Nuki Smart Lock Pro (4th generation)Legacy European retrofit lock with a removable rechargeable Power PackStill useful for an owner who values the removable Power Pack and already has dependable entry.Thread€289Needs a Thread border router
Tapo L535EUS E26 Matter Wi-Fi color bulbL535E 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 $14.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Dual Relay Module T2 (DCM-K01)Two-output retrofit relay with dry-contact and motor optionsT2 is most appealing when its dry contacts solve a real control job and an Aqara bridge is already available.Matter bridge$34.99Needs a brand hub
Home Assistant GreenPlug-and-play Home Assistant hub with Ethernet and no built-in radiosThe 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$199No brand hub or Thread router required
JBL Authentics 200Wi-Fi smart speakerA characterful room speaker whose physical knobs, wired input and broad streaming options justify considering it.Wi-Fi$379.95No brand hub or Thread router required
Leviton Decora Smart Outdoor Plug D215OMatter Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi PlugWorth its $59.99 price when the dusk sensor, cold-weather rating or optional wall switch solves a specific outdoor problem.Wi-Fi$59.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Kasa KS205Matter Smart Wi-Fi Light SwitchKS205 is a capable basic wall switch, but it needs a better price to be our first choice.Wi-Fi$17.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Kasa KS225Matter Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer SwitchKS225 offers useful wall dimming and adjustable fades, but its checked $24.99 single-switch price is difficult to defend against an S505D two-pack at the same price.Wi-Fi$24.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Tapo T315 Smart Temperature & Humidity MonitorMatter-bridged temperature and humidity monitorT315 earns its place on a shelf where someone will read the temperature and humidity regularly.Matter bridge$29.99Needs a brand hub
Tapo P100M (Europe)Schuko Matter Wi-Fi on/off plugP100M is worth keeping if you already use it to switch a lamp.Wi-FiNo brand hub or Thread router required
Eve Door & WindowWireless Contact SensorEve Door & Window is worth considering for its magnet spacers and useful opening history in an Apple home.Thread$43.95Needs a Thread border router
Eve MotionWireless Motion SensorEve Motion makes sense for an Apple home that needs adjustable motion settings, or a cold location beyond IKEA MYGGSPRAY’s stated range.Thread$49.95Needs a Thread border router