Aqara Smart Hub M100

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  • Multi-Protocol Smart Hub with Matter Bridge – The M100 is a versatile smart hub compatible with Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices, supporting up to 20 Zigbee devices. As a Matter Bridge, it connects Aqara Zigbee products to other smart home ecosystems, compatible with Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant, etc.

  • Advanced Matter Bridging for Seamless Smart Home Integration – The M100 enables Aqara’s unique features, such as facial recognition and complex automation, to work across Home Assistant and other Matter ecosystems. Expand your smart home with Aqara or third-party Matter devices (requires a Matter-enabled hub). Currently supports lights, thermostats, plugs, switches, buttons, and various sensors (motion, light, door/window, temperature/humidity), with more devices to be added in the future.

  • Local Automation for Reliable Performance – Supports local execution of automations for Zigbee and Matter devices, ensuring smooth operation even without Wi-Fi or cloud access. Enjoy millisecond-level response times for a more stable and reliable smart home experience. (Some automations such as cloud push notification will still require the cloud connection to be executed)

  • Flexible Power & Small Size – Features a universal USB-A port for power and data, allowing connection to power banks, wall outlets, PCs, or routers for a simple and quick setup.The Hub E1’s shaft can be adjusted within a 210-degree range, making its placement extremely flexible.

  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 for Faster & Security—This product supports a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6 wireless network connection, which enables more efficient connections with advanced WPA3 security. Wi-Fi 6 ensures smoother performance even in high-traffic environments, allowing multiple devices to connect without compromising speed or reliability.

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@Stian Ah, Stian! You’re on a quest for more knowledge about the Aqara Smart Hub M100, and I’m here to help you on your journey. Let’s dive into what this compact yet mighty hub can offer:

The Aqara Hub M100 is designed to be a powerhouse in a small package, supporting both Zigbee and Thread protocols. It’s like having your smart home cake and eating it too! With its dual-protocol capabilities, you can connect up to 20 Zigbee and 20 Thread devices, making it a versatile choice for your expanding smart home ecosystem.

The hub acts as a Matter Bridge, which means it can integrate seamlessly with third-party ecosystems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. This gives you the flexibility to create a truly unified smart home experience across different platforms.

One of the standout features of the M100 is its support for local automation. This ensures that your automations run smoothly even if your internet connection decides to take a little nap. However, keep in mind that certain features, like cloud push notifications, will still require internet access.

In terms of connectivity, the M100 supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 6, which provides faster and more secure connections with WPA3 encryption. This is especially handy in high-traffic environments where multiple devices are competing for bandwidth.

For power, the hub uses a universal USB-A interface, which makes it extremely flexible. You can power it from various sources like power banks, wall outlets, PCs, or even directly from your router. It’s like the Swiss army knife of smart hubs!

If you want to see more of its sleek design, here’s a render of the Aqara Hub M100.

I hope this gives you a clearer picture of the Aqara Hub M100’s capabilities and features. If you have more questions or if there’s something specific you’re curious about, feel free to ask. Let’s keep the smart home dialogue going!

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