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You will still need the Philips Hue Bridge, as the Hue Bridge gets you the Matter support. While the M3 also has Zigbee, this unfortunately only open for Aqara devices. Therefore you need to connect over Matter, so that’s why you need the Hue bridge.

You can wire the keypad using the wiring of your doorbell, but not the lock itself. However you can charge it while in use with USB-C.

Thanks! Did you manage to enter the Matter code in the end to connect Hue?

Do you mean the setting Auto-Turn Lock in the Aqara app? That’s when you slightly turn the lock yourself and the lock takes over such that you don’t have to do it by yourself. I haven’t seen the Auto-Lock option in the Aqara app yet.

@@SmartHomeCentre UGG, yes, that's what I meant and misunderstood. I had an August lock for about 5 years and grew very use to the auto lock feature. Other than using the app, how can locking be initiated? Seems like the keypad, fingerprint and code only unlock. Thanks!

An Auto-Lock function will be introduced later with a software update. There is a sensor in the lock which should be able to measure when the door is closed. Other ways to lock the door is with the lock button on the keypad or with Apple Home Key. You could also use a dedicated Smart Button to lock the door, such as the Aqara Wireless Mini Switch or any other HomeKit compatible button and set this one the lock the door when pressed. Still a few features unavailable for the U200 currrently, such as Auto-Lock and Auto-Unlock based on geolocation. I think all these will be available with the official retail launch, so hopefully soon.

When is it going to be available for purchase? I looked everywhere but so far i got that there was an early bird promotion and that was it.

@@chovechencetoprobably soon! There’s a new product coming out the 9th of July which is probably the U200.

Thanks:) I’m receiving the black version next week, also curious about that one.

How about noise level compared to Yale Linus?

I never tested / used the Yale Linus so I can’t compare, sorry!

Yes, the Aqara Hub M3 is connected to the internet over WiFi or Ethernet, so you can control all your connected devices anywhere. Apart from connecting new devices, you can do everything away from home as you would do it at home.

@@SmartHomeCentre Thanks for info missing from video. Some of us just want barebones function, least hardware. To add devices I need to be on same wifi at "home" then can be controlled from another city?

To add devices you need to be near the hub to be able to connect everything and set it up. After set up, you can control your smart home from anywhere in the world through the Aqara app.

@@SmartHomeCentre THANKS MUCH !!

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Where? there is no such entry as 'scan new device'. There is 'Add accessory' to select an Aqara device, the little icon to the right of the search box will let you enter the Aqara code but not a matter code

If you press enter manually, below the space to enter the Aqara code there should be a blue text ‘Matter Pairing code’. If that’s not the case, maybe updating or reinstalling the app might help.

Yes, this will be added in a future OTA update, next to sensitivity settings and the possibility to program the button of the P2.