Sensereo MSC-1 Smoke & COEuropean combination alarm with a local CO displayMSC-1 is worth considering when one European alarm needs to detect both smoke and CO and show a reading without a phone.Thread$69.99Needs a Thread border router
SONOFF MINI DUO MINI-2GSDual-channel Matter Wi-Fi relayMINI DUO is a good-value choice for two ordinary lighting circuits that meet in one suitable switch box.Wi-Fi$17.90No brand hub or Thread router required
Aeotec Smart Home Hub 2SmartThings Matter Controller and Thread Border RouterA sensible $119.99 foundation for a new SmartThings home using Matter, Thread and Zigbee.Thread$119.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Eve Shutter SwitchSmart Shutter ControllerEve Shutter Switch is a good fit for an Apple home with existing wired roller shutters, especially where daily sun exposure makes Adaptive Shading useful.Thread€99.95Needs a Thread border router
Govee Galaxy Light Projector 2 Pro H609DIndoor galaxy projector with eight interchangeable image discs and a speakerWorth considering for someone who specifically wants recognizable galaxy images on a wall or ceiling.Wi-FiFrom $149.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Nuki Smart Lock Ultra NordicsCompact interior retrofit motor for Scandinavian deadbolt cylindersAppealing when a good Scandinavian cylinder should stay and you want a small motor with remote access.ThreadSEK 3,499Needs a Thread border router
Shelly Power Strip 4 Gen4 (S4PL-00416EU)Four-outlet Schuko power strip with per-socket meteringShelly Power Strip 4 Gen4 is worth €59.90 when four nearby devices need separate control and metering without a row of adapters.Wi-Fi€59.90No brand hub or Thread router required
Dreame Matrix10 UltraRobot vacuum with three interchangeable mop pairs and a multi-solution dockMatrix10 Ultra is worth considering at €799 when you actively want separate mop pairs for different rooms.Wi-FiFrom €799No brand hub or Thread router required
Philips Hue Bridge ProHigh-capacity Hue lighting hub with MotionAwareBridge Pro earns its price when a large Hue installation is running out of room, or when MotionAware and flexible placement solve a specific problem.Matter bridge$139.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Philips Hue Essential A19 E26 800 lm — 4-packAffordable Hue color bulbs for equipping several lampsEssential is the sensible Hue purchase for putting useful white light and occasional color in several lamps.Thread$59.99Needs a Thread border router
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 E26 810 lmPremium color bulb with very low dimming and an extended white rangeThis premium A19 makes sense for a carefully chosen bedside or mood lamp where very low dimming and a wider white range matter daily.Thread$54.99Needs a Thread border router
SONOFF Basic Gen5 BASIC-1GS10 A Matter Wi-Fi inline switchBasic Gen5 is good value for a simple indoor on/off job with room for its larger inline case.Wi-Fi$5.99No brand hub or Thread router required