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SwitchBot Floor Lamp

SwitchBot Floor Lamp

RGB and tunable-white floor lamp

A sensible ambient lamp when you want warm white or one color and would rather move a fixture than stick up a strip.

Wi-FiFrom $50.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Garage Door Opener controller

SwitchBot Garage Door Opener

Garage retrofit controller with a wired door sensor

A reasonably priced way to check and operate a suitable existing garage door, especially when the included wired sensor saves buying separate parts.

Wi-Fi$35.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot LED Strip Light 3

SwitchBot LED Strip Light 3

5 m RGB and tunable-white light strip

A straightforward five-metre strip with proper warm-to-cool white and an included handheld remote.

Wi-FiFrom $31.49
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Lock Pro Matter Enabled retrofit smart lock

SwitchBot Lock Pro Matter Enabled

Retrofit cylinder motor with Wi-Fi and rechargeable batteries

A useful retrofit for an EU or UK home that wants remote access while keeping its existing lock and keys, helped by two swappable rechargeable batteries and a direct Wi-Fi connection.

Wi-FiFrom €149.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Plug Mini EU smart plug

SwitchBot Plug Mini EU

EU smart plug, energy meter and small SwitchBot gateway

A useful plug when its stored schedules, Bluetooth fallback or SwitchBot accessory gateway will have a real job.

Wi-FiFrom €19.80
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot Relay Switch 2PM dual relay module

SwitchBot Relay Switch 2PM

Two powered relay channels or one compatible AC shutter motor controller

Good value when two suitable circuits share one installation point, or when a compatible AC shutter motor needs control.

Wi-Fi$21.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot RGBICWW Floor Lamp

SwitchBot RGBICWW Floor Lamp

Multicolor and tunable-white floor lamp

Worth a modest premium for multicolor gradients in a corner or behind a desk.

Wi-FiFrom $62.99
No brand hub or Thread router required
SwitchBot RGBICWW Strip Light

SwitchBot RGBICWW Strip Light

5 m multicolor and tunable-white light strip

The more compelling SwitchBot strip for a new effects-focused purchase at the checked $1 premium.

Wi-FiFrom $32.49
No brand hub or Thread router required
White ThirdReality Smart Switch MT1 mechanical wall-switch actuator

ThirdReality Smart Switch MT1

Matter-over-Thread Mechanical Wall Switch Actuator

MT1 is a clever choice when avoiding rewiring matters more than a discreet finish.

Thread$34.99
Needs a Thread border router
Nuki Smart Lock Ultra with Universal Cylinder for Euro profile doors

Nuki Smart Lock Ultra (Euro profile)

Compact smart lock with a replacement Euro-profile cylinder

Worth considering when you want a compact Nuki and already need a new Euro-profile cylinder.

Thread€349
Needs a Thread border router
White Aqara Valve Controller T1 with its metal pipe clamp and rotating arm

Aqara Valve Controller T1 (VC-X01D / VC-X01E)

Battery-powered retrofit motor for indoor quarter-turn water valves

A useful retrofit for a freely moving indoor quarter-turn water valve, especially when an Aqara hub and leak sensors are already installed.

Matter bridge$69.99
Needs a brand hub
Black Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar

Sonos Arc Ultra

Wide premium TV soundbar with adjustable dialogue emphasis

Arc 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$1,099
No brand hub or Thread router required