Aqara Hub M2 Homekit

The Aqara Hub M2 is a smart home control center and also a smart bridge, compatible with Apple HomeKit. It supports Wi-Fi or Ethernet network access and interconnection with Zigbee sub-devices. With the IR remote control function, you can add and manage different IR devices. The Aqara Hub M2 helps you more conveniently control smart plugs, lights, curtain, air conditioner, fan, etc.

Apple HomeKit

HomeKit is a smart home platform released by Apple. HomeKit allows users to use iOS devices to control all their home accessories labeled "Works with Apple HomeKit". Apple has the Homekit app built into the iOS 10 or later version. Through the Homekit app, users can manage all the HomeKit-enabled devices in one platform. Users can create a room in Homekit app, create scenes, such as, “I’m home”, “Away”, set automation, share home etc. Users can use the Homekit app to easily and safely control all the HomeKit-enabled accessories. Users can also control the accessories using Siri after naming the accessories. For example, "Turn on the light" or "Turn off the light", "Set the brightness of the light to 50%", "Set the temperature to 20 degrees”, "I’m leaving".

Zigbee technology

Zigbee technology is a short-range, low power-consumption, wireless communication technology. The Aqara Hub M2 uses Zigbee 3.0 and has the following advantages:

• Ultra-low power consumption.
• Fast response time.
• Ad-hoc network, which is compatible with more sub-devices.
• Strong reliability.
• High security.

IR control center

The Aqara Hub M2 can be used as an IR control center. After the relevant IR devices are paired through the app, they can be directly controlled through the app or controlled through setting automations, such as turning on the TV, turning on the fan, controlling the air conditioner and so on.