Zemismart M1 Pro Matter Hub
By Ethan Halfhide · Updated
The Zemismart M1 Pro is a Matter certified Thread and Zigbee hub that bridges up to 128 Zigbee devices into Matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings. It lists for $75.99 on the manufacturer site and includes built in IR control for TVs and ACs. Best suited to buyers consolidating Zigbee gear under Matter.
Matter controller, Thread border router, Zigbee hub and IR blaster in one $69 box.
Zemismart M1 Pro Matter HubSpecs and price last verified September 27, 2026
Specifications
- Price
- $75.99
- Device type
- Smart Hub
- Ecosystems
- Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings
- Rooms
- Not listed
- Connectivity
- Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Infrared
- Hub required
- No
- Rental friendly
- No
- Matter certified
- Yes
- Installation
- Not listed
- Energy Star
- No
- Local control
- Yes
- Voice control
- Yes
About
The M1 Pro bundles four roles most homes otherwise buy separately: Matter controller, Thread border router, Tuya Zigbee hub and infrared blaster for legacy AV gear. It connects over Ethernet or dual-band Wi-Fi and works with Apple Home, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. At $69 it is one of the cheapest routes to bridging older Zigbee and IR devices into a Matter setup.
Setup and compatibility notes
Requires the Zemismart or Tuya Smart Life app for initial pairing. Acts as a Thread border router and Zigbee gateway, so a Thread capable ecosystem controller (Apple TV, HomePod, Google Nest speaker with Thread, or SmartThings hub) is not strictly required but improves multi admin support. No subscription is needed for local control or automations.
Pros
- +Four device roles in one unit at a low price
- +Ethernet option for a stable wired backhaul
- +Built-in IR control rescues legacy AV equipment
- +Works with Home Assistant
Cons
- −Tuya-based Zigbee stack may not pair with every Zigbee device
- −Smaller brand with less support depth than Aqara or SmartThings
- −Documentation is thinner than mainstream hubs
How it compares
| Device | Price | Ecosystems | Matter | Hub required | Local control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zemismart M1 Pro Matter Hub | $75.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Samsung SmartThings Station | $59.99 | Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Aqara Smart Hub M3 | $159.99 | Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit, Matter, SmartThings | Yes | No | Yes |
| Amazon Echo Hub | $179.99 | Alexa, Matter | Yes | No | Yes |
FAQ
- Does the Zemismart M1 Pro work with Apple Home?
- Yes, it is Matter certified and can be added to Apple Home along with Google Home and SmartThings.
- Does the M1 Pro need a separate hub?
- No, the M1 Pro is itself the hub. It bridges Zigbee and Thread devices and exposes them to Matter based ecosystems.
- Does it need a subscription?
- No subscription is mentioned for local device control or automations on the product page.
- How many devices can it support?
- The manufacturer states it can bridge up to 128 connected Zigbee sub-devices.
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About the author
Ethan Halfhide: Ethan Halfhide is a smart home enthusiast and AI technologist who follows the connected home market closely, from smart locks and security cameras to robot vacuums, lighting, sensors and hubs. He curates HomeGearLab's device directory, comparing products on published specs, compatibility, setup requirements and price so readers can pick gear that fits their home and works together.