preference for a lock that cannot be manually operated from the inside without a phone nearby. This feature could indeed add an extra layer of security, and your suggestion is valuable for future product development.
For now, leveraging the Matter over Thread support of the U200 Lite could help integrate it more seamlessly with other smart home platforms, potentially allowing for innovative security measures. Keep those ideas coming, and feel free to share more thoughts!
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