Yale Smart Lock with MatterPhysical-button keypad deadbolt with a backup keyA good-value replacement deadbolt for a Google Home household that wants physical buttons, scheduled guest codes and a conventional backup key.Thread$189.99Needs a Thread border router
SwitchBot Hub 3Room control panel with a dial, infrared remote and Matter bridgeThe SwitchBot hub to choose when a room needs a usable dial and shortcuts, or an older hub has run out of Matter capacity.Matter bridge$119.99No brand hub or Thread router required
JBL Charge 6Portable Bluetooth speakerA sensible $149.95 outdoor speaker when long battery life, phone charging and a carry strap matter more than minimum bag weight.Bluetooth$149.95No brand hub or Thread router required
Nuki Smart Lock GoEuropean retrofit lock with replaceable AA batteriesA good low-cost way to automate a sound existing lock if you are happy with its bulky body and replaceable batteries.Thread€149Needs a Thread border router
Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen)Compact European retrofit lock with a built-in rechargeable batteryThe most convincing Nuki upgrade when a smaller interior lock and a choice of motor speeds matter, but your existing cylinder is worth keeping.Thread€269Needs a Thread border router
Eve Dimmer SwitchSmart Dimmer SwitchEve Dimmer Switch is an appealing upgrade when you want a discreet wall control, account-free schedules and Thread.Thread$54.95Needs a Thread border router
LIFX LunaPlug-in multicolor tabletop and wall lampA more interesting bedside or shelf lamp than its Matter badge suggests.Wi-FiFrom $64No brand hub or Thread router required
Meross Matter Smart Water Leak Sensor Kit (MS405HMA)Hub-based water-leak sensor kit with dual audible alarmsMS405HMA is worth buying for one remote leak-risk spot because the sensor and hub each sound an alarm, and the kit includes batteries plus a regional power adapter.Matter bridgeFrom $26.99Needs a brand hub
Aqara Camera Hub G5 ProOutdoor fixed camera with local detection and an Aqara hubG5 Pro is most persuasive when you want local recognition, outdoor Aqara coverage and a camera position that suits its color night vision.Matter bridgeFrom $199.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Amazon Echo Studio (2025)Premium Alexa smart speaker, Matter Controller and Thread Border RouterWorth considering when an Alexa room needs a more ambitious music system or a matching Fire TV speaker setup.Thread$219.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Climate Sensor W100Indoor temperature/humidity display with three scene buttonsA convincing room display when you will also use its buttons or an existing Aqara thermostat.ThreadFrom $39.99Needs a Thread border router
Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 EURotary wired dimmer; neutral optionalA convincing candidate when you want a familiar rotary dimmer with smart control, especially at a suitable no-neutral switch position.ThreadFrom €49.99Needs a Thread border router