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Nuki Keypad 2 with number pad and fingerprint reader

Nuki Keypad 2

Bluetooth PIN and fingerprint accessory for compatible Nuki locks

A useful way to add phone-free entry to an older Nuki, especially when fingerprints would save the household from remembering codes.

Bluetooth€159
No brand hub or Thread router required
Google Nest Wifi Pro router

Google Nest Wifi Pro

Wi-Fi 6E mesh router, Google Home hub and Thread border router

Nest Wifi Pro is worth considering for a simple Google-managed Wi-Fi 6E network at a good price, especially when Thread is useful too.

Thread$199.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
IKEA DIRIGERA Hub

IKEA DIRIGERA Hub

IKEA Matter Controller, Bridge and Thread Border Router

DIRIGERA is worth considering for a substantial collection of older IKEA smart products.

Matter bridge$139.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black Sonos Ray compact soundbar

Sonos Ray

Small optical TV soundbar with Sonos music streaming

Ray is a reasonable $219 Sonos TV upgrade when space is tight, the TV has optical output and its remote can send compatible infrared commands.

Wi-Fi$219
No brand hub or Thread router required
Amazon eero 6+ router

Amazon eero 6+

Wi-Fi 6 mesh router with Alexa Matter controller and Thread border router

Good value at the checked $159.99 US pair price when you actually need an eero Wi-Fi mesh.

ThreadFrom $94.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi plus Ethernet

Apple TV 4K Wi-Fi + Ethernet (3rd generation)

4K media streamer, Apple home hub and Thread border router

Choose the 128 GB Apple TV 4K when you want both an Apple streamer and a Thread home hub, especially with Ethernet available near the TV.

Thread$249
No brand hub or Thread router required
Bosch Smart Home Controller II

Bosch Smart Home Controller II

Matter Bridge and Bosch Smart Home Hub

Worth buying when you want Bosch’s heating and alarm system, or need to share an existing Bosch installation through Matter.

Matter bridgeFrom €79.95
No brand hub or Thread router required
Black Sonos Beam Gen 2 compact soundbar

Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Compact HDMI soundbar with virtual Dolby Atmos height effects

Beam Gen 2 remains a sensible compact TV soundbar when its 65 cm width, HDMI control and Sonos music features fit the room.

Wi-Fi$499
No brand hub or Thread router required
Google Nest Hub second-generation smart display

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

7-inch smart display, Google Home hub and Thread border router

Nest Hub second generation still makes sense as a bedside clock or kitchen photo display with useful touch controls.

Thread$99.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
Apple HomePod mini smart speaker

Apple HomePod mini

Smart speaker, Matter Controller and Thread Border Router

HomePod mini is the sensible first Apple home hub when you also want Siri and a small speaker.

Thread$129
No brand hub or Thread router required
Google Nest Thermostat (2020)

Google Nest Thermostat (2020)

Programmable thermostat with app control

A sensible discounted Nest for a simple HVAC system when you want phone control and set your own schedule.

Wi-FiFrom $99.99
No brand hub or Thread router required