Matter Smart Home Buying Guides
Expert-reviewed guides for every Matter-certified smart home category. Find the perfect device with side-by-side comparisons, protocol details, and direct buy links.
Best Matter Devices for Every Room
Room-by-room guide: living room, kitchen, bedroom, front door, bathroom & outdoor picks. Budget breakdowns included.
Best Matter Smart Locks 2026
7 expert-reviewed smart locks — Yale, Level, Aqara, Kwikset, Nuki, SwitchBot, eufy. Thread & Wi-Fi options for every budget.
Best Matter Smart Lights 2026
7 top-rated smart bulbs & fixtures — Nanoleaf, LIFX, GE Cync, Govee, WiZ, IKEA, and more.
Best Matter Smart Plugs 2026
8 smart plugs compared — Eve Energy, TP-Link Tapo, Meross, Kasa, Legrand, and more. Thread & Wi-Fi.
Best Matter Smart Thermostats 2026
7 smart thermostats — Nest Learning 4th Gen, Eve, Meross, Resideo. Save energy with Matter automation.
Best Matter Smart Sensors 2026
7 smart sensors — Eve Motion, Aqara P2, Meross Presence, IKEA, SONOFF, Shelly. Thread-powered.
Best Matter Smart Hubs 2026
7 smart home hubs — Aqara M3, SwitchBot Hub 2, Philips Hue Bridge, SONOFF, Meross, MOES.
Best Matter Smart Switches 2026
7 smart switches — Kasa, Inovelli Blue, TP-Link Tapo, Meross, SONOFF, MOES. Neutral & no-neutral.
Best Matter Smart Blinds & Shades 2026
7 smart blinds & shades — SwitchBot, Zemismart, MOES. Retrofit & replacement options.
Best Matter Robot Vacuums 2026
7 robot vacuums — Dreame X50 Ultra, iRobot Roomba, Roborock, SwitchBot, ECOVACS, eufy.
Best Matter Devices 2026 — Complete Overview
The ultimate guide to the best Matter-certified smart home devices across every category.
Why Matter Matters for Your Smart Home
Matter is the unified smart home standard backed by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Every device in our guides is CSA Matter Certified, meaning it works across HomeKit, Google Home, Alexa, and SmartThings — no vendor lock-in. Our guides help you choose the right Matter device for your home, budget, and ecosystem.