Hub M3

• Supports Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Matter protocols, allowing you to connect up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices and link select third-party products through the Aqara Home app.
• Functions as a Matter bridge, exposing compatible Aqara Zigbee devices to Matter-enabled apps such as Apple Home for greater ecosystem versatility.
• Operates as an Edge Hub to prioritize local control, shifting most automations from the cloud to the hub itself for faster response and improved reliability.
• Enables migration of Zigbee devices from older Aqara hubs and supports integration with Matter and HomeKit, with some reconfiguration required during setup.
• Includes a 360° smart IR blaster that can learn from traditional remotes, send IR commands, and report accurate status when the original remote is used.

• Offers dual-band Wi‑Fi (2.4/5 GHz) with WPA3 security for a strong, secure wireless connection.
• Includes a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port for stable wired networking and power, plus a USB‑C port that supports mini‑UPS or power bank use for backup during outages (2A USB power adapter not included).
• Provides 8GB of end-to-end encrypted local storage to keep device lists, configurations, and automation data secure on the hub itself.

When paired with an Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor, can act as an AC thermostat and expose one IR-controlled AC unit to Matter (limitations depend on the Matter integration app).