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Best Matter smart bulbs in 2026. Nanoleaf Essentials, Kasa KL135, Sengled, Eve Light Bulb, and Govee Matter bulbs compared. Thread border router requirements explained.
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.
Apple Home vs Home Assistant comparison. Features, device support, automation, privacy. Which platform is right for you?
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.
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.
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.
Home Assistant SkyConnect vs Sonoff Zigbee Dongle comparison. Which USB dongle is right for your setup? Comparing Thread, Zigbee, price, and features.
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.
Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi with built-in Zigbee hub and Thread border router—the only router smart home users actually need. Full review.
Complete guide to Matter protocol: how it works, which devices support it, Thread vs Wi-Fi, and why it matters for your smart home.
IKEA DIRIGERA review: the best affordable Matter and Thread hub for IKEA smart home devices. We test Zigbee support, app quality, and Matter compatibility.