Aqara Hub M3 vs BroadLink RM4 Pro comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and BroadLink sites.

2026 verdict

RF blinds are the only reason to look past the Aqara Hub M3 here: it wins on rating, connectivity, protocols and integrations with dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Zigbee, Thread, Matter bridging and HomeKit plus SmartThings support, an entire smart home backbone with IR control included. The BroadLink RM4 Pro is the much cheaper remote-control specialist that uniquely learns and transmits fixed-code 433MHz RF for blinds, fans and outlets alongside IR, with solid local Home Assistant control. Smart learning features on both. Households with RF gear to automate need the BroadLink; everyone else gets vastly more from the better-rated Aqara Hub M3.

Feature	Aqara Hub M3	BroadLink RM4 Pro	Winner
Price	$159.99	$44.99	BroadLink RM4 Pro
Rating	4.0	3.9	Aqara Hub M3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi	Aqara Hub M3
Protocols	Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge, IR	IR, RF	Aqara Hub M3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant	Aqara Hub M3
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Univeral Remote Control	YES	YES	Tie
Smart Learning	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Hub M3

$159.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.0
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
+ Protocols: Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge, IR
- Price: $159.99 vs $44.99

BroadLink

BroadLink RM4 Pro

$44.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $44.99
- Rating: 3.9 vs 4.0
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Hub M3 or BroadLink RM4 Pro?

Aqara Hub M3 wins with its higher owner rating, multi-protocol hub hardware (Zigbee, Thread, Matter, Bluetooth, Ethernet) and HomeKit plus SmartThings support. BroadLink RM4 Pro is far cheaper and uniquely adds RF control for blinds, fans and outlets.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Hub M3 and BroadLink RM4 Pro?

Role and radio. The M3 is a smart home hub coordinating Zigbee and Thread devices with Matter bridging and IR as a bonus. The RM4 Pro is a remote-control specialist covering IR plus fixed-code 433MHz RF, but it has no hub functions, no HomeKit and 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Can the Aqara Hub M3 control RF devices like blinds?

No, the Aqara Hub M3 has IR but no RF. The BroadLink RM4 Pro can learn common fixed-code 433MHz RF remotes for blinds, curtains and fans, though proprietary or rolling-code RF gear often will not work, so check your devices first.

Which fits better in an Apple or Matter home?

The Aqara Hub M3 by far: it bridges into Apple HomeKit natively and acts as a Matter bridge and Thread border router. The BroadLink RM4 Pro has no native HomeKit or SmartThings support, reaching HomeKit only indirectly through Home Assistant setups.

Who should buy Aqara Hub M3?

Choose Aqara Hub M3 if you want one device to anchor a smart home: Zigbee, Thread, Matter, local automations, IR control and every major platform. It suits Aqara-centric setups especially, since third-party Zigbee gear must come in via Matter.

Who should buy BroadLink RM4 Pro?

Choose BroadLink RM4 Pro if your goal is affordable voice control of IR and RF gear: TVs, ACs, receivers, plus 433MHz blinds and fans, with strong Home Assistant local control. It is a remote-control box, not a smart home hub.

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