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Black WAREMA Xeenos Go Aktor Jalousie UP in-wall actuator with six labeled terminals

WAREMA Xeenos Go Aktor Jalousie UP (2086281)

In-wall Matter-over-Thread venetian blind actuator

WAREMA Xeenos Go Aktor Jalousie UP is a plausible choice for an electrician-led venetian-blind retrofit, but it is hard to recommend on price alone.

Thread€119.90
Needs a Thread border router
Homey Pro (2026) hub with its colored light ring, beside its retail box

Homey Pro (2026)

Matter Hub and Thread Border Router

The Homey to buy new when your home already has Z-Wave, Bluetooth or infrared devices, or more brands than the Pro mini's memory comfortably serves.

Thread$449
No brand hub or Thread router required
Fifth-generation Eve Thermo attached to a radiator, with its touch arrows and temperature display visible

Eve Thermo (5th generation)

Smart Radiator Valve

Eve Thermo is a good choice for scheduled radiator heating without an Eve account or subscription, especially in an existing Thread home.

Thread€79.95
Needs a Thread border router
Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite in silver and black

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite

Interior cylinder motor with a physical lock button

A sensible inexpensive motor when you want phone access, a useful interior button and an unchanged outside keyhole.

Thread£130
Needs a Thread border router
White SONOFF AirGuard CO₂ display showing carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity together

SONOFF AirGuard CO₂ SAWF-08P

Desktop CO₂, temperature and humidity monitor

AirGuard CO₂ is worth considering for a desk where the carbon dioxide reading should stay visible alongside temperature and humidity.

Wi-Fi$49.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
White SONOFF AirGuard particle monitor showing PM2.5 concentration, temperature and humidity

SONOFF AirGuard PM2.5/PM10 SAWF-07P

Desktop particle, temperature and humidity monitor

AirGuard PM2.5/PM10 is a useful $39.90 choice when you want a visible particle reading, Wi-Fi and configurable alerts.

Wi-Fi$39.90
No brand hub or Thread router required
ThirdReality garage remote-button actuator with its adjustable holder and separate tilt sensor

ThirdReality Smart Garage Door Opener

Matter-over-Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller

ThirdReality’s garage accessory is a clever retrofit when you want to keep the opener wiring untouched: it presses a compatible existing remote and uses a tilt sensor for door state.

Wi-FiFrom $39.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black Aqara Hub M200 smart home hub

Aqara Hub M200

Matter Controller, Thread Border Router, and Aqara Hub

The better-value Aqara hub for a modest installation.

Matter bridgeFrom $69.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300

Aqara Presence Multi-Sensor FP300

Battery-powered radar/PIR presence and climate sensor

The more compelling Aqara presence sensor for a new room when hiding a power cable is awkward.

ThreadFrom $49.99
Needs a Thread border router
White Sensereo MSC-1 smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with a central LCD

Sensereo MSC-1 Smoke & CO

European combination alarm with a local CO display

MSC-1 is worth considering when one European alarm needs to detect both smoke and CO and show a reading without a phone.

Thread$69.99
Needs a Thread border router
White SONOFF MINI DUO with a green strip of seven screw terminals

SONOFF MINI DUO MINI-2GS

Dual-channel Matter Wi-Fi relay

MINI DUO is a good-value choice for two ordinary lighting circuits that meet in one suitable switch box.

Wi-Fi$17.90
No brand hub or Thread router required