Aqara, one of the dominant brands of smart home products on the market, places constant emphasis on development. After the success of the Aqara Hub M2, which was the predecessor of the M3 central unit, the manufacturer considered it important to preserve basic functions such as the Zigbee hub and the possibility of infrared controls, and they made significant progress with the addition of Thread and Bluetooth protocols.

So the M3 hub also has Thread, Zigbee 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared connectivity, thus significantly expanding the Aqara ecosystem. In addition to the wide selection of Aqara accessories and home devices compatible with 360° infrared control, it can also be compatible with Matter compatible devices from other manufacturers (the number of compatible devices will be continuously expanded in the future). All of these can be used by the user in an automation environment, which enables a unified and comprehensive smart home experience. In addition to versatile Matter compatibility, the M3 has also been developed into a Thread Border Router, so all its hardware features enable that versatile hub to become a truly future-proof control center.
The M3 also boasts 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi and Power over Ethernet (PoE) connectivity for extra flexibility and stability.

Designed for decentralized operation, the M3 hub also offers great capabilities for local control and automation. Its substantial eMMC storage enables local, end-to-end encrypted data storage and locally processed automation, reducing system latency and minimizing dependency on cloud services.
Like its predecessor, the M3 hub can also connect to the Aqara Home application via the local network (LAN), ensuring continuous control of the Aqara system in the event of a cloud service or internet outage. When an extra M3 hub is deployed on the network, automation can be automatically mirrored, preparing the new hub to take over the network if the primary M3 fails.

Additional features:

The M3 also has a powerful 95 dB speaker, which can be used as a siren for the Aqara Home Alert System or for other sound signals.
It is not equipped with a camera or microphone for private use.
It also supports local, end-to-end encrypted storage of device logs and user data, ensuring home events stay local.

Installation:

The M3 includes a bracket and screws for flexible installation options, from horizontal placement to wall and ceiling mounting.
MagicPair is also supported for easy connection to Aqara Home.

Additional features:

- Security alert
- Incoming ringtone
- Alarm clock
- Song setting
- Compatibility with virtual assistants
- Up to 127 Zigbee/Thread devices can be connected to an AQARA Hub M3 hub.
- Compatibility: HomeKit, Google, Alexa and IFTTT
- Factory article number: HM-G01D

Description:

- Manufacturer: Aqara
- Factory article number: HM-G01D
- Product type: Desktop Zigbee gateway (gateway / bridge)
- Colour: Black
- Plug&Play installation: Yes

Sound, image, sensor parameters

- Sound: Yes, hub equipped with speaker, doorbell, security alarm alarm, with unique ringtones function

Installation / operation

- Operating power supply: 5V DC (1A) power supply (not included)
- Connection: 5V DC power supply is required for operation
- Operating ambient temperature: 5°C-50°C
- Operating ambient humidity: 0% 95% RH
- IP protection: Indoor device

Supported protocols

- Ethernet / wired network (RJ-45): Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi standards: 802.11 b/g/n/a/ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, with WPA3 support
- Zigbee: Yes
- Z-Wave: No
- RF / radio control: No
- Bluetooth: Yes, BLE 5.0

Remote control, smart control

- Can be controlled remotely via the Internet: Yes
- Cloud mode (with factory firmware): Yes, it connects to Aqara
- Local network mode (with factory firmware): Yes, Aqara hubs can run local automations offline
- Supported integrations: Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, IFTTT, MATTER

Other

- Dimensions: 105 × 105 × 36.5 mm