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
Sonos Arc UltraWide premium TV soundbar with adjustable dialogue emphasisArc Ultra is worth shortlisting when you want a substantial TV upgrade in one bar and will use its adjustable dialogue features and Sonos music system.Wi-Fi$1,099No brand hub or Thread router required
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
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
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
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