Aqara Hub M3 (EU): what it works with

Aqara · model Hub M3 · For Europe

• Matter Unconfirmed
• Apple Home Via Matter
• Google Home Via Matter
• Amazon Alexa Via Matter
• SmartThings Via Matter
• Home Assistant Via Matter

Aqara Hub M3 bridges Aqara Zigbee devices into Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant over Matter. It is also a Thread border router with a built-in IR blaster, and Aqara says automations run locally on the hub. Whether the M3 itself carries a Matter certificate is unconfirmed; its CSA listing is Zigbee 3.0.

Checked against 5 sources on Oct 12, 2026

Ecosystem compatibility

“Via Matter” means you add it with that platform's Matter controller instead of a brand skill or app. “Unconfirmed” means we couldn't find an official source either way. How we verify.

Specs that matter for setup

Radio

Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet^[3],[4]

Hub required

No^[1]

Local control

Yes^[1],[3]

Type

Hub or bridge^[1],[3]

Connects devices over

Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth, Infrared^[3],[4]

Matter bridge

Yes^[2]

Thread border router

Yes^[1],[4]

Max devices

Unconfirmed

• Radio: Aqara's launch release lists Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and IR, with dual-band Wi-Fi and a PoE Ethernet port. Model number HM-G01D comes from retailers only.
• Hub: It is the hub; Aqara's FAQ says it can lead other Aqara Zigbee hubs.
• Local control: Aqara says automations run locally on the hub. Push notifications, weather and geofencing still need the cloud.
• Connects devices over: Built-in IR blaster; CSA describes Zigbee 3.0 and Bluetooth child devices.
• Matter bridge: Aqara says Advanced Matter Bridging started on the Hub M3. Some Aqara Zigbee devices have no Matter device type and are not bridged.
• Thread border router: Aqara's FAQ and CSA listing both say the hub is a Thread Border Router.
• Max devices: No figure confirmed on an official page; retailers quote 127 or 128 devices.

Before you buy

• Some Aqara Zigbee devices have no Matter device type and are not bridged.
• The M3's own CSA listing is a Zigbee 3.0 certificate, and no source confirmed a Matter certificate naming it.
• Push notifications, weather and geofencing still need the cloud, even though automations run locally.
• Aqara gives no official device limit; retailers quote 127 or 128.

Quick answers

Does the Aqara Hub M3 (EU) work with Apple Home?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Apple Home's Matter pairing. Through the hub's Matter bridge; Aqara names this ecosystem for its Advanced Matter Bridging. Not every Aqara Zigbee device is bridged. More smart home hubs for Apple Home

Does the Aqara Hub M3 (EU) work with Google Home?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Google Home's Matter pairing. Through the hub's Matter bridge; Aqara names this ecosystem for its Advanced Matter Bridging. Not every Aqara Zigbee device is bridged. More smart home hubs for Google Home

Does the Aqara Hub M3 (EU) work with Amazon Alexa?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Amazon Alexa's Matter pairing. Through the hub's Matter bridge; Aqara names this ecosystem for its Advanced Matter Bridging. Not every Aqara Zigbee device is bridged. More smart home hubs for Amazon Alexa

Does the Aqara Hub M3 (EU) work with SmartThings?

Yes, through Matter: add it with SmartThings' Matter pairing. Through the hub's Matter bridge; Aqara names this ecosystem for its Advanced Matter Bridging. Not every Aqara Zigbee device is bridged. More smart home hubs for SmartThings

Does the Aqara Hub M3 (EU) work with Home Assistant?

Yes, through Matter: add it with Home Assistant's Matter pairing. Through the Matter bridge; Aqara is a Works with Home Assistant partner for its Matter products. Not every Aqara Zigbee device is bridged. More smart home hubs for Home Assistant

Sources

1. Hub M3 - FAQ — Aqara manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
2. Introducing Advanced Matter Bridging — Aqara manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
3. Aqara Hub M3 launch press release (CES 2024) — Aqara via Business Wire manufacturer · accessed Oct 12, 2026
4. Hub M3 — Connectivity Standards Alliance certification · accessed Oct 12, 2026
5. Aqara joins Works with Home Assistant — Home Assistant ecosystem · accessed Oct 12, 2026

Official product page: eu.aqara.com