Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 for Advanced Automation Matter Controller Thread Border Router Features Zigbee Bluetooth WiFi PoE IR Supports Apple HomeKit Alexa SmartThings Home Assistant IFTTT

MultiProtocol Hub with Matter Bridge The M3 is a versatile hub supporting Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices It integrates thirdparty devices into the Aqara Home app Supports advanced Matter bridge functionality enabling Aqaraexclusive scenes and signals to sync with Matter ecosystems such as Home Assistant for seamless integration Supports up to 127 Aqara Zigbee devices Not thirdparty Zigbee devices and 127 Thread devices Repeaters are needed Edge Compatibilities and Local Automations The M3 serves as an Edge Hub prioritizing local control and automation Upon integration it supersedes existing Aqara hubs shifting the automations among them to local operation Some cloudbased notifications still require internet Upgradefriendly it supports migrating Zigbee devices from older Aqara hubs Smart IR Blaster with Feedback and Learning The 360IR blaster not only sends commands but also provides accurate status updates by detecting traditional remote use It connects IR air conditioning units to Matter functioning as an AC thermostat when paired with an Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor Note Only one AC device can be exposed to Matter Functionality may vary based on the Matter integration app For Apple Home exposure use Matter integration instead of HomeKit Optimal Wired and Wireless Connectivity Offering both wired and wireless solutions the smart home hub M3 provides dualband WiFi 245 GHz with advanced WPA3 security and a Power over Ethernet PoE port The addition of a USBC port allows for miniUPS and power bank connections delivering unparalleled stability 2A USB power adapter is not included Note To ensure a stable connection place the Hub M3 between 6 to 19 feet from the router PrivacyFocused with Encrypted Storage Easy Setup and Versatile Placement The M3 prioritizes privacy by excluding microphone or camera components It boasts 8GB endtoend encrypted local storage for device lists configuration parameters and automation configuration data Additionally it includes a mou