Hubs integration
Aqara Hub M2vsHOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Aqara Hub M2
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pickHOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box)
1/5
ecosystems (native)
| Ecosystem | Aqara Hub M2 | HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✕ No |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✕ No |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Aqara Hub M2 supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Aqara Hub M2 works natively with Amazon Alexa and Google Home, where HOOBS 4 (HomeBridge Box) requires a workaround or has no support.
Aqara Hub M2
Legend
✓ Native supportWorks out of the box✓ MatterSupported via Matter standard⚠ Workaround requiredPossible with a bridge/hub✕ NoNot supported