Govee AI Sync Box 2 H6604HDMI lighting sync box and backlight for 75–85-inch TVsA sensible premium option for console and external-streamer users who want screen-matched lighting without a camera on the television.Wi-FiFrom $259.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Smart Lock U300Fingerprint lever lock for compatible single-bore doorsA useful premium lever for a garage entry, workshop or office where a fingerprint on the handle saves reaching for a key.Thread$229.99Needs a Thread border router
Tapo H110 Smart IR & IoT HubMatter Bridge and Smart IR & IoT HubH110 is good value for giving a working infrared appliance a few useful smart controls, especially alongside Tapo sensors.Matter bridge$29.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Eve Light Switch (US Matter version)Single-pole and three-way smart light switchEve Light Switch is worth considering for an Apple Home household that already uses Thread and wants schedules stored on the switch.Thread$54.95Needs a Thread border router
eufy Smart Lock E30Fingerprint deadbolt with Wi-Fi and Matter over ThreadE30 still makes sense as an inexpensive fingerprint lock for an existing eufy household, but only with a verified seller, return policy and a worthwhile discount.Thread$169.99Needs a Thread border router
Govee COB Strip Light Pro H61E6Five-metre indoor color strip with a silicone diffuserThe original COB Strip Light Pro suits a visible, continuous line of color, but its current five-metre price is difficult to recommend.Wi-FiFrom $99.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Eve Thermo ControlTemperature Sensor & ControllerThermo Control is a worthwhile add-on when an Eve-heated room feels wrong because temperature is measured beside the radiator.Thread€79.95Needs a Thread border router
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Permanent Outdoor Lights Starter KitsTrimmable roofline light kit with color and 2200 to 6500K white, 49 to 147 ftThe best middle choice for a roofline that needs trimming or warm evening white: the strings can be cut to fit and every puck has dedicated warm and cool white LEDs, for well under Govee's Pro price.Wi-FiFrom $179.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Tado Wireless Receiver X (EU, TR04)Wireless Boiler Receiver and Thread Border RouterBuy the separate EU receiver to replace or extend a supported Tado X installation when the room controls are already covered.Thread border routerFrom €89.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat X Starter Kit (1st gen, EU)Wireless Smart Thermostat KitTado's own shop now sells this first-generation kit only refurbished, with a one-year limited warranty.Thread€134.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 H705EOne-hundred-foot roofline kit with color and fixed white lightingThe sensible buy for a straightforward roofline that fits its fixed sections: about $280 for 100ft with color and 4000K white, about $160 less than the comparable Pro kit.Wi-Fi$279.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Eve Energy OutdoorSmart Outdoor Outlet & Power MeterEve Energy Outdoor makes sense as part of a permanent patio or garage electrical upgrade.Thread€79.95Needs a Thread border router