Level Lock ProHidden-motor replacement deadbolt with NFC and door sensingAn appealing premium lock when you want Apple home key and door sensing without a large electronic panel on the door.ThreadFrom $349Needs a Thread border router
GE Cync Keypad Dimmer Smart SwitchWired dimmer with two Cync scene buttonsWorth $44.99 for a room that already has Cync lights and two scenes you want at the wall.Wi-Fi$44.99No brand hub or Thread router required
SONOFF Orb-MW1 MINIR4M-EOn/off wall switchOrb-MW1 is a good budget choice when you want a new wall control and ordinary on/off switching is enough.Wi-Fi£17.23No brand hub or Thread router required
Govee Outdoor UpDown Wall Light H7076Hardwired outdoor wall light with up, down and side illuminationA good-value choice for making an exterior wall interesting while retaining useful adjustable white light.Wi-FiFrom $189.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 USThree-button wired dimmer; neutral optionalA good candidate for a compatible no-neutral lighting circuit or a home that specifically wants Thread and local dimming adjustment.ThreadFrom $49.99Needs a Thread border router
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410Battery-or-wired video doorbell with a required indoor chime hubA good fit for a sheltered entrance where battery installation and the included Aqara chime hub are both useful.Matter bridge$144.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Nuki Smart Lock (Deadbolt)Compact interior retrofit motor for compatible US single-cylinder deadboltsA good candidate when the existing US deadbolt and keys should stay, but the interior hardware could be smaller and smarter.ThreadFrom $199Needs a Thread border router
SwitchBot K11+ (US)Compact robot vacuum with a self-emptying stationA compact self-emptying robot that still suits a small home, but poor value at the current $399.99 direct price.Wi-Fi$399.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Yale Smart Lock with MatterPhysical-button keypad deadbolt with a backup keyA good-value replacement deadbolt for a Google Home household that wants physical buttons, scheduled guest codes and a conventional backup key.Thread$189.99Needs a Thread border router
SwitchBot Hub 3Room control panel with a dial, infrared remote and Matter bridgeThe SwitchBot hub to choose when a room needs a usable dial and shortcuts, or an older hub has run out of Matter capacity.Matter bridge$119.99No brand hub or Thread router required
Nuki Smart Lock GoEuropean retrofit lock with replaceable AA batteriesA good low-cost way to automate a sound existing lock if you are happy with its bulky body and replaceable batteries.Thread€149Needs a Thread border router
Nuki Smart Lock Pro (5th Gen)Compact European retrofit lock with a built-in rechargeable batteryThe most convincing Nuki upgrade when a smaller interior lock and a choice of motor speeds matter, but your existing cylinder is worth keeping.Thread€269Needs a Thread border router