27 articles
Best Matter smart bulbs in 2026. Nanoleaf Essentials, Kasa KL135, Sengled, Eve Light Bulb, and Govee Matter bulbs compared. Thread border router requirements explained.
The best smart home starter kit for 2026. Ecosystem selection guide, $250 and $500 kit recommendations, and how to avoid the common setup mistakes.
Best smart locks in 2026 compared: Yale Assure Lock 2, Schlage Encode Plus, August WiFi, and Kwikset Halo Touch. Matter, Home Key, and retrofit options.
Best smart plugs in 2026: Kasa EP25 Matter, Eve Energy Thread, Meross MSS115, SwitchBot, and Sonoff compared. Energy monitoring, Matter support, and platform picks.
Thread networking explained for smart homes in 2026. How Thread works, why it's better than Zigbee for Matter devices, border routers, and which devices support it.
Home Assistant 2026 updates: new dashboard, voice assistant, Matter camera support, energy tracking, and automations that regular users actually care about.
Apple Home vs Home Assistant comparison. Features, device support, automation, privacy. Which platform is right for you?
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.
Roborock Qrevo Curv review: flagship robot vacuum with 18,500Pa suction, FlexiArm mop, dual-camera navigation, and tight Home Assistant integration for 2026.
The Emporia Vue 3 lets you monitor your whole home electricity usage in real time. Here's whether it's worth the $100-$150 price tag.
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.
Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 CES 2026 preview: HVAC control plus Zigbee hub and Thread border router in one device. Matter support coming.
Is the Apple TV 4K 3rd gen worth buying as a smart home hub? We review its Thread router, Matter support, and HomeKit Secure Video processing capabilities.
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.
Google Nest WiFi Pro review: Wi-Fi 6E mesh system with built-in Thread border router and Matter support. Performance, features, and worth it analysis.
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.
SwitchBot Curtain 3 review: clip-on smart curtain motor with Matter support, Solar Panel charging, and silent operation—no installation required.
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.
Complete guide to Matter protocol: how it works, which devices support it, Thread vs Wi-Fi, and why it matters for your smart home.
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.
IKEA DIRIGERA review: the best affordable Matter and Thread hub for IKEA smart home devices. We test Zigbee support, app quality, and Matter compatibility.