Aqara FP300 review: the 4-in-1 Matter sensor that runs on batteries
The new star of Matter sensors.
Ward Zhou
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Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro review: the Ambilight killer just got better
Govee’s Backlight 3 Pro is its brightest, most accurate, and most advanced TV bias lighting kit yet. The triple-lens HDR camera gives incredible coverage and brightness—but at a price, and with the usual camera-based caveats.
James Bruce
Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition Review: Open Source, for Better or Worse
As an open and community-backed project, Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition is impressive, but it isn't without its quirks—or its bugs.
Bertel King
Lafaer LWR01 presence sensor review: a raw innovator
The first Matter-over-Thread presence sensor is here -- but is it what you want?
Ward Zhou
Haijai Switch from DK-AI: Six buttons, three relays, and a motion sensor
The Haijai Matter-over-Thread smart switch from DK-AI combines six programmable buttons, three relays, and a built-in motion sensor in a fully Matter-native design. It’s the most complete and reliable smart light switch I’ve tested—as long as your wiring supports it.
James Bruce
The new Govee Prism Lights turn any building into a festival stage
The Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Prism bring a bold new 3-in-1 LED design to the brand’s flagship lineup. With wider beams, smoother gradients, and vibrant dynamic scenes that appear to move, they deliver a premium lighting upgrade that stands out from the crowd. But with higher prices and wider module spacing, are they worth it over the Outdoor Lights Pro?
James Bruce
ThirdReality Switch MT1 review: a next-gen fingerbot with Matter and Thread
A plug-to-use smart switch bot with Matter and Thread support.
Ward Zhou
Govee Outdoor Clear Bulb String Lights review: Ambient retro glowy goodness
Looking to add some retro-style glow to your garden or patio without ditching smart control? Govee’s Clear Bulb Outdoor String Lights bring a vintage filament look with full Matter support, but they come with a few quirks you’ll want to know about before buying.
James Bruce
The most modular outdoor lights ever? Govee’s Garden Lights (H7086) reviewed
Govee’s modular Outdoor Garden Lights (H7086) are sleek, sturdy, and Matter-compatible, low-lying garden lights, offering surprising creativity and quality for outdoor lighting—but short cables and a steep price hold them back from perfection. Maybe wait for a holiday discount.
James Bruce
The Umbra Cono smart lamp shows the importance of Matter
Thanks to Matter, these unsupported lights are still a decent purchase.
Bertel King
Forget Hue—Govee’s new UpDown Wall Light is brighter, cheaper, smarter
Outdoor lighting is often either boring or overpriced—but Govee’s new UpDown Wall Light hits that sweet spot between style, features, and affordability. It’s bold, smart, and bright enough to make a statement without turning your garden into a nightclub (unless you want that).
James Bruce
Home Assistant reviewed: Is this the Matter smart home solution we need?
It's not for the masses yet, but if you're ready to give Home Assistant a try, this is as easy as it gets.
Bertel King
The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp will confuse and delight you in equal measure
The Govee Uplighter Floor Lamp looks stunning and delivers a unique ripple lighting effect, but sacrifices control and colour accuracy. Matter support is present but clunky, limiting its usefulness as a truly smart lamp.
James Bruce
Aqara Doorbell G410 review: solid option with all-in-one Matter gateway integration
The Aqara G410 Doorbell is here, but Matter integration moving forward is currently a case of "wait and see."
Ward Zhou
Honeywell Home Smart X2S Thermostat review: Is this a smart thermostat for the masses?
The Honeywell Home Smart X2S Thermostat looks functional enough, but does its Matter-compatibility deliver the smart home integrations you need?
Bertel King
The lava lamp makes a digital comeback: Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro x JBL Speaker reviewed
A bold fusion of RGB lighting and Bluetooth audio, the Govee Table Lamp 2 Pro with JBL speaker is a show-stopping centrepiece that syncs light to music.
James Bruce
Switchbot Motion Sensor review: an affordable automation building block
Compared to some of the alternative Matter-compatible motion sensors, SwitchBot's is rather basic. But does this mean you should't buy it?
Bertel King
SwitchBot Meter Plus review: A smart way to monitor comfort
SwitchBot Meter Plus offers simple temperature/humidity readings and Matter compatibility via a SwitchBot hub. But does this make it the reliable, affordable smart home addition you're looking for?
Bertel King
SwitchBot K10+ Pro Combo review: Does doing more mean doing less?
A clever combo of robot and stick vac with Matter support, the K10+ Pro Combo excels at convenience — but not at deep cleaning.
James Bruce
The SwitchBot Hub 3 review: A universal remote with an identity crisis
The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a temperature and humidity sensor, motion detector, Bluetooth bridge, universal IR remote, virtual Matter buttons, and more… but is it too much?
James Bruce