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Comparing SmartThings, Home Assistant, and Hubitat—the three major smart home hubs in 2026. Find which one fits your needs, skills, and ecosystem.
Thread border routers are essential for Matter smart homes. Here are the best options in 2026: HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Home Assistant Connect, and Aqara Smart Hub M3.
The best Matter-over-Thread smart locks for 2026 compared: Aqara U400, Level Lock Pro, and Nuki Smart Lock Ultra. Features, prices, and hub compatibility.
The Aqara Camera Hub G350 is the world's first Matter v1.5 camera with dual lenses, 9x hybrid zoom, and multi-protocol support. Read our hands-on review.
Aqara Smart Hub M3 review: Zigbee, Thread, IR blaster, and Matter bridge in one $70 device. The best value multi-protocol hub for smart home automation.
Apple's 2026 smart home push includes the rumored HomePad touchscreen hub, a refreshed HomePod mini 2, and new HomeKit cameras with Matter support.
Nanoleaf Essentials A19 smart bulb review. Matter and Thread enabled with 16 million colors at just $20 per bulb. Best value Matter bulbs vs Hue and LIFX.
SwitchBot Lock Pro review: retrofit smart lock with Matter support, geofencing, and auto-unlock. Quiet motor at $120, fits most existing US deadbolts.
Step-by-step guide to adding Matter devices to Apple Home on iPhone and iPad. Includes pairing troubleshooting tips and multi-admin setup instructions.
Eve Energy 4th gen smart plug review with Matter and Thread support, real-time energy monitoring, and compact design. The best smart plug for Apple Home.
Best Matter-certified smart plugs for 2025 that work with Apple Home, Alexa, and Google Home. Full comparison of Eve Energy, TP-Link Tapo, and Meross.
Schlage Encode Plus review: the first smart lock with Apple Home Key support. Covering security, design, smart home integration, and if it's worth $300.