Aqara Hub M2 vs Aqara Hub M3
The Aqara Hub M3 pairs more of this database directly — 2,056 devices against 232 for the Aqara Hub M2 — because of its radio coverage. Radio hardware differs: only the Aqara Hub M3 is a Thread border router. The Aqara Hub M3 runs automations locally without a cloud dependency; the other relies on cloud processing.
| Aqara Hub M2 | Aqara Hub M3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | — | $159.99 |
| Ecosystem | Aqara | Aqara |
| Matter controller | No | Yes |
| Thread border router | No | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | built-in (same brand only) | built-in (same brand only) |
| Z-Wave radio | none | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | Yes | Yes |
| Local (no-cloud) control | No | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Natively paired brands | Aqara | Aqara |
| Release year | 2021 | 2024 |
What each hub actually pairs
- Devices that work with the Aqara Hub M2 — 232 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
- Devices that work with the Aqara Hub M3 — 2,056 direct, 0 via bridge/add-on
Frequently asked questions
Which pairs more devices, the Aqara Hub M2 or the Aqara Hub M3?
The Aqara Hub M3: 2,056 devices in this database pair directly, versus 232 for the Aqara Hub M2.
Can I run the Aqara Hub M2 and Aqara Hub M3 together?
Usually yes. Matter's multi-admin lets the same Matter device join several controllers at once, and Thread border routers from different vendors share one mesh. Zigbee and Z-Wave devices, though, pair to exactly one hub at a time.