The 25 Best Matter Devices to Buy in 2026

Our Top Picks for Every Smart Home Category

We've tested and reviewed hundreds of Matter-certified devices to bring you the definitive list of the best smart home products you can buy right now. Every product on this list is CSA Matter Certified and verified in our catalog.

Smart Lighting

Best Overall: Philips Hue Starter Kit

Philips Hue remains the gold standard for smart lighting. With Matter support, you can now control your Hue lights from any ecosystem — Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, or SmartThings.

Best Budget: Nanoleaf Essentials A19

Nanoleaf's Thread-enabled bulbs offer excellent color accuracy and responsiveness at a fraction of the Hue price. Thread support means they also act as mesh network nodes.

Smart Locks

Best Overall: Yale Assure Lock 2

The Yale Assure Lock 2 with Matter support offers keyless entry, auto-lock, and works with every major smart home platform. The fit and finish is premium.

Best Budget: Schlage Encode Plus

Schlage's Encode Plus was one of the first Matter-over-Thread locks and remains a solid choice with its built-in Wi-Fi backup.

Smart Plugs & Outlets

Best Overall: Eve Energy

Eve's Matter-over-Thread smart plug is compact, reliable, and provides energy monitoring. No hub required — just pair it directly with your Matter controller.

Sensors

Best Overall: Eve Motion

Thread-enabled motion sensor that works across all Matter ecosystems. Battery life is excellent and response time is near-instant.

Best Door/Window: Eve Door & Window

Simple, reliable, and Thread-enabled. Get alerts when doors or windows open, and use them in automations across any platform.

Thermostats

Best Overall: ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

The ecobee Premium with Matter support combines excellent energy savings with room-by-room temperature sensing via included SmartSensors.

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These are just our top picks. With 3,800+ certified products in our catalog, there's a Matter device for every need. Explore the full catalog or check our category guides for more recommendations.