# Cubed Smart Home Controllers Aqara Launches the new Cube T1 Pro Miniature Controllers By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-t1 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/23/23474864/aqara-cube-t1-pro-controller-apple-home-price-release-date) & [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/22523877/aqara-smart-home-review-m2-hub-homekit-alexa-google-assistant)  The Cube T1 Pro by Aqara is a new cube-shaped controller that helps with controlling home functions. It is essentially a new updated version of the wireless Cube controller by the company and helps with controlling smart home devices. The cube also adds more support for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g410-hub) Home and [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-control) Alexa. The cube allows users to flip, twist, push, tap, or shake the controller to activate it. It appears as a sic wireless buttoned design in the [HomeKit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiator-thermostat-e1) and has six motion sensors in Alexa. Each side is able to be programmed to control certain devices -- this includes triggering a Movie Time Scene that also lowers lighting, adjusts the thermostat, turns on the light, and much more. Image Credit: Aqara ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Controllers:** The development of smart home controllers with advanced features will disrupt the home automation industry. - **Wireless Control:** Wireless control technology will revolutionize the way we interact with and control our smart homes. - **Voice Control Integration:** Voice control integration with popular home automation platforms will become a standard feature for smart home controllers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Automation:** The home automation industry will experience major disruptions with the rise of smart home controllers. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Electronics manufacturers will have a lucrative opportunity to produce advanced smart home controllers to cater to growing consumer demand. - **Voice Assistant Technology:** Voice assistant technology will continue to grow with increasing integration with smart home controllers and home automation systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physical Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flic-twist.md) - [In-Sync Smart Home Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-home-devices.md) - [Centralized Home Technology Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-hub-m3.md) - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-playcube.md) - [Cube-Shaped Gaming Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeelight.md) - [Wireless Cross-Platform Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-mini.md) - [Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playcube.md) - [Smart Rubik’s Cube-Style Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocube-22.md) - [Connected Water Valve Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-valve-controller-t1.md)