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Tado Heat Pump Optimizer X with a black display above its white lower housing

Tado Heat Pump Optimizer X

Heat Pump Optimizer

Worth considering for a supported heat pump when tariff-aware heating or coordination with Tado rooms fills a gap in the original controls.

Thread border router€249.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
US Tapo P110M four-pack retail box showing the white energy-monitoring plug

Tapo P110M (US)

Matter Smart Wi-Fi Plug with Energy Monitoring

The US P110M is a strong-value purchase when you need two smart plugs: its two-pack costs almost the same as two basic P125M singles and adds energy monitoring.

Wi-FiFrom $23.99
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
Kasa KS225 Matter smart Wi-Fi dimmer switch

Kasa KS225

Matter Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer Switch

KS225 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$24.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Tapo P100M European smart Wi-Fi plug

Tapo P100M (Europe)

Schuko Matter Wi-Fi on/off plug

P100M is worth keeping if you already use it to switch a lamp.

Wi-Fi
No brand hub or Thread router required