The best Matter smart door locks: 13 verified deadbolts, retrofit and lever locks from Aqara, ULTRALOQ, Level, eufy, Schlage, Kwikset, Yale and SwitchBot, compared on Thread vs Wi-Fi, UWB hands-free unlock, Apple Home Key, biometrics, battery life and install type.
The best Matter smart water shut-off valves: 12 verified valve robots and smart valves from EcoNet Bulldog, Aqara, Jinvoo, Zooz and SONOFF, split into native Matter, bridged and DIY picks, compared on valve fit, power, leak sensor support and how they join a Matter home.
The best Matter smart light switches: 13 verified in-wall switches and dimmers from Kasa, Tapo, Leviton, Eve, Enbrighten, MOES and SONOFF, compared on Wi-Fi vs Thread, dimming, 3-way support, neutral requirements and load rating.
The best Matter in-wall on/off relay modules: 12 verified behind-the-switch relays from Shelly, SONOFF, SwitchBot and Aqara, split into native Matter picks and Zigbee relays you can bridge into Matter, compared on load rating, size, metering, dry contact support and neutral requirements.
The best Matter dimmable smart plugs for table and floor lamps: 12 verified plug-in dimmers from Leviton, Tapo, DEWENWILS, Lutron, Minoston, EVA LOGIK and Kasa, split into native Matter picks and Zigbee/Z-Wave dimmers you can bridge into Matter, compared on load rating, outlets, hub needs and dimming quality.
The best Matter smart plugs for local, cross-ecosystem control in Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant: 13 verified picks from Kasa, Eve, Tapo, meross, ONVIS, Linkind, Amazon Basics and SONOFF, compared on Wi-Fi vs Thread, energy monitoring, outlets and outdoor ratings.
The best Matter smart bulbs that do it all: smooth dimming, full RGB color and tunable white color temperature. 13 verified picks from Philips Hue, LIFX, Yeelight, Tapo, Nanoleaf, Govee, Linkind, WiZ, OREiN and Cync, compared on white range, CRI, brightness, Wi-Fi vs Thread and value.
The best Matter smart lights for reliable on/off, dimming and color control across Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant: 13 verified picks from Philips Hue, Tapo, Aqara, Nanoleaf, WiZ, Linkind, Govee, Cync and OREiN, compared on Matter transport (Wi-Fi or Thread), hub needs, brightness and value.
The best Hall effect sensors for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 7 picks including the A3144 switch, SS49E/AH49E linear sensors, KY-003 and KY-024 modules, the AS5600 magnetic encoder and the MLX90393 3-axis sensor, compared on output type, supply voltage, polarity and use case.
The best load cell and HX711 kits for Arduino, ESP32 and Raspberry Pi: 8 picks covering 1kg, 5kg, 10kg and 20kg straight-bar kits, 50kg half-bridge body-scale sets, an S-type load cell and the SparkFun HX711 amplifier, compared on capacity, cell type, what is in the box and real-world use.