There's also 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi, Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection, and it can connect to devices outside the Aqara ecosystem. The Hub M3 will ship in Q2 2024 with a price to be announced soon.

Aqara is positioning the M3 as part of a new class of brand specific hubs that can act as multi-hubs—meaning they could be the only hub in your house and smart home app on your phone. It’s a ...