Aqara Smart Hub M200 (Matter, Thread, Zigbee, PoE)

Specifications

Interface

Zigbee / Thread / Matter / Bluetooth / WiFi / PoE

Form Factor

Hub

Endurance

—

Warranty

1 year

Brand

Aqara

Price / TB

$0.00/TB

Value Score Breakdown

Our Verdict

The M200 sits at the middle of Aqara's three-tier hub range, and its two additions over the M100 are practical ones: Power over Ethernet and a built-in IR blaster. PoE delivers both power and data via a single Ethernet cable, enabling clean installations in network closets or locations without a nearby outlet. The IR blaster adds control of TVs, air conditioners, and other infrared-remote devices through the Aqara app. At $69.99 with 266 Amazon reviews and a 1-year warranty, it runs Zigbee 3.0, Thread, Matter, and Bluetooth. If you don't need wired PoE power or IR control, the M100 at $29.99 covers the same core protocols for $40 less. If you need Bluetooth mesh device support beyond standard Zigbee capacity or a built-in environmental display, the M3 at $159.99 adds those at a $90 premium — though its 1,627 reviews suggest it is the more proven option for large deployments. Right buy for: Aqara users who want a wired PoE installation and IR control of legacy appliances without paying for the M3's Bluetooth radios and extended device capacity.