Aqara Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation

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The M3, Aqara's versatile hub, supports both Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices, seamlessly integrating third-party devices into the Aqara Home app. As a Matter bridge, it exposes existing Aqara Zigbee devices to Matter-compatible apps such as Apple Home. The hub supports up to 127 Thread/Zigbee devices, with repeaters required for larger setups.

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, ensuring they remain operational even during internet outages. The hub is upgrade-friendly, supporting the migration of Zigbee devices from older Aqara hubs.

The M3's 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, and functionality may vary based on the Matter integration app.)

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.

Prioritizing privacy, the M3 excludes microphone or camera components and boasts 8GB end-to-end encrypted local storage for device lists, configuration parameters, and automation data. It includes a mount and screws for flexible placement on flat surfaces, walls, or ceilings, and Magic Pair technology ensures effortless detection by the Aqara Home app upon power-up.

If you have used Aqara Home and Aqara hubs before, you can either make the M3 lead other Aqara Zigbee hubs, enhancing their local automation capabilities, or migrate all the Zigbee Aqara devices to the M3 for a more robust setup. The M3 offers a seamless upgrade path, enabling smooth network upgrades without manual device reconnections.

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