Does Smart Connect functionality extend to AIMesh nodes that don't support it?

I searched the forum and I think I know the answer, but information wasn't completely clear, so I wanted to confirm with you.

If I have an RT-AX86U as a main router with Smart Connect enabled, and an RT-AC68U as an AIMesh node, will the latter get Smart Connect functionality too? If not, does it make sense to have it enabled on the main router?

Thank you.