Smart Hub M3 for Home Automation, Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, Features Aqara Zigbee(Not 3rd-Party), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, PoE, IR, Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, HomeKit, IFTTT

I’ve used a lot of hubs over the years, and most fall into two categories: “limited” or “temperamental.” The Aqara M3 has ended up being the brains of my smart home — but I’ll be honest, we had a rocky start. Setup – mostly smooth Getting it up and running was straightforward, and adding devices was quick. It immediately felt like a more capable, future-proof hub compared to many others I’ve used. Connectivity superpowers This thing is a proper multi-protocol workhorse: ✔ Zigbee devices pair fast and stay connected ✔ Matter devices integrate nicely ✔ Acts as a Thread Border Router ✔ Brings multiple ecosystems together in one place It’s reduced my hub clutter and made automations far more centralised. The UniFi hiccup (and excellent support) I did run into some early issues using it on a UniFi Network setup. Certain Matter connections were being stubborn and things weren’t behaving as expected. Here’s where Aqara really impressed me: their support team stepped in, made some backend adjustments remotely (actual wizardry), and after that everything settled down and started working properly. Since then, it’s been solid. So if you’re on a more advanced network and hit issues, don’t panic — support clearly knows their stuff. Reliability – the real win Since getting past that initial network quirk, the M3 has been excellent. - Automations trigger quickly - Devices stay connected - No random reboots or “offline” moods It’s the kind of device you stop thinking about — which is exactly what you want from a smart home hub. Local control = fast responses A lot of automations run locally, so things respond quickly and don’t fall over if the internet has a wobble. Lights and buttons feel instant, not cloud-delayed. Verdict Early networking hiccup aside (which support sorted quickly), the Aqara M3 has turned into a rock-solid, extremely capable hub. If you want one hub to handle Zigbee, Matter, and Thread and you value strong support behind it, this is an easy recommendation. Now it just quietly runs the house like a tiny, sensible overlord.

I had to come back and change my review. I just had to. I had some issues with the hub and sockets, the Aqara CS was top! They’ve sent the replacements and provided support. I wanted to leave a 4* review, but the CS is so good, you have to give them 5*, especially when everything works now as it should !

I'm gradually building my smart home and wanted a hub that could integrate with Home Assistant, work offline, and still support features like the Aqara G3's facial recognition. After five months, it's working well, with a few important details to keep in mind: Zigbee Support: The hub supports Zigbee but only for Aqara Zigbee devices. If you have other Zigbee brands, they won’t work directly with the M3 hub. Matter Connectivity: Matter devices, such as plugs and lights, do work. But I seem to get the best results if I connect them to the M3 hub first, then add them to other ecosystems like Home Assistant or Apple HomeKit. But this is just personal preference. Infrared (IR) Control: The M3’s infrared sensor works well for controlling devices like TVs and heaters. However, only Aqara devices connected to the M3 will show up in Home Assistant, not the infrared or Matter devices. To work around this, I’ve set up an Aqara button that works in both the Aqara app and Home Assistant. In the Aqara app, for example, a single button press turns on the TV, while in Home Assistant, that same press triggers automations to control non-Matter devices. Offline Functionality: The M3 is connected via Ethernet, and I’ve restricted its internet access, allowing it to function mostly offline. However, for some automation adjustments, internet access may need to be restored briefly. Expectations: When the M3 was first announced, I expected more from its Zigbee capabilities. But since I use Home Assistant for broader automation, this wasn’t a major issue. In practice, it has become a solid addition to my smart home setup. Overall, if you’re considering purchasing the Aqara M3 hub, as long as you're aware of its limitations and capabilities—especially regarding device compatibility—you likely won’t be disappointed. It's a compact size and good value for money considering what it can do. If you can get it reduced, even better. I'm giving the M3 4 stars, as I can't give it 4.5 due to the review system. It doesn't deserve a full 5 because it's not fully Zigbee compliant, but it's close.

I upgraded to the Aqara Smart Hub M3 to replace my old Aqara hub, and I’m so glad I did! The setup was a breeze, and it integrates seamlessly with all my smart devices. The hub supports Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, making it incredibly versatile. It works perfectly with Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings, and IFTTT, giving me full control over my home automation. It's a fantastic, reliable hub with excellent connectivity. Highly recommended!

It has only been a week since I received this product, and everything has been working well and as expected so far. That said, since this is a tech product, any potential issues typically only emerge much later—long after most reviews have been written. I actually bought this to replace my Netatmo radiator thermostats, which I purchased two years ago. They seemed excellent for the first month or so, but soon after, they became nothing but trouble—essentially total garbage and a complete waste of money. Despite being generally skeptical about Chinese manufacturers, I decided to give this one a try because Aqara has an excellent reputation based on their strong online presence and user feedback. The only minor issue I've noticed so far is that the Aqara Motion and Light Sensor P2 responds slightly slower when connected simultaneously to both HomeKit and the Aqara Home app via Matter.

ürün sağlam bir şekilde geldi. ürünün kalitesi belli zaten Aqara candır. ama Türkiye'ye biraz daha ürün çeşitlerini getirmesi gerekiyor..

Doet zijn werk en een goed ontvangst in groot huis. Heb ook een M2 (deze had ik eerst) en nu geen in 3 verdieping huis.

我が家のスマートホームの要として、AqaraのM3ハブを迎え入れてから暮らしが劇的に快適になりました。赤外線家電の一元管理はもちろん、Matter規格やZigbee対応機器との高度な連携により、家電操作の安定性と拡張性が大幅に向上。ネットワークの断絶にも強い仕組みを土台に、生活に馴染むスマート化が実現しています。 圧倒的な接続安定性とレスポンス M3ハブの最大の魅力は、Wi-FiやBluetoothの不安定さを払拭する強固なZigbee通信と、高速かつ確実なThreadやMatter対応にあります。反応速度は非常に俊敏で、赤外線家電への指示も遅延なく届きます。実際、従来のリモコン操作よりもスムーズに身体に馴染み、家電のON/OFFや調整がストレスフリーになりました。 多彩な操作と統合管理 赤外線対応家電（エアコン、照明、テレビ等）を一括でオンラインコントロール。スケジュール機能やアラーム設定を駆使し、帰宅前から室温調整を開始、夜間の自動消灯も快適です。MatterとThreadの協奏が、異なるメーカー製品同士をシームレスに繋ぎ、家庭全体のIoT化を底支えしています。 初期設定の進化とUI セットアップ時の繊細なポイントはありますが、アップデートを重ねてユーザー体験が大幅に向上。特にアプリの動作が安定し、初心者でも機能を活用しやすい作りに。Aqara Copilotがサポート的な役割で役立ち、不明点解消がスムーズ。 デザインと設置の自由度 マット仕上げの洗練された外観は、どんな部屋にも自然に馴染みます。壁面貼り付け用マウントプレートも付属しているので、生活動線に合わせて柔軟に設置可能。無線接続も可能なので、配線の煩わしさをなくしつつ、機能を損なわない設計は秀逸です。 注意すべきところ ・一部の赤外線リモコン機能ではプリセット外の操作があり、手動設定が必要な場合があります。 ・価格帯は他の類似製品よりやや高価ですが、拡張性と信頼性を考慮すれば相応の価値。 総合評価 ・Zigbee＋Matterで安定した信号伝達と高速応答を実現 ・多様な赤外線家電が一元管理でき、スマートホームの快適さを格上げ ・UI改善やアップデートで導入と活用がスムーズに ・デザイン・設置自由度が高く部屋の景観に馴染みやすい スマートホームの“心臓部“として、さまざまな製品が混在していても一括管理が可能な強さは唯一無二。専門家視点で見ても、初めてや乗り換えでスマート化を目指す方全員に強く推薦できます。この製品導入による自宅のIoT安定基盤化は、まさに将来を見据えた投資として価値があります。

I'm not new to Smart devices. For the past two years, I have been using a Samsung Smartthings hub with their door and motion sensors. The problem? Every 2-3 months I was replacing the batteries in those sensors. I was completely dissatisfied with Samsung devices. Aqara was not the first remedy I sought. Sure, their accessories are dirt cheap, but wading through the number of reviews, there are just as many bad as good. On top of that, the fact that this is a Chinese company raises security concerns. I decided to replace all my Samsung sensors with those from Aqara. Additionally, since I wanted to integrate them into Apple Homekit, I wanted to get the latest and greatest hub from Aqara. And, once again, the reviews on this product were all over the map. At worst, I would return the hub if it didn't work. I am amazed at how quickly I not only set up this hub (pairing it with the Aqara app), but all the sensors and motion detectors I bought in addition to it. I wired the M3 hub directly out of my Eero mesh unit's ethernet output. It quickly connected to the Aqara app and soon afterward, I was connecting my accessories. No issues. Everything showed up not only in Homekit but in the Alexa app as well. Whenever my doors were opened or closed, an alert was sent to my iPhone (iOS 18) and Mac. All of this was set up within 35 minutes out of the box. The only downside to this hub is that it's expensive. It only covers approximately 60-65 feet and I have a very large home. I am either going to have to buy more of these hubs or the cheaper Aqara extender if I want to add more accessories at the further end of my home. I do completely understand, from the extensive research I have done that this is a half-baked product which has a lot of bugs. The fact I am only using it for basic monitoring functionality is probably the reason why everything has worked as smoothly as it has including quick pairing to devices. I will say that I went from being skeptical about Aqara to becoming a huge fan of their devices. I am amazed at how well they work, how long their batteries allegedly last, and how cheap they cost. I'm also optimistic that their new M3 hub will only get better through software updates. It's nice to have a device that can help all my different security devices, Alexa and Google hubs, and Apple Homekit work together.