{"id":74689,"date":"2024-05-08T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/?p=74689"},"modified":"2024-05-08T14:59:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T06:59:32","slug":"aqara-releases-hub-m3-to-global-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/us\/news-us-2\/aqara-releases-hub-m3-to-global-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Aqara Releases\u00a0Hub M3\u00a0to Global Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"74689\" class=\"elementor elementor-74689 elementor-74678\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b22668b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b22668b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb67849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb67849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 13-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>(New York) May 8, 2024 &#8211; Aqara, a leading provider of smart home products,\u00a0announced the global availability of its next-generation Matter hub, the Hub M3. Designed with a focus on edge computing, the M3 prioritizes privacy and local automation capabilities that can operate independently of internet connection or even the hub itself1. Thanks to the versatile connectivity built-in, it seamlessly integrates Aqara accessories, infrared-compatible gadgets and a number of third-party Matter devices, making it a central point for smart home automation while ensuring privacy and easy setup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5129e5b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5129e5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abf83fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"abf83fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 13-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.-05.08-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-74679\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.-05.08-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.-05.08-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.-05.08-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aqara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/2024.-05.08.png 1267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2769256 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2769256\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1b5840 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1b5840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cAqara is committed to creating the ultimate smart home experience that continuously adapts to users\u2019\u00a0evolving needs,\u201d said Cathy You, Aqara Senior Vice President of Global Business and Strategy. \u201cThe Hub M3&#8217;s edge computing capabilities will provide users with an added layer of stability and safety, while its Matter compatibility will significantly enhance interoperability and choice for users.&#8221;<\/p><p>Debuted at CES in January, the M3 stands out as an Edge Hub by enabling not only data privacy through end-to-end encrypted, local storage but also advanced, local automation capabilities. For Aqara users who already own an Aqara Zigbee hub, deploying a Hub M3 further strengthens the robustness of their smart home networks. Moreover, it enables more local automations between Aqara devices. Once added to the network, the M3 takes a lead over other Aqara Zigbee hubs and Wi-Fi devices, and allows automation between these devices to execute on the Edge instead of over the cloud, ensures continued functionality during internet or cloud service disruptions2. The Hub M3 also allows select Aqara Zigbee devices with Repeater functionality to act as a proxy hub and execute automations in the absence of M3. Upcoming Aqara Thread devices with Mesh Extender functionality are expected to support device binding via the M3.<\/p><p>As the latest evolution in Aqara\u2019s lineup of smart home control centers, the M3 supports multiple protocols including Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and infrared (IR), making it a comprehensive hub for smart home management. It connects and manages the lineup of classic Aqara Zigbee devices, serving as a Matter bridge3. Thanks to the 360\u00b0\u00a0IR blaster, the new hub optimizes control of IR-enabled devices by syncing their status directly with Aqara Home whenever an IR remote is utilized. Moreover, the M3 integrates the latest Aqara Thread devices as well as select Matter-compatible devices from third-party brands to Aqara Home4. This means that users can connect and manage devices from different brands and ecosystems within the Aqara Home app to ensure maximum flexibility and compatibility.<\/p><p>Other enhancements of the Hub M3 include:<\/p><p>\u2022Matter bridge for infrared AC units: It can integrate an infrared-compatible air conditioning unit or air-to-air heat pump to Matter, allowing for AC control and automation via Matter-enabled platforms5.<br \/>\u2022Seamless group migration: Users can easily migrate bridged device from older Aqara hubs to the M32, ensuring continuity of Aqara Home settings and automations without the need to reconfigure each device.<br \/>\u2022Enhanced internet connectivity: The M3 features dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz\/5GHz) with WPA3 security as well as a PoE-enabled port, offering enhanced stability and flexibility.<br \/>\u2022Powerful speaker: The 95dB speaker built-in can be used for home security alerts and custom announcements.<\/p><p>The Hub M3 is now available at Aqara\u2019s Amazon brand stores throughout North America (US, Canada), Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, UK) and Asia (Japan), as well as through select Aqara retailers worldwide.<\/p><p>For more information on the M3, please visit our website.<\/p><p>1. Some Aqara Home automation may require Internet and cloud service to function, for example, automations involve push notifications and location services (e.g., geofencing, local weather, sunrise\/sunset).<br \/>2. Edge automation and group migration are not supported by the original Aqara Hub and Camera Hub G2H.<br \/>3. Not all Aqara Zigbee devices can be bridged to Matter.<br \/>4. Third-party Matter device support is limited to select brands and device types by the time of M3 launch.<br \/>5. The functionality of infrared AC units may vary depending on each particular Matter-enabled platform. Each M3 hub can bridge one infrared AC unit to Matter.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>About Aqara<\/strong><\/p><p>Aqara, a leading provider of smart home solutions, offers an extensive range of award-winning, user-friendly products across more than 30 categories. We proudly serve over 12 million customers in more than 170 countries and territories.<\/p><p>We are committed to making smart home products that are both easy to use and accessible. Aqara&#8217;s solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with major third-party ecosystems, offering users unparalleled flexibility. Equipped with the latest hardware technology and AI capabilities, our products are tailored to help users optimize their comfort and security while also conserving energy. At Aqara, our mission is to create the ultimate smart home experience, augmenting everyday life by making homes smarter, more sustainable, and adaptable to our evolving needs.<\/p><p>For more information, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X\/Twitter and YouTube.<\/p><p>For Media Inquiries:<br \/>media@aqara.com<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(New York) May 8, 2024 &#8211; Aqara, a leading provider of smart home products,\u00a0announced the global availability of its next-generation Matter hub, the Hub M3. Designed with a focus on edge computing, the M3 prioritizes privacy and local automation capabilities that can operate independently of internet connection or even the hub itself1. 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