For context I have a M2 hub and the only way to bind it to home assistant is to add it thought matter even though it is a Zigbee hub. Wondering if you need to Hub M3 to add it as a Zigbee device and not a matter device.
@brylus @eduardo_huicochea The Zigbee protocol is not fully interoperable or seamless, which has driven the development of the Matter ecosystem. To achieve the requirements you mentioned, Home Assistant would need to implement specific integrations and support for such functionality.
@eduardo_huicochea To connect your Aqara Hub M2 to Home Assistant using Zigbee (without Matter), you can use the “Integration via Aqara Hub” method. Here’s how it works: Ensure the M2 and its devices are paired in the Aqara Home app, then use the HomeKit Controller integration in Home Assistant to discover and connect the M2. All devices connected to the M2 will appear as sub-devices in Home Assistant. This method leverages the M2 as a Zigbee bridge and doesn’t require Matter .
You don’t necessarily need the M3 hub for this setup. If you’re only seeing Matter as an option, double-check that your M2 and Home Assistant are on the same network, as network issues can sometimes limit discovery.
Feel free to share if you run into specific steps during setup—community members might have additional tips!
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@eduardo_huicochea For integrating Aqara hubs with Home Assistant, the current methods include using the hub as a bridge via the HomeKit Controller integration or direct Zigbee connection with a third-party coordinator.
The Aqara Hub (e.g., M2) can be connected to Home Assistant through the HomeKit Controller integration, where it acts as a bridge, and all devices connected to the hub will appear as sub-devices in Home Assistant. This method is suitable for users who want to keep their existing Aqara Hub. However, this relies on HomeKit and may have some feature limitations.
Alternatively, you can use a third-party Zigbee coordinator (like ConBee II or Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle) to directly connect Aqara Zigbee devices to Home Assistant without an Aqara Hub. This method offers more flexibility but requires additional hardware and a more complex setup.
As for whether the M3 Hub can be added as a Zigbee device to Home Assistant, the reference information doesn’t specifically mention this.
If you’re looking for more details or have further questions, feel free to share your experience in the community—other users might have insights! If you have specific feature requests, you can submit feedback through the Aqara Home App’s Help&Feedback section.
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@eduardo_huicochea For your M2 hub, there is a way to integrate it with Home Assistant using Zigbee devices through the hub, not just Matter. The integration can be achieved via the Aqara Hub method: ensure the M2 hub and its connected Zigbee devices are paired in the Aqara Home app first, then use the HomeKit Controller integration in Home Assistant to discover and connect the M2 hub. This way, all Zigbee devices connected to the M2 will appear as sub-devices in Home Assistant .
As for the M3 hub, the reference information doesn’t specifically mention its integration with Home Assistant as a Zigbee device. However, the M2’s existing integration method via HomeKit Controller provides a Zigbee-based approach.
If you encounter issues with the setup, feel free to share more details—community members might have additional tips! For feature requests or further clarification, you can submit feedback through the Aqara Home App (Profile>Help&Feedback>Customer Service).
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