Aqara Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation, Matter Controller, T…
$149.99Original price was: $149.99.$109.99Current price is: $109.99.
Product Description
1 Matter Bridge 2 Border Router 3 IR Controller
The Edge Hub
Once integrated into the network, it assumes leadership over existing Aqara hubs, centralizing data processing and commanding other hubs for distributed computing.
Localization of Cross-Hub Automation
Automations previously implemented in the cloud between hubs will transition to local Edge automations, ensuring they remain operational even during internet outages.
Device Binding for Fault Tolerance
Certain routers or mesh repeaters execute automation if M3 Hub fails. For instance, Curtain Driver and Door/Window Sensor automation remain operational without M3, ensuring a seamless experience.
Seamless Upgrade and Data Transmission
The M3 allows for straightforward migration from older Aqara hubs, enabling seamless network upgrades without manual device reconnections.
Wired and Wireless Connectivity Options
The M3 offers dual-band Wi-Fi with WPA3 security, PoE support, and a USB-C allows for UPS/power bank connections, ensuring robust and versatile connectivity.
Focus on Privacy and Encrypted Storage
The M3 prioritizes privacy by omitting microphones and cameras, featuring end-to-end encrypted local storage and 8GB eMMC for secure data.
Powerful Speaker and Custom Ringtones
The hub’s 95dB speaker functions as an Aqara Home Alert siren or for announcements, allowing custom ringtones to be integrated into automations, even without an internet connection.
Flexible Placement and Easy Setup
The M3 comes with a mount, screws, and sticker for easy placement on flat surfaces, walls, or ceilings. Once powered, MagicPair enables automatic Aqara Home app detection.
If you’ve used Aqara Home and hubs, choose to lead M3 or migrate Zigbee devices to M3 for enhanced automation. (Note: The Hub M3 is only compatible with Aqara brand Zigbee devices, not third-party Zigbee devices.)
The hub M3 is only compatible with Aqara brand Zigbee devices such as Aqara Water Leak Sensor, Aqara Door and Window Sensor, Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor, etc. The specific list can be found in the troubleshooting guide and user manual. Note: Incompatible with third-party Zigbee devices.)
What zigbee devices is the hub m3 compatible with?
The hub M3 is only compatible with Aqara brand Zigbee devices, not third-party Zigbee devices. The specific list of aqara zigbee devices can be found in the Troubleshooting Guide and User manual.
Which Aqara Zigbee devices is the hub M3 compatible with?
The hub M3 is only compatible with Aqara brand Zigbee devices, including but not limited to the Aqara Water Leak Sensor, Door and Window Sensor, Temperature and Humidity Sensor, etc. If you need further assistance, please reach out to us.
[Multi-Protocol Hub with Matter Bridge] The M3 is a versatile hub supporting Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices. It integrates third-party devices into the Aqara Home app (currently limited to select device types, will be expanded over time). Supports advanced Matter bridge functionality, enabling Aqara-exclusive scenes and signals to sync with Matter ecosystems such as home assistant for seamless integration. Supports up to 127 Thread/Zigbee 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 cloud-based notifications still require internet). Upgrade-friendly, it supports migrating Zigbee devices from older Aqara hubs. [Smart IR Blaster with Feedback and Learning] The 360°IR 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 M3 provides dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz) with advanced WPA3 security, and a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port. The addition of a USB-C port allows for mini-UPS and power bank connections, delivering unparalleled stability. (2A USB power adapter is not included. ) [Privacy-Focused with Encrypted Storage, Easy Setup and Versatile Placement] The M3 prioritizes privacy by excluding microphone or camera components. It boasts 8GB end-to-end encrypted local storage, for device lists, configuration parameters, and automation configuration data. Additionally, it includes a mount and screws for flexible placement on flat surfaces, walls, or ceilings. Magic Pair technology ensures effortless detection by the Aqara Home app upon power-up.
Price: $149.99 - $109.99 (as of May 01, 2025 22:22:33 UTC – Details)
Customers say
Customers find the smart hub easy to set up with quick device pairing and appreciate its amazing build quality and numerous features. The functionality and connectivity receive mixed feedback – while some report it works well, others mention compatibility issues with non-Aqara Zigbee devices and network connection problems. Customers consider it a must-have for automation, though opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it a great value and those who think it’s expensive. The sensor connectivity also receives negative feedback, with reports of sensors disconnecting.
9 reviews for Aqara Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation, Matter Controller, T…
Ronald Epstein –
First-Time Aqara user: It started with this hub
I’m not new to Smart devices. For the past two years, I have been using a Samsung Smartthings hub with their door and motion sensors. The problem? Every 2-3 months I was replacing the batteries in those sensors. I was completely dissatisfied with Samsung devices.Aqara was not the first remedy I sought. Sure, their accessories are dirt cheap, but wading through the number of reviews, there are just as many bad as good. On top of that, the fact that this is a Chinese company raises security concerns.I decided to replace all my Samsung sensors with those from Aqara. Additionally, since I wanted to integrate them into Apple Homekit, I wanted to get the latest and greatest hub from Aqara. And, once again, the reviews on this product were all over the map. At worst, I would return the hub if it didn’t work.I am amazed at how quickly I not only set up this hub (pairing it with the Aqara app), but all the sensors and motion detectors I bought in addition to it. I wired the M3 hub directly out of my Eero mesh unit’s ethernet output. It quickly connected to the Aqara app and soon afterward, I was connecting my accessories.No issues. Everything showed up not only in Homekit but in the Alexa app as well. Whenever my doors were opened or closed, an alert was sent to my iPhone (iOS 18) and Mac.All of this was set up within 35 minutes out of the box.The only downside to this hub is that it’s expensive. It only covers approximately 60-65 feet and I have a very large home. I am either going to have to buy more of these hubs or the cheaper Aqara extender if I want to add more accessories at the further end of my home.I do completely understand, from the extensive research I have done that this is a half-baked product which has a lot of bugs. The fact I am only using it for basic monitoring functionality is probably the reason why everything has worked as smoothly as it has including quick pairing to devices.I will say that I went from being skeptical about Aqara to becoming a huge fan of their devices. I am amazed at how well they work, how long their batteries allegedly last, and how cheap they cost. I’m also optimistic that their new M3 hub will only get better through software updates. It’s nice to have a device that can help all my different security devices, Alexa and Google hubs, and Apple Homekit work together.
Evan M. –
A high quality, high functionality device marred by a poor app and expensive accessories
A really good solid hub. Very reliable. The automations never failed to run. Nice built in speaker with various alarm options. Cool ablity to bundle together multiple sensors into a single Matter “signal”. For example–6 water leak sensors–if a single 1 of them registers water, the combined signal fires and alerts my Home Assitant which is connected to the M3 hub via Matter. You can choose what Aqara items to expose to Matter, which is great., it doesn’t just puke out everything unless you want that. If I recall it’s similar for HomeKit, but I did not get into that too much.Why 4 stars? It cannot adopt 3rd party zigbee. This is not a secret and they do tell you this prominently in the description. But what I found is I need more zigbee routers or else some Aqara sensors that are far away from the hub lose connection. So Aqara’s outlets are like $30 and normal generic zigbee outlets are like $12. So I was considering how I would need to add several outlets for the sole purpose of extending the Aqara zigbee network. Aqara may be better quality than most, but the cost of the required network rapidly expanded. Why pay 3x for outlets that are only going to be routers and will not even have anything plugged into them? And I would be adding yet another (third) zigbee network to my existing Hue and Home Assistant networks. Plus the wifi also at the same frequency. And anyway with a generic zigbee setup I can just get an _actual_ zigbee range extender like the Aeotec Zi. So the lack of afforable range extenders is a huge issue with Aqara.Then lets talk about the Aqara app. It is chaotic, jumbled, confusing, phone-only (no computer access except via a MacBook running the iPad version). Dashboards and interfaces you create are trapped on that particular device, not stored on the hub. It’s a horrid task to try to set up the same things for my devices plus everyone in my family. So as an automation-only proposition it is good. If you wanted dashbords and you do not live alone with a single phone…it’s not a great exprience.If you are all-in on the Aqara ecosystem, this is the only Aqara hub to consider. Its ability to form a redundant cluster with another Aqara hub is spectacular and unique.I am selling mine on ebay as it was not a good fit for my house. I hate to see it go in some ways, but my home assistant box and generic Zigbee routers are cheaper and as a complete system work better. I _am_ still using my Aqara leak sensors, door contact sensors, and temp sensors as they work great…I’m just not using Aqara technology to inteface with them.
Don Y –
Good range, lots of good features, but only works with Aqara devices
Good zigbee home automation hub. Lots of great automation and security features built into it and the iPhone App. Easy to set up. Easy to create automations.I added temperature sensors all over the house and inside the refrigerator and freezer. The hub sets off a loud alarm if the freezer fails of the door is left open.We added water sensors, temperature & humidity sensors, and smart locks.Only down side is that it only works with Aqara devices. No third-party devices.
MannaT –
Problematic with Matter, don’t trust it.
After months of struggling to get this P2 sensor to work, it was actually Apple Support—specifically their senior tier—who stepped in and helped, even though it wasn’t their product.Apple Support was clear: “If it’s Thread or Matter, and you prefer to use it with HomeKit, add the accessory directly to HomeKit, not through any hubs. Backwards compatibility can cause problems.” Following their advice, I skipped the Aqara app and added the sensor to HomeKit directly. The downside? Apple wouldn’t touch the Aqara app, so while they got the sensor working in HomeKit, it still doesn’t communicate with the M3 hub. Setup is nightmare.When I tried adding the sensor to Matter through the Aqara app by sharing the HomeKit pairing code, it failed completely. At this point, the door sensor works in HomeKit, but I can’t get notifications, which is half the point of having a smart sensor.After doing more research, I found plenty of reports about bugs in the M3 hub as well. Honestly, I’m done. Between the app issues, the hub bugs, and the lack of real support from Aqara, this has been nothing but a headache. Value for money just isn’t there. In my humble opinion Aqara seem to abandon products.Aqara “email” support extremely terrible.
L. G. –
Un bonito diseño y buena estabilidad en la conexión
dptec –
L’ Aqara Hub M3 si presenta come una soluzione centrale per la gestione della domotica, affrontando efficacemente le problematiche di compatibilità che spesso affliggono gli utenti di Home Assistant. Una delle sue caratteristiche distintive è la capacità di operare senza una connessione internet, memorizzando i dati localmente. Questo garantisce una connessione affidabile con sensori e interruttori all’interno dell’abitazione, migliorando la stabilità e la reattività del sistema.Un aspetto particolarmente rilevante è la funzione di router di confine per Thread tramite Matter. Questa funzionalità semplifica notevolmente l’integrazione di dispositivi compatibili, offrendo una piattaforma stabile e versatile per la gestione della smart home. Inoltre, l’HUB M3 supporta i protocolli Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi e Bluetooth, ampliando ulteriormente le possibilità di connessione e controllo dei dispositivi domestici.L’acquisto dell’HUB M3 è stato inizialmente motivato dalla necessità di gestire la serratura intelligente U200. Tuttavia, si è rivelato rapidamente utile anche per la gestione di altri dispositivi Aqara, dimostrando la sua versatilità e l’efficacia nel centralizzare il controllo della domotica.Un punto da considerare riguarda la compatibilità con alcuni telecomandi di condizionatori, come quelli della marca Riello. Al momento, l’HUB M3 non è riuscito a configurare correttamente questi dispositivi. Sebbene sia auspicabile un aggiornamento futuro che risolva questa limitazione, per ora è necessario affidarsi a soluzioni alternative, come i dispositivi Broadlink, per il controllo di tali apparecchi.In conclusione, l’Aqara Hub M3 rappresenta una soluzione robusta e stabile per la gestione della domotica, offrendo numerose funzionalità che semplificano l’integrazione e il controllo dei dispositivi domestici. Nonostante alcune limitazioni attuali, come la compatibilità con specifici telecomandi, le sue caratteristiche lo rendono un elemento centrale per chi desidera una smart home efficiente e ben integrata.
The aqara cameras and motion sensors all connect to this hub and it does exactly the job it’s meant to do, the app is easy to set up and automations are great, I’ve had Alexa before and prefer this. This also connects to HomeKit making it work on my HomeKit app as well as my aqara app, i would definitely recommend if you are interested in getting some aqara devices like the door sensors, cameras and motion sensors
haiZz –
Der Aqara Hub M3 ist ein fantastisches Gerät für die Hausautomatisierung! Mit Unterstützung für Matter, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, und PoE bietet er eine breite Kompatibilität und verbindet all meine Smart-Geräte problemlos. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich die nahtlose Integration mit Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings und IFTTT – alles funktioniert einfach und zuverlässig.Die IR-Funktion ist ebenfalls ein Highlight, da ich auch ältere Geräte wie meine Fernseher und Klimaanlage in mein Smart Home einbinden konnte. Die Einrichtung war einfach und schnell, und das Design des Hubs ist modern und unauffällig.Für alle, die ein leistungsstarkes, flexibles Smart Home System suchen, ist der Aqara Hub M3 definitiv eine Empfehlung.
The Edge Hub 
Localization of Cross-Hub Automation 
Device Binding for Fault Tolerance 
Seamless Upgrade and Data Transmission 
Wired and Wireless Connectivity Options 
Focus on Privacy and Encrypted Storage 
Powerful Speaker and Custom Ringtones 
Flexible Placement and Easy Setup 
Ronald Epstein –
First-Time Aqara user: It started with this hub
I’m not new to Smart devices. For the past two years, I have been using a Samsung Smartthings hub with their door and motion sensors. The problem? Every 2-3 months I was replacing the batteries in those sensors. I was completely dissatisfied with Samsung devices.Aqara was not the first remedy I sought. Sure, their accessories are dirt cheap, but wading through the number of reviews, there are just as many bad as good. On top of that, the fact that this is a Chinese company raises security concerns.I decided to replace all my Samsung sensors with those from Aqara. Additionally, since I wanted to integrate them into Apple Homekit, I wanted to get the latest and greatest hub from Aqara. And, once again, the reviews on this product were all over the map. At worst, I would return the hub if it didn’t work.I am amazed at how quickly I not only set up this hub (pairing it with the Aqara app), but all the sensors and motion detectors I bought in addition to it. I wired the M3 hub directly out of my Eero mesh unit’s ethernet output. It quickly connected to the Aqara app and soon afterward, I was connecting my accessories.No issues. Everything showed up not only in Homekit but in the Alexa app as well. Whenever my doors were opened or closed, an alert was sent to my iPhone (iOS 18) and Mac.All of this was set up within 35 minutes out of the box.The only downside to this hub is that it’s expensive. It only covers approximately 60-65 feet and I have a very large home. I am either going to have to buy more of these hubs or the cheaper Aqara extender if I want to add more accessories at the further end of my home.I do completely understand, from the extensive research I have done that this is a half-baked product which has a lot of bugs. The fact I am only using it for basic monitoring functionality is probably the reason why everything has worked as smoothly as it has including quick pairing to devices.I will say that I went from being skeptical about Aqara to becoming a huge fan of their devices. I am amazed at how well they work, how long their batteries allegedly last, and how cheap they cost. I’m also optimistic that their new M3 hub will only get better through software updates. It’s nice to have a device that can help all my different security devices, Alexa and Google hubs, and Apple Homekit work together.
Evan M. –
A high quality, high functionality device marred by a poor app and expensive accessories
A really good solid hub. Very reliable. The automations never failed to run. Nice built in speaker with various alarm options. Cool ablity to bundle together multiple sensors into a single Matter “signal”. For example–6 water leak sensors–if a single 1 of them registers water, the combined signal fires and alerts my Home Assitant which is connected to the M3 hub via Matter. You can choose what Aqara items to expose to Matter, which is great., it doesn’t just puke out everything unless you want that. If I recall it’s similar for HomeKit, but I did not get into that too much.Why 4 stars? It cannot adopt 3rd party zigbee. This is not a secret and they do tell you this prominently in the description. But what I found is I need more zigbee routers or else some Aqara sensors that are far away from the hub lose connection. So Aqara’s outlets are like $30 and normal generic zigbee outlets are like $12. So I was considering how I would need to add several outlets for the sole purpose of extending the Aqara zigbee network. Aqara may be better quality than most, but the cost of the required network rapidly expanded. Why pay 3x for outlets that are only going to be routers and will not even have anything plugged into them? And I would be adding yet another (third) zigbee network to my existing Hue and Home Assistant networks. Plus the wifi also at the same frequency. And anyway with a generic zigbee setup I can just get an _actual_ zigbee range extender like the Aeotec Zi. So the lack of afforable range extenders is a huge issue with Aqara.Then lets talk about the Aqara app. It is chaotic, jumbled, confusing, phone-only (no computer access except via a MacBook running the iPad version). Dashboards and interfaces you create are trapped on that particular device, not stored on the hub. It’s a horrid task to try to set up the same things for my devices plus everyone in my family. So as an automation-only proposition it is good. If you wanted dashbords and you do not live alone with a single phone…it’s not a great exprience.If you are all-in on the Aqara ecosystem, this is the only Aqara hub to consider. Its ability to form a redundant cluster with another Aqara hub is spectacular and unique.I am selling mine on ebay as it was not a good fit for my house. I hate to see it go in some ways, but my home assistant box and generic Zigbee routers are cheaper and as a complete system work better. I _am_ still using my Aqara leak sensors, door contact sensors, and temp sensors as they work great…I’m just not using Aqara technology to inteface with them.
Don Y –
Good range, lots of good features, but only works with Aqara devices
Good zigbee home automation hub. Lots of great automation and security features built into it and the iPhone App. Easy to set up. Easy to create automations.I added temperature sensors all over the house and inside the refrigerator and freezer. The hub sets off a loud alarm if the freezer fails of the door is left open.We added water sensors, temperature & humidity sensors, and smart locks.Only down side is that it only works with Aqara devices. No third-party devices.
MannaT –
Problematic with Matter, don’t trust it.
After months of struggling to get this P2 sensor to work, it was actually Apple Support—specifically their senior tier—who stepped in and helped, even though it wasn’t their product.Apple Support was clear: “If it’s Thread or Matter, and you prefer to use it with HomeKit, add the accessory directly to HomeKit, not through any hubs. Backwards compatibility can cause problems.” Following their advice, I skipped the Aqara app and added the sensor to HomeKit directly. The downside? Apple wouldn’t touch the Aqara app, so while they got the sensor working in HomeKit, it still doesn’t communicate with the M3 hub. Setup is nightmare.When I tried adding the sensor to Matter through the Aqara app by sharing the HomeKit pairing code, it failed completely. At this point, the door sensor works in HomeKit, but I can’t get notifications, which is half the point of having a smart sensor.After doing more research, I found plenty of reports about bugs in the M3 hub as well. Honestly, I’m done. Between the app issues, the hub bugs, and the lack of real support from Aqara, this has been nothing but a headache. Value for money just isn’t there. In my humble opinion Aqara seem to abandon products.Aqara “email” support extremely terrible.
L. G. –
Un bonito diseño y buena estabilidad en la conexión
dptec –
L’ Aqara Hub M3 si presenta come una soluzione centrale per la gestione della domotica, affrontando efficacemente le problematiche di compatibilità che spesso affliggono gli utenti di Home Assistant. Una delle sue caratteristiche distintive è la capacità di operare senza una connessione internet, memorizzando i dati localmente. Questo garantisce una connessione affidabile con sensori e interruttori all’interno dell’abitazione, migliorando la stabilità e la reattività del sistema.Un aspetto particolarmente rilevante è la funzione di router di confine per Thread tramite Matter. Questa funzionalità semplifica notevolmente l’integrazione di dispositivi compatibili, offrendo una piattaforma stabile e versatile per la gestione della smart home. Inoltre, l’HUB M3 supporta i protocolli Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi e Bluetooth, ampliando ulteriormente le possibilità di connessione e controllo dei dispositivi domestici.L’acquisto dell’HUB M3 è stato inizialmente motivato dalla necessità di gestire la serratura intelligente U200. Tuttavia, si è rivelato rapidamente utile anche per la gestione di altri dispositivi Aqara, dimostrando la sua versatilità e l’efficacia nel centralizzare il controllo della domotica.Un punto da considerare riguarda la compatibilità con alcuni telecomandi di condizionatori, come quelli della marca Riello. Al momento, l’HUB M3 non è riuscito a configurare correttamente questi dispositivi. Sebbene sia auspicabile un aggiornamento futuro che risolva questa limitazione, per ora è necessario affidarsi a soluzioni alternative, come i dispositivi Broadlink, per il controllo di tali apparecchi.In conclusione, l’Aqara Hub M3 rappresenta una soluzione robusta e stabile per la gestione della domotica, offrendo numerose funzionalità che semplificano l’integrazione e il controllo dei dispositivi domestici. Nonostante alcune limitazioni attuali, come la compatibilità con specifici telecomandi, le sue caratteristiche lo rendono un elemento centrale per chi desidera una smart home efficiente e ben integrata.
ヤマノカミ –
Zigbee、Matter(thread） Wi-Fi対応でめちゃくちゃ使いやすい。Matter 対応出ないただのthreadは、対応していなかったので注意。現状では、エアコンは1台しか対応していないが、部屋に2台は無いので十分。switchbotから買い替えたが拡張性が高くもうswitchbotには戻れない
Amazon addict –
The aqara cameras and motion sensors all connect to this hub and it does exactly the job it’s meant to do, the app is easy to set up and automations are great, I’ve had Alexa before and prefer this. This also connects to HomeKit making it work on my HomeKit app as well as my aqara app, i would definitely recommend if you are interested in getting some aqara devices like the door sensors, cameras and motion sensors
haiZz –
Der Aqara Hub M3 ist ein fantastisches Gerät für die Hausautomatisierung! Mit Unterstützung für Matter, Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, und PoE bietet er eine breite Kompatibilität und verbindet all meine Smart-Geräte problemlos. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich die nahtlose Integration mit Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings und IFTTT – alles funktioniert einfach und zuverlässig.Die IR-Funktion ist ebenfalls ein Highlight, da ich auch ältere Geräte wie meine Fernseher und Klimaanlage in mein Smart Home einbinden konnte. Die Einrichtung war einfach und schnell, und das Design des Hubs ist modern und unauffällig.Für alle, die ein leistungsstarkes, flexibles Smart Home System suchen, ist der Aqara Hub M3 definitiv eine Empfehlung.