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Tapo S515D KIT Matter smart Wi-Fi 3-way dimmer switch kit

Tapo S515D KIT

Matter Smart Wi-Fi 3-Way Dimmer Switch Kit

S515D KIT is an appealing way to dim one lighting circuit from both ends of a hall or room.

Wi-FiFrom $44.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
White tink Basics door and window contact sensor with its separate magnet

tink Basics Matter Door & Window Sensor

AAA-powered indoor contact sensor

A practical open/close trigger when its 10 mm mounting allowance and ordinary AAA batteries suit the frame.

ThreadFrom €26.39
Needs a Thread border router
White tink Basics Matter Smart Plug shown against a white background

tink Basics Matter Smart Plug

Schuko Wi-Fi on/off plug without energy metering

A serviceable basic switch for a lamp or indoor decoration, especially as a discounted add-on or multipack.

Wi-FiFrom €16.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Nuki Smart Lock 4th generation

Nuki Smart Lock (4th generation)

Legacy European retrofit lock with replaceable AA batteries

Worth keeping if it already fits your door and works well.

Thread€189
Needs a Thread border router
Nuki Smart Lock Pro 4th generation in white

Nuki Smart Lock Pro (4th generation)

Legacy European retrofit lock with a removable rechargeable Power Pack

Still useful for an owner who values the removable Power Pack and already has dependable entry.

Thread€289
Needs a Thread border router
Manufacturer illustration of four Tapo L535E E26 color bulbs

Tapo L535E

US E26 Matter Wi-Fi color bulb

L535E is an appealing way to add color to US lamps without a lighting hub or Thread hardware, and the four-pack is the better buy when four lamps need one.

Wi-FiFrom $14.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
White Aqara Dual Relay Module T2 with nine wiring terminals and front controls

Aqara Dual Relay Module T2 (DCM-K01)

Two-output retrofit relay with dry-contact and motor options

T2 is most appealing when its dry contacts solve a real control job and an Aqara bridge is already available.

Matter bridge$34.99
Needs a brand hub
Black Sonos Move 2 portable speaker

Sonos Move 2

Large portable stereo speaker with a replaceable battery

Move 2 is worth considering as a substantial Sonos room speaker that occasionally goes outside.

Wi-Fi$499
No brand hub or Thread router required
Home Assistant Green hub with a translucent case over a black aluminium heatsink, power and network cables attached

Home Assistant Green

Plug-and-play Home Assistant hub with Ethernet and no built-in radios

The simplest way to start a Home Assistant home for Matter: Home Assistant OS comes installed, and that is the only setup Home Assistant supports for its Matter Server.

Ethernet$199
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black JBL Authentics 200 with gold trim, square grille and three top control knobs

JBL Authentics 200

Wi-Fi smart speaker

A characterful room speaker whose physical knobs, wired input and broad streaming options justify considering it.

Wi-Fi$379.95
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black Leviton D215O outdoor plug with its short power cord and single controlled outlet

Leviton Decora Smart Outdoor Plug D215O

Matter Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Plug

Worth its $59.99 price when the dusk sensor, cold-weather rating or optional wall switch solves a specific outdoor problem.

Wi-Fi$59.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Kasa KS205 Matter smart Wi-Fi light switch

Kasa KS205

Matter Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch

KS205 is a capable basic wall switch, but it needs a better price to be our first choice.

Wi-Fi$17.99
No brand hub or Thread router required