At just $10, IKEA’s KLIPPBOK water leak sensor is an absolute bargain. It’s a set-and-forget Matter-over-Thread device that offers peace of mind even if you never connect it to a hub.
A Matter-over-Wi-Fi curtain motor tested with Zemismart’s smart curtain track system. Reliable, app-free, and thankfully... Thread-free.
SwitchBot’s Standing Circulator Fan is a masterclass in design. It’s quiet, portable, and battery-powered—making it a must-have, even if its Matter integration is lackluster.
Why? It targets the biggest pain point for shoppers (price and reliability) and acts as a bold, expert recommendation.
Linkind’s new $8 smart plug combines power control with a dimmable LED night light. It’s a clever, space-saving Matter device that’s hard not to recommend.
Most USB devices are "always on," which is a pain for smart home hubs. The Fugetek USB Power Switch is a $15 fix that finally puts power in your control.
I'm not the right customer for the Homey Pro, but I'm not sure who is. At nearly $500, You're getting a marginally better experience than the Homey Pro mini, for nearly twice the price.
The Govee Ceiling Light Ultra delivers an industry-leading 5,000 lumens, but does its pixel-art display and quirky Matter integration justify the price?
I haven't had the most reliable experience with this product, but I suspect that has more to do with my Thread network than the product itself. If so, that's a hard problem for IKEA to solve.
SwitchBot’s AI Hub promises local AI, camera recording, Matter bridging, Home Assistant, Frigate, and OpenClaw support in one tiny box. In reality, it would have benefitted from more focussed direction and is nowhere near ready as an AI smart home hub.
A creative sensor that lacks better Matter support.
A Matter lamp for minimalists.
A surprisingly solid smart lighting debut from Dreame.
Another Matter piece from Dreame is now available.
An incredible 9-foot portable LED pixel display with 1,536 LEDs, AI effects, music sync, and Scene Stage multi-light mapping for indoor or outdoor use.
The Govee Chromatic Outdoor String Lights are mesmerizing and gorgeous, with multiple colors per bulb. The most exciting features can't be accessed through Matter, but if you want maximum visual flair for a deck, pergola, garden bar, or party space, these look incredible — day or night.
A smart design with low cost for flood alarms.
A powerful radar to add to your Matter smart home.
The X8S offers far more features than the X2S, but when it comes to Matter, they might as well be the same.
IKEA's ALPSTUGA air quality monitor doubles as a thread router and, at $30, is one of the cheapest ways to keep tabs on carbon dioxide and air pollution using Matter.