{"product_id":"aqara-hub-m3-matter-controller-thread-border-router-zigbee-poe","title":"Aqara Hub M3 — Matter Controller \u0026 Thread Border Router (Zigbee + PoE)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pd *{box-sizing:border-box}.pd{font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a2e;line-height:1.65;max-width:820px}.pd h1,.pd h2,.pd h4{line-height:1.3;margin-top:0}.pd h1{font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px}.pd h2{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:2px solid #f0f0f0}.pd h2:first-of-type{border-top:none;padding-top:0}.pd p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:15px;color:#444}.pd ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:0;list-style:none}.pd ul li{padding:5px 0 5px 24px;position:relative;font-size:14px;color:#444}.pd ul li::before{content:'✓';position:absolute;left:0;color:#059669;font-weight:700}.pd-trust{display:flex;gap:12px;margin:16px 0 24px;flex-wrap:wrap}.pd-trust-item{flex:1;min-width:130px;background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 12px;text-align:center}.pd-trust-item .ico{font-size:22px;margin-bottom:3px}.pd-trust-item .lbl{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.3px}.pd-trust-item .sub{font-size:11px;color:#888}.pd-tip{background:#ecfdf5;border-left:4px solid #059669;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;font-size:13px;color:#065f46}.pd-warn{background:#fffbeb;border-left:4px solid #d97706;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;font-size:13px;color:#92400e}.pd-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:14px 0;font-size:14px}.pd-specs tr:nth-child(even){background:#f8f9fa}.pd-specs td{padding:11px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0}.pd-specs td:first-child{font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;width:42%}.pd-specs td:last-child{color:#555}.pd-faq{margin:10px 0}.pd-faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:8px;overflow:hidden}.pd-faq summary{padding:14px 18px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}.pd-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.pd-faq summary::after{content:'▼';font-size:12px;color:#999;transition:transform .2s}.pd-faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(180deg)}.pd-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0}.pd-faq .faq-body{padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#555;line-height:1.65}.pd-support{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:14px 0}@media(max-width:600px){.pd-support{grid-template-columns:1fr}}.pd-support-card{background:#f8f9fa;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 16px;text-align:center}.pd-support-card .si{font-size:28px;margin-bottom:6px}.pd-support-card h4{font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin:0 0 6px}.pd-support-card p{font-size:13px;color:#555;margin:0;line-height:1.5}.pd-support-card a{color:#1e40af;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}.pd-cta{background:#1a1a2e;border-radius:12px;padding:32px 24px;text-align:center;color:#fff;margin:24px 0}.pd-cta h3{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 6px;color:#fff}.pd-cta p{font-size:14px;opacity:.7;margin:0 0 4px;color:#fff}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🌐 Aqara Hub M3 — Flagship Matter Controller \u0026amp; Thread Border Router\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqara's \u003cstrong\u003eflagship hub\u003c\/strong\u003e — a \u003cstrong\u003eMatter controller, Thread border router and Zigbee 3.0 hub\u003c\/strong\u003e in one unit, with wired \u003cstrong\u003ePoE Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e, dual-band WiFi and a built-in \u003cstrong\u003eIR blaster\u003c\/strong\u003e. The M3 runs your automations \u003cstrong\u003elocally\u003c\/strong\u003e, so your smart home keeps working even when the internet doesn't — a real advantage in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🚚\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eFree Delivery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eOrders over R2,500\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🇿🇦\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eLocal Stock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eShips from Gauteng\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🧵\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003eThread + Matter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003eBorder router\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-trust-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ico\"\u003e🔌\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbl\"\u003ePoE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sub\"\u003ePower over Ethernet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⚡ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatter Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — manages Matter devices and bridges your Aqara Zigbee devices into Matter ecosystems (Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread Border Router\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gateway for Thread devices like the Aqara U300 lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZigbee 3.0 Hub\u003c\/strong\u003e — connects the full range of Aqara sensors, switches, locks and controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE + WiFi\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single Ethernet cable provides both power and rock-solid network; dual-band WiFi as backup\/alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal Automation Engine\u003c\/strong\u003e — automations execute on the hub itself; no internet, no problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In IR Blaster\u003c\/strong\u003e — control legacy aircons, TVs and amps from the same hub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn-Device Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — automations and settings stored locally for resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker \u0026amp; Alarm\u003c\/strong\u003e — built-in speaker for alerts, chimes and alarm sounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e🇿🇦 Load Shedding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put the M3 on a PoE switch backed by your inverter\/UPS — the hub, your sensors and your local automations all keep running through outages, no cloud required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqara Hub M3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZigbee 3.0 · Thread (border router) · Matter (controller \u0026amp; bridge) · Bluetooth · IR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet with PoE · dual-band WiFi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocal execution engine with on-device storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIR Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360° IR blaster for aircons, TVs and more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcosystems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqara Home · Apple Home · Google Home · Alexa · SmartThings · Home Assistant (via Matter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in speaker (alarm\/chime\/alerts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoE or USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need the M3 for the Aqara U300 lock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eThe U300 uses \u003cstrong\u003eThread\u003c\/strong\u003e — the M3's Thread border router connects it, and also unlocks the extra features in the Aqara Home app. (An Apple TV 4K or HomePod can also act as a border router for Matter-only use.)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it replace my older Aqara hub?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eYes — the M3 supersedes earlier Aqara hubs, supports migration of devices, and adds Matter, Thread, PoE and local automations on top.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with Home Assistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-body\"\u003eYes — most commonly via \u003cstrong\u003eMatter\u003c\/strong\u003e, which exposes the hub's bridged Aqara devices to HA.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🤝 Need Help? 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