Hi, I really like the Hub S1+, but it is impossible to find a definitive answer, there is no tracking and detail explaination of firmware update notes. Can this hub via Matter Bridge (Hub M3) control opening, closing and the exact position od 3rd party Matter blinds? Can it control dimming of Philips Hue and does it have a colour picker for the same?! Much appreciate any and all help! 
@mario_pandza Hi there! It’s fantastic to hear your enthusiasm for the Hub S1+. Let’s dive into your queries:
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Controlling 3rd Party Matter Blinds: The Hub S1+ functions as a powerful Matter Bridge and Zigbee 3.0 Hub. While specific details about controlling the exact position of 3rd party Matter blinds aren’t explicitly mentioned in the available reference information, the hub’s capability to function with Matter over Bridge suggests it might support such features depending on the compatibility of the blinds with Matter protocols. For precise control features, it would be best to check with the specific manufacturer of the blinds.
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Dimming and Color Control of Philips Hue: Yes, Philips Hue lights can be connected using the Aqara M3 or G5 Pro, which supports Matter devices. While the reference information doesn’t specifically mention a color picker, it does mention the capability of controlling CCT/RGBIC of lights, which implies some level of color control might be possible.
I understand the need for detailed firmware update notes to track these functionalities, and I recommend keeping an eye on official updates from Aqara for the most accurate information. Thanks for reaching out, and feel free to share any further insights or questions you may have!
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@mario_pandza Hi there! Thanks for sharing your question—we know it can be tricky to track down specific details, so we appreciate you reaching out.
Regarding Philips Hue: The Aqara M3 is a Matter controller, which should work to connect Philips Hue lights . The Aqara Home app also supports adding third-party Matter devices like lights , though specific details on dimming or color picker functionality for Hue aren’t covered in our current references.
For third-party Matter blinds: Our available information doesn’t specifically address control of blind position (opening, closing, or exact positioning) via the S1+ Hub through the M3 Matter Bridge.
Since firmware update notes and detailed device interactions can vary, we’d love to hear from other community members if they’ve tested these scenarios! If you need further clarification, feel free to reach out to our Customer Service Team via the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service) for more tailored support.
Hope this helps, and thanks again for being part of the Aqara community! 
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@mario_pandza We know the Aqara Hub M3 is a Matter controller that supports connecting to standard Matter protocol devices, including third-party Matter devices . However, the current reference information doesn’t specifically detail whether it can control the exact position of third-party Matter blinds, or support dimming and color picker functions for Philips Hue.
For more clarity, you might check the user manuals of your blinds and Philips Hue devices to confirm their Matter compatibility. Feel free to share your setup or experiences in the community—other users may have insights! If you need further help, consider submitting feedback via the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service) for more tailored support.
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