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Aqara Hub M3
Image: Aqara press materials

Does the Aqara Hub M3 work with HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Home?

The Hub M3 covers Zigbee 3.0 and Thread in one unit, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and IR.

It acts as a Matter controller and Thread border router, and bridges Aqara Zigbee devices to Matter. Power it by USB-C or PoE. It suits HomeKit users, with native support through Zigbee. 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]
Zigbee, 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 M3 facts

How facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
FactValue
StatusCurrent[3–5] (US SKU DTC-US-HUB-M3, EU SKU DTC-EU-HUB-M3.)
List price$159.99[6] as of
Hub classHub[2][7]
RadioZigbee 3.0, Thread, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth and IR. PoE Ethernet.[2][7]
Child devices (max)up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices[2]
Thread border routerYes[7] (Announced as a Thread border router on 2024-01-08.)
HomeKitNative HomeKit bridge[1][2] (Matter and HomeKit integration needs reconfiguring after migration.)
Other ecosystemsMatter bridge to HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey[1]
Local integrationHome Assistant via the Matter bridge. The 'Edge Hub' runs most automations locally.[1][2]
PowerUSB-C 5V 2A (adapter not included) or PoE[2]
EthernetYes (PoE port)[2]
Speaker95 dB[8]
Infrared night visionYes (360-degree IR blaster with learning and feedback)[2]
RegionUS and EU stores[3][4]
Released2024-05-08[9]
Hub rolesZigbee hub, Matter bridge, Matter controller, Thread border router, IR blaster. Up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices.[2][7] (Announced as a Thread border router on 2024-01-08.)
Hub neededIs a hub[2]
Matter pathBridges Aqara Zigbee devices to Matter apps. Also a Matter controller for third-party Matter devices.[2][7]

Integration paths

How the Aqara Hub M3 connects

3 pathsHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PathRequiresiLocaliFeatures lostPlatformsi
Matter / Threadself[7]Yes[7]unknownunknown
Matter via Bridgeself[2] (Bridged devices show up in the Matter controller of the ecosystem you add the hub to.)Yes[2]unknown
Zigbeeself[2]Yes[2]unknown
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 M3

1 routeHow facts are sourced: every cell cites its source below
PlatformLeveliIntegrationDetailsEvidenceLimitations
Home AssistantVia Matter bridge[2][10–13]matterMatter via BridgeModel namedLimited: HA notes there is no guarantee every bridged device works[2][10–13]
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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 routerYes[7] (Announced as a Thread border router on 2024-01-08.)
Matter controllerYes[1][7][13]
Zigbee coordinatorYes[2]

Releases

  1. 2024
    1. Announced [7]
    2. Expected [7]

      Expected to ship globally in Q2 2024.

    3. Released [9]

Cite this page

Aqara Hub M3. Smart Home Canon. https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-hub-m3. Last checked 2026-10-20.

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