The Hub M3 is Aqara’s first border router product that supports Thread protocol, as well as being a multi-mode hub that supports Zigbee 3.0 and Bluetooth protocol for child devices. Together with the newly upgraded cross-LAN and cross-hub local automation control capability and Matter access capability, it emerges as Aqara’s next-generation smart home control hub.
Using ARM dual-core A7 architecture main control chip, with a working main frequency of 1GHz, M3 can easily cope with various data processing and automation control and execution. Network connection supports wireless connection with 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi 6 protocols, while also retaining wired network connection with an RJ45 interface and supporting POE power from that interface. In addition to being powered by an adapter, the USB‑C interface is equipped with data communication capabilities that can be extended for use with other peripherals.
The infrared remote control function has been comprehensively upgraded with six high-power infrared transmitter tubes distributed on the front and four sides of the product to ensure all‑round coverage of infrared control signals in large spaces and reliable control of long-range infrared devices. A hub cluster can be built by networking multiple M3s for a hub, which can then be used for localised networking control over a larger area.
