Samsung SmartThings offers an easy entry to Matter smart homes via existing devices like TVs. However, reliability issues may hinder its long-term appeal.
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro isn’t just a superb security camera with plenty of AI smarts—it’s a full-fledged Matter-compatible smart home hub squeezed into an outdoor-ready package.
Are modern touch surface controls, Thread connectivity, and support for Matter enough for the Eve Light Switch to overcome its added bulk and premium price? Here's our hands-on review.
Want some of that Govee magic, but short on space? The Mini Panels offer a Tetris-like retro pixel wall display, with all your favorite Govee features: Matter-compatible, dynamic music and DIY scenes, plus full DreamView syncing.
Is the cheapest Matter-over-Thread smart plug around a bargain or a bust? We put the Onvis Smart Plug S4 to the test.
Although its price may give off cheap Wi-Fi accessory vibes, GE's Cync indoor plug is one of the best Matter-compatible smart plugs you can buy today. Read on to find out why.
With a robust feature set that goes beyond simple lighting controls, solid build quality, and excellent performance and reliability, is the Inovelli White Series Smart Dimmer the ultimate Matter-compatible light switch? Read on to find out.
While arre may be unfamiliar to most, the company has been on the Matter scene for quite some time—albeit under the TUO name. A recent re-branding of the company hasn't changed much when it comes to hardware, as it continues to offer Matter-over-Thread essentials like smart buttons, and the device we'll be looking at today, the arre Temperature Sensor.
Transform your holiday display with Govee’s stunning Matter-compatible icicle lights—whether it’s festive rainbows or sleek year-round lighting, these smart lights are a bright, bold upgrade for any outdoor setup.
As much as we love the original Eve Energy smart plug, it certainly isn't the prettiest of devices. Thankfully, Eve has a smart solution for this design/functionality dilemma: the Eve Energy Outlet. We go in-depth with this clever in-wall solution.
For just under $25 MSRP—and often much lower on sale—the Tapo S505 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch is without a doubt one of the most attractive Matter devices on the market. But with such a low price tag, there are bound to be a few dealbreakers that hold it back from being one of the best Matter-compatible light switches, right?
The Govee Christmas String Lights 2 offer smart, customizable holiday lighting with Matter support, dynamic scene mapping, and a host of festive features to brighten up any display.
At just $9.99, IKEA's SOMRIG Shortcut Button is an incredibly enticing solution for adding physical controls to Matter devices. However, there are some requirements and limitations that you'll want to know about before making the trip to your local IKEA.
SmartWings is the leading manufacturer of customized blinds and shades with built-in automated motors. While you'll find retrofit options elsewhere, SmartWings offers a huge range of styles anyone can install. Today, I put them to the test.
The lack of color and ambiance in my household has always been on my mind so I recently branched out a bit by deploying a pair of Tapo Tl135E Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulbs in a few bedside lamps. At just under $15 each and with full multicolor capabilities, the price was simply too hard to pass up. After spending a few weeks with Tapo's bulb, am I regretting my decision?
The Aqara FP1E is a slimmed-down version of the FP2, but you lose the ability to detect in different zones—and you'll need a Zigbee hub to bridge this into Matter. But if you just a basic but reliable presence sensor, it's great.
Is Tapo's $20 Matter-enabled smart plug too good to be true? We put one of the most affordable plugs around to the test.
Govee has released a series of EVA Unit 01 themed modular gaming light fixtures. But they didn't just put some purple scenes into the app; they went all in with an industry-first fixture printing and design that must be seen to be believed.
At $39.95, the Eve Door and Window is one of the most expensive Matter contact sensors around. But how does it actually perform especially when considering the abundance of low-cost alternatives? Let's take an in-depth look.
By now, you've most likely heard about all the many ways that Matter can simplify your smart home. But up until recently, Matter was limited to inside our homes, leaving key areas out in the cold—quite literally. That changes with the Tapo P400M Outdoor Smart Plug.