Hubs integration
Aqara Hub M2vsSamsung SmartThings Hub v3
Side-by-side smart home compatibility — HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Matter.
Aqara Hub M2
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Samsung SmartThings Hub v3
3/5
ecosystems (native)
Better pick| Ecosystem | Aqara Hub M2 | Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeKit | ✓ Native support | ⚠ Workaround required |
| Amazon Alexa | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Google Home | ✓ Native support | ✓ Native support |
| Samsung SmartThings | ✕ No | ✓ Native support |
| Matter | ✕ No | ✕ No |
Which should you buy?
Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 supports more ecosystems natively. If you want the fewest workarounds, it's the stronger pick.
Aqara Hub M2 works natively with Apple HomeKit, where Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 requires a workaround or has no support.
Samsung SmartThings Hub v3 works natively with Samsung SmartThings, where Aqara Hub M2 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