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Aqara Hub E1

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Aqara Hub E1, product photo
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Does the Aqara Hub E1 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hub E1 (HE1-G01) is not a Matter controller or a Thread border router.

Plugged into a USB-A port, it is a Zigbee 3.0 hub for up to 128 Aqara Zigbee devices, bridged to Matter and HomeKit. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through the maker's hub. Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant users reach it through an integration (a Matter bridge).

At a glance: works withHow this is decided: cited platform facts only
HomeKit
Yes[1][2]
Proprietary + hub, native
Google Home
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Alexa
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
SmartThings
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration
Home Assistant
Yes[1]
Matter via Bridge, via integration

Key facts

Aqara Hub E1 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3][4] (US SKU DTC-US-HUB-E1, EU SKU DTC-EU-HUB-E1.)
List price$29.99[5] as of
Hub classHub[2][6]
RadioZigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz (also a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi repeater for up to 2 devices)[2][6]
Child devices (max)128 Zigbee devices[6] (With Zigbee routers/repeaters.)
Thread border routerunknown
Matter controllerunknown
Matter bridgeYes[1][7][8]
HomeKitNative HomeKit bridge[1][2] (The E1 is not itself an end device in third-party ecosystems. It exposes child devices.)
Other ecosystemsMatter bridge to HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey[1]
Local integrationHome Assistant via the Matter bridge[1]
PowerUSB-A plug, 5V 0.5A, 2.5 W max[6]
Speakerunknown
Infrared night visionunknown
RegionUS and EU stores[3][4]
Released2021-10-26[9] (Announced for Aqara's Amazon stores in the US, Canada, UK and France.)

Integration paths

How the Aqara Hub E1 connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter via Bridgeself[7] (Bridged devices show up in the Matter controller of the ecosystem you add the hub to.)unknownunknown
Zigbeeself[6]unknownunknownunknown
Proprietary + hubHUBAqara Home app[2]unknownunknown
About these columns
Requires
Hardware the path needs beyond the device and a controller.
Local
Yes when control on this path keeps working with the internet down.
Platforms
The platforms that work with the device on this path: Native (out of the box), Via integration (needs an add-on) or Not supported.

Home Assistant and Homey

Ways to add the Aqara Hub E1

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[7][10]matterMatter via BridgeModel namedLimited: HA notes there is no guarantee every bridged device works; Needs an Aqara hub with its Matter bridge enabled[7][10]
About these columns
Level
How the device gets into the platform on this route. The headline is the best route: local before cloud, direct before bridged, core before community. The methodology page lists every level.

Roles in a smart home

Infrastructure roles

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
RoleActs as one
Thread border routerNo[6]
Matter controllerNo[7]
Zigbee coordinatorYes[6]

Releases

  1. 2021
    1. Released [9]

      Announced for Aqara's Amazon stores in the US, Canada, UK and France.

Cite this page

Aqara Hub E1. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-hub-e1. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Sources

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    MFRopendoc.aqara.com / Hub E1 - Aqara Developer Platform docs
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    MFRus.aqara.com / Hub E1 - Aqara US store
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    MFRus.aqara.com / Aqara US store catalog (Shopify product feed)
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    MFReu.aqara.com / Aqara EU store catalog (Shopify product feed)
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    MFRus.aqara.com / Aqara US store: Hub E1
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    MFRaqara.cn / Hub E1 specs - Aqara global site
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    MFRaqara.com / Everything Matter - Aqara
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    MFRaqara.com / Aqara press release: Advanced Matter Bridging (2025-04-09)
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  9. [9]
    PRmytechdecisions.com / Aqara Releases USB Powered Hub E1 (republished Business Wire release, 2021-10-26)
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    DOChome-assistant.io / Home Assistant: Matter, using a Matter bridge
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