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
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
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
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
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)Learning thermostat with remote room sensorWorth the premium when the hallway temperature misrepresents the room you use, or your HVAC equipment needs its broader controls.Wi-FiFrom $239.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Presence Sensor FP1E (PS-S03D)USB-powered radar presence sensor for an Aqara Zigbee hubBest for an existing Aqara home with a discreet USB power route.Matter bridgeFrom $49.99Needs a brand hub
Inovelli White Series Smart DimmerWired dimmer with programmable paddle and LED barA good premium choice when a wall switch needs to run scenes, show a useful status or keep smart bulbs powered.ThreadFrom $65Needs a Thread border router
Eve WeatherConnected Weather StationEve Weather is an appealing small outdoor display for people who want readings from their own patio and will use the history in Eve’s Apple app.Thread$79.95Needs a Thread border router
Aqara Smart Lock U200Retrofit cylinder/deadbolt motor with a separate fingerprint keypadA persuasive retrofit when your existing lock is sound and you want fingerprint, PIN and Apple home key access without changing its exterior.Thread$169.99Needs a Thread border router
Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit for Roller BlindsRoller Blind MotorEve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit is worth considering when you already like your roller blinds and want scheduled movement without a visible add-on motor.ThreadFrom €149.94Needs a Thread border router