# Aqara Hub M3

*Aqara*

> 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).

- Canonical page: https://smarthomecanon.com/devices/aqara-hub-m3
- Last checked: 2026-10-20

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) |
| Category | Hub |
| Status | Current[^1][^2][^3] |
| Hub class | Hub[^4][^5] |
| Radio | Zigbee 3.0, Thread, Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth and IR. PoE Ethernet.[^4][^5] |
| Child devices (max) | up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices[^5] |
| Thread border router | Yes[^4] |
| HomeKit | Native HomeKit bridge[^6][^5] |
| Other ecosystems | Matter bridge to HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, Homey[^6] |
| Local integration | Home Assistant via the Matter bridge. The 'Edge Hub' runs most automations locally.[^6][^5] |
| Power | USB-C 5V 2A (adapter not included) or PoE[^5] |
| Ethernet | Yes (PoE port)[^5] |
| Speaker | 95 dB[^7] |
| Infrared night vision | Yes (360-degree IR blaster with learning and feedback)[^5] |
| Region | US and EU stores[^1][^2] |
| Released | withheld |
| Hub roles | Zigbee hub, Matter bridge, Matter controller, Thread border router, IR blaster. Up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices.[^5][^4] |
| Hub needed | Is a hub[^5] |
| Matter path | Bridges Aqara Zigbee devices to Matter apps. Also a Matter controller for third-party Matter devices.[^5][^4] |

## Integration paths

**How the Aqara Hub M3 connects**

| Path | Requires | Local | Features lost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Matter / Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) | self[^4] | Yes[^4] | unknown |
| [Matter via Bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) | self[^5] | Yes[^5] | unknown |
| [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) | self[^5] | Yes[^5] | unknown |

**Platform support for the Aqara Hub M3**

| Path | Platform | Support | Integration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matter via Bridge | [Google Home](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/google-home) | Via integration[^6] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Amazon Alexa](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/alexa) | Via integration[^6] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Samsung SmartThings](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/smartthings) | Via integration[^6] |  |
| Matter via Bridge | [Home Assistant](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/home-assistant) | Via integration[^6] |  |
| Zigbee | [HomeKit](https://smarthomecanon.com/platforms/homekit) | Native[^6][^5] |  |

## Roles in a smart home

**Infrastructure roles**

| Role | Acts as one |
| --- | --- |
| Thread border router | Yes[^4] |
| Matter controller | Yes[^8][^6][^4] |
| Zigbee coordinator | Yes[^5] |

## Releases

**Aqara Hub M3 release events**

| Date | Event | Detail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024-01-08[^4] | Announced |  |
| 2024-Q2[^4] | Expected | Expected to ship globally in Q2 2024. |

## Related pages

- [Aqara hubs](https://smarthomecanon.com/lines/aqara-hubs) (line)
- [Aqara](https://smarthomecanon.com/brands/aqara) (brand)
- [Matter over Thread](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-thread) (protocol)
- [Matter through a bridge](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/matter-bridged) (protocol)
- [Zigbee](https://smarthomecanon.com/protocols/zigbee) (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]: Aqara US: full catalog listing (truncated in fetch; used for current-status evidence). https://us.aqara.com/collections/all (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^4]: Aqara unveils Hub M3 (press release, 2024-01-08). https://www.aqara.com/en/news/aqara-unveils-hub-m3-a-multi-protocol-matter-controller-with-edge-capabilities/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^5]: Hub M3 - Aqara US store. https://us.aqara.com/products/hub-m3 (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^6]: Hub M3 - Aqara Developer Platform docs. https://opendoc.aqara.com/en/docs/AqaraDevice/Hub-M3.html (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^7]: Hub M200 - Aqara global site. https://www.aqara.com/en/product/hub-m200/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)
[^8]: Everything Matter - Aqara. https://www.aqara.com/en/explore/everything-matter/ (manufacturer, checked 2026-10-08)