Aqara has introduced a professional solution built for installers and integrators: the Edge Hub M300 with Studio Connect. It runs local automations, speaks consumer and pro protocols, and can sit at the centre of HVAC, lighting and security projects. Launch is slated for Q4 2025, with live demos at CEDIA Expo/CIX in Denver and IFA 2025 in Berlin.
What Aqara announced
A combined hardware and software stack aimed at residential, multi-family and light commercial jobs. It focuses on stable local control with remote management for partners.
- Edge Hub M300 hardware runs Aqara Studio Connect
- Targets installers and system integrators
- Built for single-family, small multi-family and light commercial sites
The M300 serves as a central point that unifies consumer ecosystems, such as Matter, with professional standards used in wired builds. This helps teams integrate new wireless devices into legacy systems without disrupting existing infrastructure.
Consumer + pro interoperability
The M300 supports Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth. It consolidates Aqara and other Matter devices, while also talking KNX IP, BACnet IP and Modbus TCP. It can bridge to platforms such as KNX, Control4, Josh AI, and Nice, and expose devices to Alexa, Apple Home, and Google Home.
- Works with over 50 types of Matter devices
- Bridges wired and wireless gear
- Extends control into popular voice and app ecosystems
For homes built on KNX or similar systems, this is a way to add wireless sensors, buttons, motorised shades, or EV charger control without a full refit. Users can still control everything via familiar Matter apps and assistants, while integrators maintain control of the professional system.
Tools for installers
Aqara Studio Connect runs on the hub and offers a web console. It brings lifecycle support, backups and a flow-based, no-code editor for complex logic. Remote access reduces site visits and speeds up handover.
- Local automations continue during internet outages
- Local and cloud backups available
- Web UI, remote project management, no extra software
For day-two operations, the ability to push changes remotely and diagnose issues matters more than a spec bump. The no-code editor helps teams model scenes and schedules more quickly, while local execution keeps routines running smoothly even if the ISP connection drops out.
Project scope and capacity
The solution is tuned for small to mid-scale jobs and supports up to 500 devices per site. That covers most villas, townhouses and small buildings in the UAE.
- Suitable for villas and small multi-unit properties
- Scales across lighting, HVAC, access and sensors
- Centralises control under one hub
Integrators can phase installations, starting with security and lighting, and then adding EV charging or appliances later. Because the platform supports both wired and wireless connections, you can stage upgrades without touching backbone cabling.
Availability and UAE context
Aqara expects the Edge Hub M300 to be available in Q4 2025, with demos at CEDIA (Booth 729, Hall A-F) and IFA (Booth 155, Hall 1.2). UAE pricing and channel details were not shared at the announcement time. For local projects, plan evaluation units for late 2025 and confirm GCC certifications and distributor timelines before specifying.
- Launch window: Q4 2025
- Public demos: CEDIA Expo/CIX and IFA 2025
- UAE pricing/availability: TBC
Given the UAE’s mix of KNX-heavy builds and fast-growing Matter ecosystems, this hub is positioned for retrofit and expansion jobs where owners want voice app convenience without losing pro-grade reliability.
FAQs
Which protocols and ecosystems does the Edge Hub M300 support?
Zigbee, Thread, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Bluetooth on the device side; KNX IP, BACnet IP and Modbus TCP for pro integrations; and bridges into KNX, Control4, Josh AI, Nice, plus Matter ecosystems like Alexa, Apple Home and Google Home.
What happens if the internet goes down?
Automations and control continue locally. The hub also supports local and cloud backups for resilience and recovery.
Who is this for, and how many devices can it handle?
It’s designed for installers working on single-family homes, small multi-family properties and light commercial spaces, supporting up to 500 connected devices per site.
