Aqara Hub M3
Aqara Hub M3 (Aqara) — a Matter controller, a Thread border router, Zigbee (built-in (same brand only)). It can directly pair 2,056 of the 9,530 devices in this database.
MSRP: $159.99
The Aqara Hub M3 pairs Aqara’s own Zigbee devices (the largest budget sensor lineup on the market) and bridges them into Matter, while also acting as a Matter controller and Thread border router itself. Non-Aqara Zigbee devices are not supported — Aqara’s radio is same-brand only.
Device coverage
The Aqara Hub M3 can directly pair 2,056 of the 9,530 devices in this database, with another 0 reachable via a bridge or add-on. See the devices that work with the Aqara Hub M3 →
- 718 light devices pair directly
- 271 thermostat devices pair directly
- 210 plug devices pair directly
- 186 appliance devices pair directly
- 147 sensor devices pair directly
- 118 bridge devices pair directly
- 98 cover devices pair directly
- 91 button devices pair directly
| Ecosystem | Aqara |
|---|---|
| Local (no-cloud) control | Yes |
| Subscription required for core features | No |
| Matter controller | Yes |
|---|---|
| Thread border router | Yes |
| Zigbee radio | built-in (same brand only) |
| Z-Wave radio | none |
| Bridges its devices into Matter | Yes |
| Natively paired brands | Aqara |
| Ethernet port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Release year | 2024 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Aqara Hub M3 support Matter?
Yes — the Aqara Hub M3 is a Matter controller and a Thread border router, so it pairs both Wi-Fi and Thread Matter devices.
Does the Aqara Hub M3 work with Zigbee devices?
Only Aqara Zigbee devices — the radio does not accept third-party Zigbee pairings.
How many devices work with the Aqara Hub M3?
Of the 9,530 devices in this database, 2,056 pair directly and another 0 work with a bridge, border router, or add-on radio.
Sources
- www.aqara.com (retrieved 2026-07-17)