"Aqara Hub M3 Unveiled at CES 2024"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Aqara is set to launch its Hub M3, a multi-protocol smart home hub that supports Zigbee 3.0, Thread, and Matter, allowing control of various third-party devices. The hub features an IR blaster, dual-band Wi-Fi, and local data storage with end-to-end encryption. Aqara also introduced a smart plug and smart lock that support Thread, along with a new AI assistant for its app. Matter is a new interoperability standard for smart home devices, developed by major tech companies, enabling secure and private communication between various devices.