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White ThirdReality Smart Switch MT1 mechanical wall-switch actuator

ThirdReality Smart Switch MT1

Matter-over-Thread Mechanical Wall Switch Actuator

MT1 is a clever choice when avoiding rewiring matters more than a discreet finish.

Thread$34.99
Needs a Thread border router
White Aqara Valve Controller T1 with its metal pipe clamp and rotating arm

Aqara Valve Controller T1 (VC-X01D / VC-X01E)

Battery-powered retrofit motor for indoor quarter-turn water valves

A useful retrofit for a freely moving indoor quarter-turn water valve, especially when an Aqara hub and leak sensors are already installed.

Matter bridge$69.99
Needs a brand hub
White rectangular Eve Light Switch for North America, with a broad touch surface and green status light

Eve Light Switch (US Matter version)

Single-pole and three-way smart light switch

Eve Light Switch is worth considering for an Apple Home household that already uses Thread and wants schedules stored on the switch.

Thread$54.95
Needs a Thread border router
White Inovelli VTM31-SN dimmer with a blue LED bar

Inovelli White Series Smart Dimmer

Wired dimmer with programmable paddle and LED bar

A good premium choice when a wall switch needs to run scenes, show a useful status or keep smart bulbs powered.

ThreadFrom $65
Needs a Thread border router
White Leviton D2ELV dimmer in front of a phone showing My Leviton controls

Leviton Decora Smart ELV/LED Dimmer D2ELV

Matter ELV/LED Phase Selectable Dimmer

A worthwhile $74.99 choice for compatible electronic low-voltage or reverse-phase LED lighting that a cheaper smart dimmer cannot handle.

Wi-Fi$74.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Blue Shelly 1 Gen3 relay with black terminals and separate load and power connections

Shelly 1 Gen3

Single-channel relay with dry contacts and AC or DC power

Shelly 1 Gen3 is a strong-value choice for adding one smart control while keeping an existing switch.

Wi-Fi€13.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
Blue Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 showing its five black screw terminals and 8 A rating

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

Compact mains-powered relay with dry contacts

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is a good €13.90 choice when a small relay will fit where the full-size model will not.

Wi-Fi€13.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
Red Shelly 1PM Gen3 with black screw terminals and a 16 A AC rating

Shelly 1PM Gen3

Single-channel relay with AC power monitoring

Shelly 1PM Gen3 is good value for adding control and consumption readings to one suitable mains circuit.

Wi-Fi€14.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
Red Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3 with four black screw terminals and an 8 A AC rating

Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3

Compact mains relay with AC power monitoring

Shelly 1PM Mini Gen3 is a convincing €14.90 option for monitoring and switching one suitable small load in a tight space.

Wi-Fi€14.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black Shelly 2PM Gen3 module with black screw terminals and its two-channel wiring diagram printed on top

Shelly 2PM Gen3

Two-channel relay or single AC blind controller with metering

Shelly 2PM Gen3 is the better-value starting point for ordinary two-circuit switching or a compatible AC blind motor.

Wi-FiFrom €19.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Relay Switch 1 module

SwitchBot Relay Switch 1

Single dry-contact relay with a small SwitchBot gateway

A good small retrofit relay when the job needs a dry contact and you already use SwitchBot accessories nearby.

Wi-Fi$15.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Relay Switch 1PM module

SwitchBot Relay Switch 1PM

Single powered relay with AC energy monitoring

An appealing low-cost relay for a suitable mains circuit when you will use SwitchBot’s consumption readings.

Wi-Fi$16.99
No brand hub or Thread router required