# Aqara Hub E1

*Aqara / HE1-G01*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-hub-e1
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) |
| Category | Hub |
| Model numbers | HE1-G01 |
| Status | Current[^1][^2] |
| Hub class | Hub[^3][^4] |
| Radio | Zigbee 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)[^3][^4] |
| Child devices (max) | 128 Zigbee devices[^3] |
| Thread border router | unknown |
| Matter controller | unknown |
| Matter bridge | Yes[^5][^6][^7] |
| HomeKit | Native HomeKit bridge[^7][^4] |
| Other ecosystems | Matter bridge to HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey[^7] |
| Local integration | Home Assistant via the Matter bridge[^7] |
| Power | USB-A plug, 5V 0.5A, 2.5 W max[^3] |
| Speaker | unknown |
| Infrared night vision | unknown |
| Region | US and EU stores[^1][^2] |
| Released | withheld |

## Integration paths

**How the Aqara Hub E1 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | self[^5] | unknown | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | self[^3] | unknown | unknown |
| [Proprietary + hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) | Aqara Home app[^4] | unknown | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aqara Hub E1**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter via Bridge | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^7] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^7] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Via integration[^7] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^7] |  |
| Proprietary + hub | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^7][^4] |  |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Thread border router | No[^3] |
| Matter controller | No[^5] |
| Zigbee coordinator | Yes[^3] |

## Related pages

- [Aqara hubs](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aqara-hubs) (line)
- [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) (brand)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (protocol)
- [Proprietary radio with a hub](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/proprietary-gateway) (protocol)
- [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) (platform)
- [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) (platform)
- [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) (platform)
- [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) (platform)
- [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) (platform)

## Sources

[^1]: Aqara US store catalog (Shopify product feed). https://us.aqara.com/products.json?limit=250 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^2]: Aqara EU store catalog (Shopify product feed). https://eu.aqara.com/products.json?limit=250 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^3]: Hub E1 specs - Aqara global site. https://www.aqara.cn/en/product/hub-e1/specs/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Hub E1 - Aqara US store. https://us.aqara.com/products/hub-e1 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^5]: Everything Matter - Aqara. https://www.aqara.com/en/explore/everything-matter/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^6]: Aqara press release: Advanced Matter Bridging (2025-04-09). https://www.aqara.com/us/news-us-2/aqara-enhances-user-experience-with-expanded-matter-device-integration-and-advanced-bridging-capabilities (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^7]: Hub E1 - Aqara Developer Platform docs. https://opendoc.aqara.com/en/docs/AqaraDevice/Hub-E1.html (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)