Aqara Hub M3 (Matter, Thread, Zigbee 3.0)
Aqara's 2024 flagship hub bundles a Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee 3.0 bridge and IR blaster in one mains-powered unit.
4.2 / 5
★★★★★ ★★★★★ Highly recommended
Strengths
- Built-in Thread border router extends Thread mesh coverage to other rooms
- Zigbee 3.0 bridge brings existing Aqara, IKEA TRÅDFRI and Hue-compatible Zigbee devices into Matter
- Wired Ethernet plus dual-band Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity
Watch outs
- Not certified as a HomeKit Secure Video bridge - the older Aqara Hub M2 retained that role
- Up to 128 child devices is generous but not unlimited for very large estates
- Z-Wave is not supported, so existing Z-Wave fleets still need a SmartThings or HUSBZB-style hub
£99.99
Typical price - check Amazon UK for live pricing.
- Wireless protocols Matter, Thread (border router), Zigbee 3.0
- Network Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
- Capacity Up to 128 Zigbee child devices
- Bridging Zigbee → Matter (exposed to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings)
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- Wireless protocols
- Matter, Thread (border router), Zigbee 3.0
- Network
- Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), Wi-Fi 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
- Capacity
- Up to 128 Zigbee child devices
- Bridging
- Zigbee → Matter (exposed to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings)
- IR control
- Built-in IR blaster for legacy TVs, AC units and AV gear
- Power
- 5V/2A USB-C (mains adapter included)
- Platform integrations
- Apple Home (HomeKit), Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Aqara Home
- Release year
- 2024