SwitchBot RGBICWW Strip Light5 m multicolor and tunable-white light stripThe more compelling SwitchBot strip for a new effects-focused purchase at the checked $1 premium.Wi-FiFrom $32.49No brand hub or Thread router required
Tapo P316MMatter Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip with Energy MonitoringP316M is worth considering for a busy desk or media cabinet where six separate smart plugs would be cumbersome.Wi-Fi$47.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Tapo P430MMatter Outdoor Smart Wi-Fi Dimmer PlugP430M is an appealing low-cost upgrade for outdoor lights that are already dimmable.Wi-Fi$23.99No brand hub or Thread router required
ThirdReality Smart Plug M1Matter Wi-Fi Smart Plug with Power MeteringSmart Plug M1 is worth considering for one metering outlet in Home Assistant or SmartThings, especially as part of a larger order.Wi-FiFrom $12.99No brand hub or Thread router required
ThirdReality Smart Switch MT1Matter-over-Thread Mechanical Wall Switch ActuatorMT1 is a clever choice when avoiding rewiring matters more than a discreet finish.Thread$34.99Needs a Thread border router
Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (Euro profile)Compact smart lock with a replacement Euro-profile cylinderWorth considering when you want a compact Nuki and already need a new Euro-profile cylinder.Thread€349Needs a Thread border router
Aqara Valve Controller T1 (VC-X01D / VC-X01E)Battery-powered retrofit motor for indoor quarter-turn water valvesA useful retrofit for a freely moving indoor quarter-turn water valve, especially when an Aqara hub and leak sensors are already installed.Matter bridge$69.99Needs a brand hub
Kwikset Halo SelectRekeyable touchscreen deadbolt with a separate door sensorMost convincing as a Wi-Fi keypad lock for a household that values scheduled guest codes, open-door alerts and keeping a compatible existing key.ThreadFrom $223.80Needs a Thread border router
ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint MatterFingerprint deadbolt with a keypad and door sensorA sensible fingerprint lock for a household that prefers buttons and a backup key to phone-wallet entry.ThreadFrom $176Needs a Thread border router
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
Aqara Smart Lock U300Fingerprint lever lock for compatible single-bore doorsA useful premium lever for a garage entry, workshop or office where a fingerprint on the handle saves reaching for a key.Thread$229.99Needs a Thread border router
Tapo H110 Smart IR & IoT HubMatter Bridge and Smart IR & IoT HubH110 is good value for giving a working infrared appliance a few useful smart controls, especially alongside Tapo sensors.Matter bridge$29.99No brand hub or Thread router required