Google TV Streamer (4K)4K media streamer, Google Home hub and Thread border routerGoogle TV Streamer is useful when an older television needs a new Google TV interface, Ethernet and a Thread home hub.Thread$149.99No 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
eufy Smart Lock E30Fingerprint deadbolt with Wi-Fi and Matter over ThreadE30 still makes sense as an inexpensive fingerprint lock for an existing eufy household, but only with a verified seller, return policy and a worthwhile discount.Thread$169.99Needs 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
Eve Thermo ControlTemperature Sensor & ControllerThermo Control is a worthwhile add-on when an Eve-heated room feels wrong because temperature is measured beside the radiator.Thread€79.95Needs a Thread border router
Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Permanent Outdoor Lights Starter KitsTrimmable roofline light kit with color and 2200 to 6500K white, 49 to 147 ftThe best middle choice for a roofline that needs trimming or warm evening white: the strings can be cut to fit and every puck has dedicated warm and cool white LEDs, for well under Govee's Pro price.Wi-FiFrom $179.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Tado Wireless Receiver X (EU, TR04)Wireless Boiler Receiver and Thread Border RouterBuy the separate EU receiver to replace or extend a supported Tado X installation when the room controls are already covered.Thread border routerFrom €89.99No 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