ThirdReality MK1 Magic Keyboard review: an ultimate Matter remote
A Matter-enabled keyboard is now a thing with up to 12 programmable switches to control your smart home.
Ward Zhou
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Linkind A19 Matter Smart Bulbs review: cheap, colorful, Matter over Wi-fi that actually works
It’s a smart bulb. It does the thing that smart bulbs should do. Unlike some pricier options, the Linkind Smart Bulb just works — with Matter, colors, and no hub drama.
James Bruce
SwitchBot Air Purifier Table review: genius dual function AND wireless phone charging
Why settle for a dumb table when your side table can also purify the air, charge your phone, and glow with mood lighting? The SwitchBot Air Purifier Table is a surprisingly clever multi-tasker that blends smart home features with everyday utility.
James Bruce
These smart outdoor lights made my house look insane: Govee Flood Lights 2 review
Brighter, smarter, and now with Matter support — the Govee Outdoor Flood Lights 2 bring bold, dynamic lighting to your garden.
James Bruce
Samsung SmartThings reviewed: does it Matter to your smart home?
Samsung SmartThings offers an easy entry to Matter smart homes via existing devices like TVs. However, reliability issues may hinder its long-term appeal.
Christian Cawley
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro review: almost perfect
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.
James Bruce
Eve Light Switch Review: A Smart and Stylish Switch With a Little Extra Baggage
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.
Christopher Close
Govee Mini Panel Lights Review: All The Govee Goodness in a Compact Space
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.
James Bruce
Onvis Smart Plug S4 Review: Second Chances
Is the cheapest Matter-over-Thread smart plug around a bargain or a bust? We put the Onvis Smart Plug S4 to the test.
Christopher Close
GE Cync Matter Indoor Smart Plug Review: In Cync With Matter
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.
Christopher Close
Inovelli White Series Smart Dimmer Review: The Ultimate Matter Light Switch?
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.
Christopher Close
arre Temperature Sensor Review: New Name, Same Sensor
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.
Christopher Close
Govee Icicles Review: The Holidays Just Got a Whole Lot Smarter
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.
James Bruce
Eve Energy Outlet Review: Automation You Can't See
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.
Christopher Close
Tapo S505 Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch review: A solid switch that won't break the bank
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?
Christopher Close
Govee Christmas String Lights 2 Review: Multicolored Twinkly Happiness
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.
James Bruce
IKEA SOMRIG Shortcut Button Review: Affordable Automation With a Click
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.
Christopher Close
SmartWings Matter Shades Review: Pricey, But Worth It
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.
James Bruce
Tapo TL135E Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulb Review: Cheap, Colorful, and Consistent
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?
Christopher Close
Aqara FP1E Presence Sensor Review: No Escape from The Watchful Eye of mmWave!
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.
James Bruce