About the Aqara Brand:
Aqara is a high-quality smart home brand that primarily offers Zigbee-based smart devices, and more recently, devices using the Thread protocol. Its wide product range includes hubs (central units), sensors, cameras, wall switches, relays, and curtain controllers that are compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. Aqara devices stand out in the smart home market due to their easy installation, stable operation, and excellent price-to-performance ratio.
The Aqara Hub M100 is the latest version of Aqara's entry-level compact smart home hub, replacing the previous Aqara E1 Hub in the product lineup. Like its predecessor, it is a Plug & Play model that only requires a USB-A power supply (e.g., a phone charger) or a USB wall socket for operation. Similar to its predecessor, it can be folded at a 210-degree angle, allowing discreet placement flush to the wall, regardless of outlet type.
However, the Aqara Hub M100 supports not only the Zigbee 3.0 protocol but also the Matter-compatible Thread protocol, allowing Aqara’s Thread devices to be paired with it. As a Matter-compatible hub, it also introduces new features on the Wi-Fi side by supporting Wi-Fi 6. With an enhanced antenna and expanded memory, this model can be easily placed anywhere in your home where a power socket or USB-A wall outlet is available. It supports connecting Zigbee and Thread protocol devices and functions as both a Matter controller and a Thread border router. Zigbee devices can also be connected to third-party Matter ecosystems using the Matter bridge functionality.
Matter Hub for Aqara and Third-Party Devices
The Aqara Hub M100 enhances your smart home by seamlessly connecting Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices with leading ecosystems like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. You can control automations through the Aqara Home app, while the hub functions as both a Matter Bridge and Matter Controller, making it an ideal solution for integrating and automating smart devices.
Thread Border Router and Mesh Network Expansion
The M100 is not just a hub: it also acts as a Thread Border Router, extending support for Thread-compatible devices within your home system. Thanks to mesh technology, it increases network range and reliability, providing more stable and broader coverage—an ideal solution for strengthening smart home connectivity and expanding range.
Local Automation – Fast and Reliable Operation
The Hub M100 supports local execution of automations for Zigbee and Matter (Thread) devices, enabling faster and more reliable response—without requiring Wi-Fi or internet connectivity. This not only increases operational efficiency but also provides greater privacy and control.
Enhanced Matter Bridge Features
The hub can integrate Aqara-specific features and complex automations into various systems—including Home Assistant. This allows the simultaneous use of Aqara and third-party Matter devices (e.g., lighting, sensors, etc.), while preserving full functionality of existing smart features.
Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 Encryption
The M100 supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 technology, offering faster and more stable connections, especially when multiple devices are used simultaneously. With WPA3-standard security, you can enjoy a secure and continuous connection.
Universal USB-A Connection
The hub receives power and data via a USB-A connection, allowing flexible installation from any USB-port-equipped device—such as a power bank, computer, or router. This enables clean, simple, and space-saving placement in any home.
Main Features:
- Multi-Protocol Support: Compatible with Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Wi-Fi 6 for flexible device connectivity.
- Matter Compatibility: Seamless integration with Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and other Matter-based systems.
- Thread Border Router and Matter Bridge Function: Enables Zigbee devices to be connected to Matter ecosystems.
- Compact Design: With USB-A connection, easily installable in any USB port.
- Enhanced Hardware: More efficient antenna and doubled DDR memory (128 MB) compared to the previous E1 model.
- Direct Pairing Capacity: Up to 20 Zigbee or even 100 Thread devices, or 20 Zigbee + 20 Thread devices simultaneously.
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 108 × 30 × 8 mm
- Operating Temperature: -10 °C – +40 °C
- Supported Devices: up to 20 Zigbee and 20 Thread devices
- Wireless Protocols: Zigbee 3.0, Thread, Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz), BLE 5.2
- Power Supply: USB-A (min. 2.5 W)
Compatibility and Integration:
The Aqara Hub M100 allows the integration of Zigbee devices not only into the Aqara system but also into other Matter ecosystems: supporting Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and Home Assistant platforms.
Automation and Control:
Through the Aqara app, automations and scenes can be easily configured to enable cooperation between Zigbee and Thread devices.
Thanks to Matter standard support, the system can work with devices from other manufacturers as well, ensuring flexible and customizable smart home solutions.
