Aqara M3 Hub Review: Is There Anything This Doesn't Do?

The #Aqara Hub M3 is not your average smart home hub. It’s #Matter-enabled, both as a controller, #Thread Border Router, and a bridge-letting it play nicely with other Matter controllers in your home like Apple #HomeKit and Google Home. It’s a pretty nifty device on its own, though, with a basic speaker for alarm sounds, Ethernet connectivity with Power over Ethernet support, and even the ability to learn and control infrared devices.
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[@travispeayarlal1485]

Hi James, did you test the new hub's ability to run local automations? I'm trying to create an alarm system using the Aqara sensors that can run even if I lose internet connection or Electricity. Thanks

[@scoty_does]

Can it bridge my gen 3 nest thermostat to homekit?

[@yamahawins]

I cant figure out how to bridge Smartthings aeotec hub to the aqara m3 hub 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@JamesBruceUK]

I don't think you can bridge a hub to a hub, unless the SmartThings Hub will be a Matter device unto itself, in which case it should be the same as adding any Matter device to the M3.