Aqara HUB M3

The Aqara Hub M3 is the next-generation control center designed to unify, manage, and future-proof your smart home. Functioning as a comprehensive bridge, it expands connectivity beyond traditional limits by supporting multiple wireless protocols, most notably featuring deep integration with the new Matter standard. Engineered for local operation, stability, and privacy, the M3 simplifies complex smart home management, acting as the essential brain for both Aqara's expansive device ecosystem and third-party Matter products. It’s a powerful, versatile device that ensures fast, reliable, and secure automation for a seamless user experience.

Functionalities: Advanced Connectivity and Local Intelligence

The Hub M3 is packed with cutting-edge features focused on maximum compatibility and operational reliability.

• Ultimate Multi-Protocol Connectivity: The M3 serves as a true universal hub, integrating Zigbee 3.0, Thread, Wi-Fi (dual-band $2.4\text{ GHz}/5\text{ GHz}$), and Bluetooth 5.1.

  • Matter Controller & Bridge: It functions as a primary Matter Controller and a Thread Border Router, enabling connection for the newest Thread devices. Crucially, it acts as a Matter Bridge, exposing classic Aqara Zigbee devices to all major third-party Matter ecosystems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home, achieving true cross-platform control.

• Edge Computing and Local Automation: Built with a powerful ARM dual-core chip and $8\text{ GB}$ of local eMMC storage, the M3 prioritizes edge computing. This means complex automations are executed locally on the hub, reducing latency and ensuring the smart home remains fully functional even during internet or cloud service outages.

• Smart IR Blaster with Feedback: A 360∘ Infrared (IR) Blaster is built-in, allowing the M3 to control legacy IR devices like air conditioners and TVs. Enhanced with feedback and learning capabilities, it can accurately detect when a conventional IR remote is used, enabling more robust automation routines. It can also bridge a connected IR device (like an AC unit) to Matter.

• Enhanced Reliability and Redundancy: For superior stability, the M3 supports both a wired Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection and dual-band Wi-Fi with WPA3 security. It also features a Hub Cluster function where multiple M3s can work together with automatic mirroring and dynamic leadership, providing a fault-tolerant system where a backup hub can swiftly take over if the primary unit fails.

• Privacy and Security: Designed without a camera or microphone, the M3 focuses on privacy. All user data, device logs, and automation configurations are stored locally on the encrypted eMMC storage, minimizing reliance on cloud services.

• Powerful Audio Notifications: The hub includes a high-powered $95\text{ dB}$ speaker, which can be used as a loud siren for the Aqara Home Alert System or for customizable voice announcements and ringtones.

• Seamless Migration: Users can easily migrate their Zigbee child devices from older Aqara hubs (like M2, M1S, E1) directly to the M3, consolidating their network with minimal effort.

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