Aqara Smart Hub M2 (2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Required), Smart Home Bridge for Alarm System, IR Remote Control, Home Automation, Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and IFTTT

Works Well With HomeKit-Aware Devices – IR Blaster A Bonus
This hub makes a solid connection to my 2.4 gHz WiFi network and provides good coverage.Most (and so far for me, all) Aqara smart items bridged through it can be addressed in HomeAssistant through the HomeKit integration. No need to bother with Matter – unless you want to. The IR blaster, however, only functions with the phone app and does not expose paired items with HomeAssistant – and that it’s only minus in my opinion. However, as I view the IR blaster as a nice bonus, and not core to the product I didn’t dock the item a star in my rating. However, if the IR blaster were to be exposed – now, that would be something special!Devices are easy to set up and this hub performs a good as advertised. It’s price point makes it a good choice for any home wanting to add good Zigbee coverage for the Aqara ecosystem. Nice.Also, note that I run this hub alongside another Zigbee coordinator (a USB stick) and both networks function without issue even though my 2.4 gHz spectrum is pretty saturated with competing networks. Again, nice!

Pairing issues, no problem
Works great and easy to set up, only issue is that it should already come up to date with the latest version out of the box. I was trying to connect the Aqara TM1 ceiling light but due to it being old versions, the pairing wasn’t possible. To make your life easier, just update it when you set it up 🙂

Bought for Siri voice command TV IR Control
I bought this product for one reason, the 360 degree IR blaster and HomeKit connectivity so that I can add Siri commands and use my HomePod to control my LG tv. This is all I tested so I cannot review it’s connectivity to other devices, but for this… IT’S PERFECT!Admittedly, the setup is a bit weird (did not know it would speak to me lol 😂 ) and very clunky, so don’t get frustrated, but if you spend the time, it is worth it. Here is what I did:———————————————I’ll assume you have the device connected to your network and setup, and are in the Aqara App.Add your device. First you want to add your device(s). I.e. my LG TvDon’t worry about Automation. For this you won’t go here, I assume you can setup other devices you connect automations here. For this, You want “Scenes”So this is where the setup is weird and clunky. You need to manually add each action you want (Tv volume up etc.). Yea, this is tedious but necessary.Basically what we are doing is creating a HomeKit scene for each action that will sink to your Home App. This sounds weird but works surprisingly well.Click Add Scene. You will see your TV, then remote, then alllll your remote options. Pick the first one you want.When naming each action, give it a device name then the action. I named my TV “El G”, so my scenes were named “El G Volume Up” “El G On” etc. Yes you have to do every action you want.**do not name it just “Volume Up” as Siri will just turn the HomePod up, thus the TV Name first.Once you have all the TV controls you want set up as scenes, click Edit at the bottom and you will see the option to sync with the MyHome app.Done! You will see all the crazy amount of scenes you just created synced in your MyHome App.Now when you say “Siri El G Volume Up”Boom, tv turns up!!TIPs*you can add delays and additional actions in each scene. I added a second volume up so the scene would turn my tv up 2 notches instead of just 1.**my tv controls my soundbar so I did not need to add that as a device. You may need to if you control your speakers separately***you will see a Siri circle on the right in the Aqara app, if you select that you can record your own Siri command!Cheers.

easy set up…. works really well.
After some consideration between the M2 Hub and the M3, I went for the M2 because it was on sale enough where it was worth a shot. My original goal was to pair it with some water leak sensors, but I also picked up a 3 pack of the switches to make some ‘dumb’ lamps smarter.Plugged it into ethernet, gave it power, installed app, and the rest of the process was very intuitive.Don’t forget to set a schedule to test the water leak sensors and the app will also tell you when the batteries need to be replaced.

Die Aqara Smart Home Zentrale M2 lässt sich unkompliziert einrichten und steuert zuverlässig Alarmanlage, Geräte und Automationen. Sie ist kompatibel mit Alexa, Google Assistant und HomeKit, allerdings nicht mit U200 oder U200 Lite.Ideal für alle, die ihr Smart Home zentralisieren und Automationen, Sicherheits- und Infrarotgeräte komfortabel steuern möchten.Fazit:✅ Einfache Einrichtung und stabile Steuerung✅ Kompatibel mit Alexa, Google Assistant und HomeKit✅ Zentral für Alarmanlagen und Automationen✅ Nicht kompatibel mit U200/U200 Lite⭐ 5 von 5 Sternen

The Aqara Smart Hub M2 has exceeded my expectations in every way. As a central component of my smart home setup, it seamlessly integrates with home assistant makes my setup easier.Setting up the hub was straightforward, requiring only a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connection, it serves as a robust bridge for my alarm system, IR remote control, and home automation needs.The hub’s compatibility with Aqara devices and third-party smart home products makes it a versatile choice for expanding my smart home ecosystem. I appreciate its reliable performance and the convenience it adds to my daily routine.Overall, the Aqara Smart Hub M2 is a must-have for anyone looking to enhance their home with smart technology. It delivers on its promises of functionality, ease of use, and broad compatibility with popular smart assistants.