Best of IFA for Apple users: DJI, Belkin, Lexar, Aqara, Philips Hue, & more

The 2026 IFA is over, and unlike CES, nearly all of this stuff will ship soon. Here's the best of the announcements that we saw, that will appeal to Apple users.

Taking place in Berlin, IFA is an annual tech show that includes countless new product advancements. Unlike CES, it's open to the public and takes place over the course of a week.

Also unlike CES which has a reputation for vaporware, many of the products emanating from IFA will be available immediately, if not soon after.

In 2026, we saw a ton of new advancements in AI, robotics, and energy. Here though, we are rounding up the best new products for Apple users, across smart home, iPhone accessories, and more.

Here's what is coming and when you can buy it.

Philips Hue

Signify has bolstered its already-impressive Philips Hue lineup at IFA 2026 with a wide array of new lighting gear, though some have hefty price tags. The new gear spans lights, accessories, and AI functionality.

We were most excited by the Philips Hue Liane 360-degree rope light. Using advanced optics techniques, light can come from all sides of the device rather than from one side like a traditional strip light.

It's flexible, so it can wrap around walls, furniture, or architectural accents in your home. It also uses the Philips Hue OmniGlow technology for an even, diffused color gradient over its length.

There are also new versions of the Hue Signe pendant, Signe pendulum, and Signe pole. For outdoors, the Festiva line has new nets, icicles, and curtain lights.

The last of the new lights are for the Hue light strips. The Philips Hue Play gradient strip lights are now cuttable and have new size options for televisions up to 100 inches.

For television users, there is a new version of the Philips hue HDMI Sync Box 4K. It's slimmer and can sync to one gradient light strip directly without a bridge.

If you aren't able to add a sync box, you can use the new Philips Hue Play Screen Sync as a plug-and-play solution. This is a camera with a fisheye lens that is mounted above your TV to synchronize your lights with what is on-screen.

Powering the new lights is the updated Philips Hue app. Soon, Bridge Pro users will be able to use custom AI behaviors to create scenes and automations based on natural language descriptions.

The brand is previewing new back-up and restore options. This long-requested customer feature will backup settings to the Hue cloud and can contain lights, accessories, rooms, zones, scenes, and more.

In a first, Signify has announced a partnership with Nanoleaf. Soon, you'll be able to control your Nanoleaf lights directly from the Philips Hue app by using the Philips Hue Wall Light Module.

Nanoleaf light panels and shapes will work alongside your Hue lights and fixtures. Signify will also start selling Nanoleaf lights through its online store, too.

Availability:

• Philips Hue HDMI Sync Box 4K, available September 3 for $149.99
• Philips Hue Play Gradient Strip Light Pro, available September 15 starting at $179.99
• Philips Hue Play Gradient Strip Light, 85-inch available October 6 for $149.99
• Philips Hue Liane 360-degree rope light, available September 3 for $399
• Philips Hue Festival Curtain, Net, & Icicle lights, available September 3 for $249.99
• Philips Hue OmniGlow outdoor light strip, available September 3 for $229.99,/a>
• Philips Hue Sign pendulum and pole, available late October, starting at $319.99
• Philips hue indoor dual slim download, available November for $99.99

Govee

Smart home brand Govee has several new lighting products on display at the Berlin tech show. It has new AI-powered ceiling light, two new light strips, and updated permanent outdoor lights.

The Sky Ceiling Light was probably the most interesting of the lot, which uses Govee's AI Lighting Bot 2.0 to produce personalized lighting based on needs and mood. It uses light in the 478nm sky-blue spectrum that is tuned to support "natural vitality and rhythm," which is said to maintenance alertness in limited natural light.

It also features DaySync to automatically adjust based on the time and whether at your location. It will be available this month for $399.

There are also two new light strips from Govee, the COB Strip Light 2 an COB Strip Light 2 Pro. These light strips both work with Matter and use Govee's latest LumiBlend technology for seamless color transitions between sections.

Finally, there are the updated outdoor lights. This new model has an industry-first dual-layer illumination architecture that integrates two IC chips within each head for better color reproduction.

The light strips start at $99.99 for the regular Strip Light 2 and $169.99 for the Strip Light 2 Pro while the new Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 Pro are $499 for 100 feet and $799 for 200 feet.

Ugreen

Accessory brand Ugreen continues to diversify its gear with the launch of a new line of smart home devices. The flagship device is its MasterAgent AI edge hub that's based on Nvidia's Jetson Thor platform with 128GB of unified memory for an MSRP of $20,000.

Somewhat more palatable are Ugreen's HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro devices, that have similar features for $1,799 and $2,999 respectively. These Matter-enabled hubs connect to different home devices, including Ugreen's own cameras and speakers.

These will help power your smart home using local AI, as well as storing all your camera clips. You'll be able to query using Illyia, Ugreen's virtual assistant, to control your home or ask questions, like "What did my dog do while I was gone?"

You can connect any Matter accessories you have to create a more powerful system, including sensors, lights, and more via either Thread or Zigbee. You'll have to provide your own storage though, with either SATA drives, M.2 drives, or SD cards.

Outside of the smart home, Ugreen brought out a new line of Qi2 25W MagSafe chargers. There are new compact travel chargers, as well as a powerful desktop charger.

The most interesting is the MagFlow Pro, which is a 10K MagSafe Battery Pack with liquid cooling that will retail for $149, though it is launching with a 20% discount. You can actually see the liquid coolant on the inside moving through the chambers thanks to a transparent window.

Zens

Charging brand Zens has introduced two new Qi2 25W MagSafe chargers at IFA 2026. What helps them stand out, apart from the premium design, is the adjustable stands.

The first charger is the Zens Duo Charger Pro 2, which can power up to devices at up to 25W of power. The magnetic pucks can lay flat, or raise into the air so you can view your phone while it charges.

The second charger is the Zens Fold Charger Pro 3, which swaps out one of the two 25W pads from the other new charger, and instead puts in an Apple Watch charger and a tertiary AirPods charger. It's clearly an anticipatory product ahead of Apple's rumored foldable introduction.

Both the Duo Charger Pro and the Fold Charger Pro 3 are available to preorder directly from Zens for $79.99 and $129.99 respectively. Shipments begin mid-October.

Lexar

The world's slimmest SSD is making its debut at IFA 2026 in the form of the Lexar Muse. It's 3.8mm at its thickest point, but tapers to only 1mm around the edges.

It uses a unique PogoPin magnetic connector called SnapLink to avoid the typical USB-C port. Despite its size, it still has reliable speeds of 1050MB/s.

Users can connect to it on their Mac, PC, or tablet but it is also designed with iPhone users in mind. It comes with a MagSafe wallet-style sleeve that can hold the SSD while exposing the connector.

For iPhone users, it supports direct recording of Apple ProRes video or it can automatically back up your phone via the Lexar app.

When it arrives in Q4 of 2026, it will be offered in both 512GB and 1TB capacities. No pricing has been confirmed.

Ecovacs

Another Matter-enabled vacuum is coming to market in the form of the Deebot X12S OmniCyclone by Ecovacs. It promises to remove 97.44% of home allergens while protecting user privacy.

The big change with this model is how the vacuum works on carpet. It creates a sealed chamber against the carpet instead of riding above it.

This allows it to create better suction while also removing allergens and dust mites from the carpet fibers. It represents a 224% improvement in carpet dust removal.

It has a new Ozmo Roller 3.0 that self-washes as it goes. A scraper pulls away dirty water and debris so only a clean mop and water scrub your floors and FocusJet stain spray precisely targets dried-on stains.

Finishing up, the docking station also has new enhancements to reduce maintenance. New jets pressure wash the roller mop before rinsing the mop tray to clean both and remove debris.

It's available now on Amazon for an introductory price of $999 before raising to the regular price of $1,299.

DJI

DJI is highlighting two product announcements at IFA 2026. There's second-generation models of both the Osmo 360 camera and the Romo vacuum.

The DJI Osmo 360 II action cam has a larger 1-inch square sensor that increases utilization by 25% for even better shots and low-light performance. The body has durable, replaceable lenses and 105GB of built-in storage.

This upgraded sensor can capture 8K/60 FPS HDR 360-degree footage at both day and night, thanks to a new AI-assisted noise reduction algorithm called SuperNight 2.0. The dynamic range has doubled to 14.5 stops as well.

Pricing and availability to follow.

The second big announcement from DJI is its latest robovac, the DJI Romo 2. The new model has several improvements over the last-generation, including a LiDAR-powered mopping arm, improved obstacle avoidance, and a new level of data protection.

Users who want to keep everything private can take advantage of the new Local Data Mode. This severs the app's access to the internet and keeps all data entirely local in the home.

It comes with a multi-function docking station to handle all the daily maintenance. The new version of the dock is capable of up to 365 days of maintenance-free cleaning, depending on your home and use.

There are technically two versions of the Romo 2, the P2 and A2. They're very similar, with the P2 being transparent and the A2 sporting a white exterior.

With the current ban in the U.S., don't expect this to come overseas anytime soon.

SwitchBot

Targeting primarily European-based users, SwitchBot has unveiled its latest smart lock — the Lock Ultra Max Vision Pro Combo. This do-it-all lock supports face and palm recognition, passcodes, NFC, and more.

The combo kit includes the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max, Keypad Vision Pro, and Hub Mini (Matter enabled). Together, there are 19 methods to unlock your door.

The upgraded UltraDrive brushless motor can spin at up to 160rpm with 9N of force, necessary for European-style door locks. There are both full-speed and quiet modes for users to choose between.

Users can find the new retrofit smart lock on Amazon for 339.99 euros in Europe and the UK.

Belkin

Kicking off Belkin's lineup is its first foray into semi-solid-state battery technology with its UltraCharge Pro. Semi-solid-state batteries are safer than traditional lithium ion, plus they have three time the lifespan.

It's introducing this line with two models, a 5KmAh and a 10KmAh. The 5K is ultra slim at 8.8mm and supports up to 15W of Qi2/MagSafe wireless charging.

The 10K is larger, but doesn't support MagSafe. Instead, it's wireless with up to 60W of wired output and a smart display to monitor performance.

These will both be available starting on September 8th on Amazon for $69.99 and $89.99 respectively.

In other releases, Belkin has a new Find My-enabled tracking card, a MagSafe wallet, a MagSafe-compatible stand, new European power supplies, and two SureFind trackers that work with Find My and Google Find Hub.

Most launch in September, with the rest launching by the end of 2026 on Amazon and select retailers.

Aqara

Lighting is the theme for Aqara at IFA 2026 with five new Matter-enabled lights that will work with Apple Home. The new products include the Floor Lamp T1, LED Downlight T2, LED Strip T2, Outdoor String Lights H1, and Permanent Outdoor Lights H1.

Aqara has expanded its lighting portfolio greatly as of late, focusing on expanding its offering that was primarily made up of sensors, cameras, and hubs.

All of the new lights support both Thread and Zigbee for connectivity. Availability and pricing has yet to be confirmed.