The M3 supports the lineup of Aqara Zigbee devices, acting as a Matter bridge, and seamlessly integrates the latest Aqara Thread devices. It also connects third-party devices and integrates them into the Aqara Home app?
The M3 is an Edge Hub, focusing on direct local control and automation. Once integrated into your network, it takes precedence over existing Aqara hubs, shifting the automations among them to local operation.
The 360° IR blaster not only sends commands but also detects traditional remote use for accurate status updates. It also connects IR air conditioning units to Matter, allowing it to function as an AC thermostat when paired with an Aqara Climate Sensor.*
Offering both wired and wireless solutions, the M3 provides dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4-5GHz) 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.
The M3 stands out by not including a microphone or camera, eliminating key privacy worries. It features local storage with end-to-end encryption, ensuring home data stays private. It also comes with 8GB eMMC storage for secure data handling.
The M3 includes a mount, screws, and a sticker for easy placement on flat surfaces, or mounting on walls or ceilings. Once powered on, its MagicPair technology ensures automatic detection by the Aqara Home app.
The M3 acts as a versatile hub, supporting Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices*, while also integrating third-party devices into the Aqara Home app. As a Matter bridge**, it ensures smooth communication between Aqara devices and other Matter-compatible platforms. With support for up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices, the M3 offers unmatched connectivity for effortless control of your smart home products.
Once integrated into the network, it assumes leadership over existing Aqara hubs, centralizing data processing and commanding other hubs for distributed computing.
Automations previously executed in the cloud between hubs will transition to local Edge automations, ensuring they remain operational even during internet outages.
In the event of a Hub M3 failure, certain routers or mesh repeaters are capable of executing simple automations*. For example, the automation of Curtain Driver and Door and Window Sensor remains operational in case the M3 fails, providing a seamless automation experience.
It is designed to facilitate interoperability between different smart home ecosystems. Specifically, it enables communication between Aqara Zigbee devices and Matter and HomeKit apps, ultimately providing greater flexibility and control over your connected devices.
Thanks to the Matter Controller functionality, the M3 can integrate third-party Matter devices into the Aqara Home app, which will unlock the simple-yet-powerful Aqara Home automations to thousands of Matter devices.
An IR controller with feedback and learning capabilities offers an intuitive solution for controlling a wide range of IR-com- patible devices. Now, it has the ability for status detection and integrating ACs into the Matter system.
Seamless Upgrade and Data Transmission The M3 allows for straightforward migration from older Aqara hubs, enabling seamless network upgrades without manual device reconnections.
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.
The M3 does not include any microphones or cameras, and features an end-to-end encrypted local storage* for device lists, configuration parameters and automation data.
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.
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 have used Aqara Home and Aqara hubs before, you will have two options: either make M3 lead other Aqara Zigbee hubs, which will enhance their local automation capabilities, or to migrate all the Zigbee Aqara devices to the M3 and make your setup even more robust.
Thanks to the built-in IR blaster, the M3 can control your existing IR devices, such as an Air Conditioner. By connecting an external Aqara Climate (Temperature and Humidity) Sensor, you will be able to trigger automations based on the actual temperature of your room, and expose this AC to third-party apps such as Apple Home, Amazon Alexa and Google Home via Matter.