Shelly 2L Gen4Two-channel lighting relay for switches without a neutralShelly 2L Gen4 is the sensible new buy for two suitable lighting circuits where the switch box has no neutral.Wi-Fi€38.90No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot RGBICWW Light Bars (EU/UK)Pair of multicolor and tunable-white light barsWorth the small premium over SwitchBot's RGBICWW Strip Light when two movable light sources suit a desk, monitor or television better than one fixed adhesive run.Wi-Fi€55.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus DesktopDesktop touchscreen, Zigbee hub, and Matter bridgeA useful luxury for an Aqara household that wants shared controls on a table or counter.Matter bridge€299.99No brand hub or Thread router required
SONOFF MINI ONE PM MINI-1GSPCompact 16 A Matter relay with bidirectional meteringMINI ONE PM is the more compelling new purchase than MINIR4M when you want metering or local control: it adds both for $7 more without a larger case.Wi-Fi$19.90No brand hub or Thread router required
Nanoleaf Smart LED Monitor StandWalnut-veneer monitor riser with task and RGB lightingAn appealing desk upgrade when the monitor needs this exact lift and both task and ambient lighting will earn daily use.Wi-FiFrom $169.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Power Plug H2 EU (SP-P05E)Type E/F smart plug with energy monitoringPower Plug H2 EU is worth its roughly €30 price when a 16 A Matter-over-Thread plug is the actual requirement, especially if the option to move into Aqara Zigbee is useful.ThreadFrom €28.95Needs a Thread border router
Eve Thermostat (Europe)Smart Thermostat for Underfloor HeatingEve Thermostat is appealing for a compatible underfloor-heating room where quiet switching and simple physical controls matter.Thread€119.96Needs a Thread border router
Sensereo MS-1 Interlink Smoke AlarmEuropean smoke alarm with linked sirens over ThreadMS-1 Interlink is the Sensereo smoke alarm I would choose for several rooms: its $10 premium over the ordinary MS-1 buys automatic linked sirens.Thread$59.99Needs a Thread border router
SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro (US)Portable battery air circulator with remote and night lightAn appealing portable fan when moving airflow between rooms or away from sockets matters.Wi-FiFrom $99.59No brand hub or Thread router required
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Ceiling LightDual-sided indoor color ceiling fixture, US 120 VA worthwhile ceiling replacement when you want both ordinary overhead light and a colored halo without adding lamps.Wi-FiFrom $79.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Schlage Sense ProKeyless replacement deadbolt with Apple hands-free entryAn appealing but expensive way to stop reaching for a key, phone or fingerprint reader.Thread$399Needs a Thread border router
Google Home Speaker (2026)Smart speaker, Google Home hub and Thread border routerGoogle Home Speaker is an appealing $99.99 addition when you want music, voice control and a Thread hub in the same room.Thread$99.99No brand hub or Thread router required