Another “works for me”. 
Yes, the matter server is up and running and if I add the M3 hub as a Matter device in HA, it’s visible in the Matter integration. The M3 hub and also my Homepod Mini are showing up as Thread Border routers.
Maybe Zigbee Devices attached to the Hub could be exposed. I didn’t test this. But Matter devices are not exposed, maybe because they are not recognized as child devices in the Aquara Hub.
Great news. Does this also mean that the Aqara Camera G3 will finally have easy integration?
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Is that a matter device?
Matter standard current version still doesn’t support cameras or home security systems. Some kind of camera support as a new Matter device type in the future is however on Matter standard roadmap. See:
”The Connectivity Standards Alliance says support for security cameras, garage door controllers, ambient motion and presence sensors, Wi-Fi routers, and access points are all on its roadmap. It is also working on more features for existing device types.
Device types supported by Matter
As of August 2024, the Matter spec supports the following device types:
Implemented
These device types are in the Matter spec and are currently supported by some or all Matter-compatible platforms.
- Air purifiers
- Air quality sensors
- Blinds and shades
- Bridges (for bridging other protocols, such as Zigbee)
- Door locks
- Fans
- Light bulbs and light switches (including smart buttons)
- Plugs and outlets
- Robot vacuums
- Room air conditioners (i.e., window units)
- Safety and security sensors (motion, contact)
- Televisions and media devices
- Thermostats and other HVAC controllers
Announced
These device types have been added to the Matter spec but are not currently supported by any platforms and / or there are no available products to buy in these categories.
- Refrigerators / Freezers
- Washing machines
- Water management devices — leak and frost detectors, rain sensors, controllable valves
- Smoke and CO alarms
- Microwave ovens
- Dryers
- Dishwashers
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Matter supports basic functions for most device types, which means that whether you use a gadget in Apple Home or Amazon Alexa, you’ll have the same controls. Smart home platforms can add features on top of Matter, plus you may need to use the manufacturer’s app for features not supported by Matter — such as setting dynamic lighting scenes for smart lights, mapping for robot vacuums, and PINs for smart locks.
I just figured out the real benefit of Aqara joining the WWHA programme.
It isn’t that HA users will get better devices from Aqara or know what to expect from an Aqara device, although this may happen to some small degree.
No, the true benefit is that the many, many people buying an Aqara device, to work with say Alexa or Google, will see Home Assistant on the packaging - and may get curious. In turn, more people will get into Home Assistant and more manufactures will take HA seriously.
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You have got Home Assistant up there with the big 4: Samsung, Google, Amazon and Fruit salad. If that isn’t something that should help push the distribution of HA then I don’t know.
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Does it mean Aqara U200 is going to show which user locked/unlocked the door or how it was locked/unlocked (manual, keypad, app etc)?
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Yes, that is something we want to implement indeed. problem is that HA itself has no definition of user/lock management at all so we first have to fix that in order to fix it for Matter (and Z-wave)
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@Hedda in response to your list of supported device types. HA actually supports all new device types for Matter 1.3 already but we do not yet have full platform coverage. So for instance you can only partially control these devices until we extend our support, which is also somewhat depending on manufacturers actually sending devices to us (or diagnostics dump so we can mock it).
We try to be the ecosystem that is most ahead of the game in terms of devicetype support and (some) manufacturers are actually working closely with us to add support for new device types.
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Hello.
I just started with HA but was missing guide to proper integration of Aqara hub and devices… (Aqara hub M2 EU)
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In Aqara app (I use Iphone) - DEVICES - Aqara hub M2 - Settings - Expose to Matter. You will be given QR code and a code of 4+3+4 digits
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In Home Assistant app - New Integration - Matter - NEW - QR + code : AND IT WORKS and adds ALL m devices to HA:
- Air quality sensors
- Blinds and shades
- Light bulbs and light switches (including smart buttons)
- Plugs and outlets
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