Aqara M2 Hub – Global Edition

Description

The Aqara M2 Hub is an entry-tier Zigbee 3.0 + Wi-Fi smart-home hub with a built-in 360° IR remote — Aqara’s value option for first-time Aqara users running Zigbee-only setups in Singapore. Sold by PassionHome — your Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore — with local availability, official 24-month Aqara warranty, and Singapore-based service through the Aqara Service Center.

Why buy the Aqara M2 Hub in Singapore

• Three hub roles in one device. Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub (bridges up to 128 Aqara Zigbee accessories), 360° infrared remote (for AC, TV, fan, and other IR appliances), and Wi-Fi / Ethernet gateway (for app + voice-assistant connectivity).
• Apple HomeKit bridge for your Aqara Zigbee accessories. Connect Aqara door / window sensors, motion sensors, smart plugs, switches, and locks — they appear in Apple Home and respond to Siri. Full HomeKit native bridge with all four alarm modes supported.
• Built-in 360° IR control for AC, TV, fan, and more. Replace multiple remotes with the Aqara Home app and Google / Alexa voice automations. Pre-built IR code library covers most common Singapore AC, TV, and fan brands.
• Built-in speaker. Use as a security alarm, doorbell chime, or alarm clock — fully configurable through Aqara automations.
• Dual Wi-Fi antenna (2×2 MIMO). Stable wireless link to your home Wi-Fi even when dozens of Aqara sensors and controllers are connected.
• Local automations work offline. Door-sensor and motion-triggered scenes keep running on the hub itself, even if your ISP drops out.
• Optional battery backup via USB power bank. Plug the M2 into a USB-A pass-through power bank for uninterrupted operation during power cuts.

Aqara Zigbee 3.0 bridge — up to 128 child devices

The M2 hosts a full Aqara Zigbee 3.0 mesh. Connect up to 128 Aqara Zigbee accessories — door / window sensors, motion sensors, temperature / humidity sensors, water-leak sensors, smart plugs, wall switches, smart locks, smart curtain controllers, vibration sensors, and more. At higher device counts (typically beyond 32 directly connected end devices), add Aqara repeater devices such as the Smart Plug or Wall Switch with Neutral — they extend the mesh and improve responsiveness.

Note: the M2 supports Aqara Zigbee accessories only — third-party Zigbee devices are not supported.

Built-in 360° IR remote — replace your AC, TV, and fan remotes

The M2’s 360° IR transmitter lets you control any IR-driven appliance from anywhere in the same room — air-conditioners, TVs, ceiling and standing fans, set-top boxes, and more. Build automations: “set the bedroom AC to 24°C when the door sensor closes after 10 pm”, “switch off the TV when no motion is detected for 30 minutes”, “turn on the living-room fan from your phone before you walk in”.

The M2 uses Aqara’s pre-built IR code library — most common Singapore AC brands (Mitsubishi, Daikin, Panasonic, Sharp, LG, Samsung, Midea, Hitachi), TV brands (Samsung, LG, Sony, Sharp, TCL), and fan brands (KDK, Crestar, Mistral, EuropAce) are covered out of the box. For older or less common remotes that need to be “learned” from the original remote, the Hub M200 and M3 provide an IR-learn function — the M2 does not.

Apple HomeKit bridge + Google Home + Alexa

The M2 exposes its connected Aqara Zigbee accessories to four ecosystems:

• Aqara Home — native, full feature set, local automations.
• Apple HomeKit — native HomeKit bridge. Aqara Zigbee accessories (sensors, plugs, switches, locks) appear in the Apple Home app and respond to Siri. All four HomeKit-native alarm modes (Stay, Away, Night, Off) are supported.
• Google Home + Google Assistant — cloud integration via your Aqara Home account.
• Amazon Alexa — cloud integration via your Aqara Home account.

One M2-specific limitation worth knowing. The M2’s 360° IR controller is not exposed to Apple Home. That means: your Aqara Zigbee sensors / locks / plugs work in Siri, but your IR-controlled air-conditioner does not — for AC voice control on M2 you use Aqara Home, Google Home, or Amazon Alexa. If you specifically need Siri to control your AC (via Matter Air Conditioner Mode), choose the Aqara Hub M200 ($149) or Aqara M3 Hub ($289).

Built-in speaker — alarm, doorbell, or alarm clock

The M2 includes a built-in speaker, configurable through Aqara automations. Common Singapore use cases:

• Doorbell chime. Pair an Aqara Wireless Mini Switch at your gate or door — pressing it triggers the M2 speaker.
• Security alarm. Pair Aqara motion or door sensors — trigger a siren when the sensor fires after the household leaves for work.
• Alarm clock. Schedule a wake-up sound; pair with a curtain-controller automation that opens the blinds at the same moment.
• Notification chime. Notify when the laundry-room water-leak sensor fires, when the front-door sensor opens after midnight, or when the helper arrives home.

Local automations + dual Wi-Fi antenna

Most M2 automations run locally on the hub itself — they do not depend on the internet. Door-sensor triggers, motion-triggered scenes, leak-sensor alarms, scheduled switches, and IR-driven AC routines all keep working if your Singtel, StarHub, or M1 broadband drops temporarily. Voice control via Google / Alexa and remote app access from outside your home network do require internet (and resume automatically when it returns).

The dual Wi-Fi antenna (2×2 MIMO) keeps the connection stable when dozens of Aqara accessories are on the mesh. For households on routers with both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz on the same SSID, the M2 automatically selects the 2.4 GHz band.

What the M2 doesn’t do — and when to choose M200 or M3

The M2 is an entry-tier hub. There are real capabilities it does not have — worth knowing before you buy, so you choose the right hub the first time.

• No Thread radio. The M2 cannot host Aqara’s Thread-based accessories (the U200 / U300 / U400 / U500 smart locks all use Thread). For Thread Border Router capability, choose M200 or M3.
• No Matter Controller. The M2 only supports Aqara Zigbee accessories on its own mesh — it does not act as a Matter Controller for Matter-spec devices. M200 and M3 are full Matter Controllers.
• No PoE power. The M2’s RJ45 port is data-only — power must come through Micro-USB. M200 and M3 both support PoE for clean structured-cabling installs.
• Apple Home AC voice not supported. M2’s IR controller is not exposed to Apple Home, so Siri cannot drive your air-conditioner. M200 and M3 expose AC as a Matter thermostat to Apple Home, Google, and SmartThings.
• No IR learn / no IR status sync. M2 can emit IR signals from Aqara’s pre-built library; it cannot learn signals from your physical remote, nor receive IR signals back to mirror state into the app. M200 and M3 do both.
• No Bluetooth child devices. The M2 has a BLE 5.0 radio for setup only — it does not support Aqara Bluetooth accessories like the Voice Mate H1. M200 and M3 do.

If any of the above matter for your setup — for example you already own an Aqara U-series smart lock, you want Siri AC control, or your structured wiring runs PoE — the right choice is the Hub M200 at $149 or the Hub M3 at $289. If you are setting up Aqara for the first time on a Zigbee-only sensor + plug + switch starter set, the M2 at $99 is the value pick.

M2 vs M200 vs M3 — choosing the right Aqara hub

Feature	Aqara M2 Hub (this product)	Aqara Hub M200	Aqara M3 Hub
PassionHome price (SGD)	$99	$149	$289
Model number	HM2-G01	HM-G03D (global)	HM-G01D / HM-G01E
Wi-Fi	Single-band 2.4 GHz (802.11 b/g/n)	Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 + 5 GHz, WPA3)	Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Ethernet (RJ45)	Yes — data only (no PoE)	Yes — with PoE 48V	Yes — with PoE 48V
Power	Micro-USB 5V/1A or 5V/2A	USB-C 5V/2A or PoE	USB-C 5V/2A or PoE
Zigbee 3.0 hub	Yes — up to 128 Aqara Zigbee accessories	Yes — 40 Zigbee + 40 Thread simultaneous	Yes — 128 Aqara Zigbee accessories
Thread Border Router	—	Yes	Yes
Matter Controller	—	Yes	Yes
360° IR remote	Yes — emit only (no learn, no status sync)	Yes — with IR learn + status sync	Yes — with IR learn + status sync
Apple Home AC voice (Siri)	—	Yes — via Matter Air Conditioner Mode	Yes — via Matter Air Conditioner Mode
Built-in speaker	Yes (alarm / doorbell / alarm clock)	Yes — 90 dB at 10 cm	Yes — 90 dB at 10 cm
Local storage (eMMC)	—	—	Yes — security-device class
Bluetooth child devices (e.g. Voice Mate H1)	—	Yes	Yes
Operating temperature	5°C ~ 50°C	−10°C ~ 50°C	−10°C ~ 50°C
Best for	Entry-tier Zigbee + IR essentials for first-time Aqara users	Mid-tier — Matter / Thread / PoE for serious smart-home setups	Flagship — eMMC + security-grade for full Aqara deployments

Installation and placement in Singapore homes

The M2 is a self-install hub — no professional installer required.

• Where to place it. Centre of the home for best Zigbee mesh coverage. Avoid placing it inside a closed cabinet or near metal surfaces. For IR control, the M2 needs line-of-sight to the appliances it controls — in HDB / condo flats this typically means one M2 per room or per zone where IR-controlled appliances live.
• Power. Plug the supplied Micro-USB cable into any standard 5V / 1A or 5V / 2A USB charger you already own (smartphone / tablet charger). The M2 draws under 2 watts.
• Wi-Fi. The M2 joins your home 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi during the Aqara Home app setup. If you prefer wired, use the RJ45 port for Ethernet — data only, no power over Ethernet.
• Setup time. Roughly 5–10 minutes for the hub itself; each child Aqara Zigbee accessory then pairs in under a minute.
• HDB / condo notes. Singapore HDB and condo flats are typically 65–110 m² — the M2 covers a typical 3-room to 5-room HDB layout when placed centrally. For larger landed homes, add Aqara repeater devices to extend the mesh.

Specifications

Model	HM2-G01
Dimensions	100.5 x 30.75 mm (round puck)
Colour	Black
Wireless protocols	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz · Zigbee 3.0 IEEE 802.15.4 · Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0 (setup only)
Input power	5V — 1A or 5V — 2A via Micro-USB
Ports	USB-A (1) · Micro-USB (1, power) · RJ45 Ethernet (1, data only)
Built-in speaker	Yes — configurable for alarms, doorbell, alarm clock
IR control	360° infrared transmitter — emit only (no IR learn / no status sync)
Antenna	Dual Wi-Fi (2×2 MIMO)
Zigbee capacity	Up to 128 Aqara Zigbee child devices (repeater devices recommended at higher counts)
Ecosystems	Aqara Home · Apple HomeKit (bridge for Zigbee children) · Google Home · Amazon Alexa
Operating temperature	5°C ~ 50°C
Operating humidity	0 ~ 95% RH, non-condensing

What’s in the box

• Aqara M2 Hub x 1
• Micro-USB cable x 1
• User manual x 1

Note: no power adapter included. Use any standard 5V USB charger you already have — PassionHome does not bundle power adapters on Aqara products.

Warranty and authorised-dealer details

PassionHome.sg is an Authorised Aqara Dealer in Singapore, listed on Aqara’s official partner network. All Aqara products sold here:

• Carry the official 24-month Aqara manufacturer warranty
• Are sourced direct from Aqara distribution channels — never grey-market
• Are SG-voltage and SG-frequency stock — no transformer or step-down needed
• Are covered by Singapore-based warranty service through the Aqara Service Center — no overseas RMA

Warranty term: 24 months from purchase date. For warranty claims, bring the unit to the Aqara Service Center. PassionHome can help guide you through the warranty process; reach out via WhatsApp +65 9051 7063.

Frequently asked questions

Related Aqara products

• Step up to Matter / Thread: Aqara Hub M200 at $149 — Matter Controller + Thread Border Router + PoE + dual-band Wi-Fi 6 + IR learn + Apple Home AC voice.
• Flagship hub: Aqara M3 Hub at $289 — everything in the M200, plus eMMC local storage and security-device classification (for Aqara smart locks that require it).
• Browse the full Aqara range at PassionHome: /product-category/aqara/.