Aqara Hub M3
The Aqara Hub M3 is a Matter-compatible gateway that connects and manages up to 128 smart devices, facilitating local device automation without relying on Wi-Fi.
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| Maker | Aqara |
| Category | Hub |
| Status | released |
| Product Page | https://www.aqara.com/en/product |
| Date Announced | 2024-01-08 |
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The Aqara Hub M3 continues the success of the M2, with the ability to connect to multiple device types and act as a Thread Border Router. Connecting over dual-band Wi-Fi or Ethernet and enabling local LAN control in the event of an internet outage, the M3 will retain the IR blaster functionality to control legacy devices (and recognize when an external remote control is used to maintain device status).
The M3 hub also adds additional functionality to Aqara devices such as the P2 Door and Window sensor, with adjustable sensitivity and a tamper alarm, and can expose some older Zigbee devices to the Matter network.
The M3 hub includes a powerful 95dB speaker for a home alarm system or custom voice announcements.
The Aqara M3 Hub is expected to be released in Q2 2024.
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Specifications
| Manufacturer Part Number | AG042 |
| Label | Aqara Hub |
| Certification ID | CSA23K93MAT42594-50 |
| Latest Firmware Version | 4.0.4 |
| User Manual | https://www.aqara.com/en/product |
| Support URL | https://www.aqara.com/en/product |
| Product Page | https://www.aqara.com/en/product |
| Network | Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy, Matter over Zigbee |
| Market | Consumer |
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| Device SKU | AG041CNS01, AG041CNB01, AG042GLB01, AG042GLB02 |
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Firmware Version
The latest certified firmware version for this product.
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| Hardware Version | T0 |
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Compliance Document
This is the official XML document certifying compliance.
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| Matter Specification Version | 1.1 |
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| ASIN-US | B0CWLHSKYC |