Smart home
Compare connected products for security, heating and everyday automation, with compatibility and ongoing ownership clearly explained.
Explore smart-home products
Every guide uses the same transparent scoring, comparison and buying-guide framework.
Smart security
Compare cameras and video doorbells, including detection, storage and subscription requirements.
Explore smart security → Complete guideSmart heating
Compare thermostats, radiator controls, compatibility and room-by-room zoning.
Explore smart heating → Complete guideMatter devices
Compare cross-platform plugs, sensors, hubs and lighting for a more compatible home.
Explore Matter devices → 10 bestMatter smart plugs
Compare Wi-Fi, Thread and bridge-based plugs, including options with energy monitoring.
Compare Matter plugs → 10 bestMatter smart bulbs
Compare E27, B22 and E14 bulbs with direct or bridge-based Matter support.
Compare Matter bulbs → 10 bestMatter smart home hubs
Compare Matter controllers, Thread border routers and multi-protocol hubs.
Compare Matter hubs →Understand the technology before you buy
Clear answers to the compatibility questions behind Matter products.
What is Matter?
How the standard works across Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home and SmartThings.
Read the Matter guide → CompatibilityController vs border router vs bridge
Understand the three different hub roles and which ones your home needs.
Compare hub roles → Buying adviceDo you need a Matter hub?
Check whether an existing speaker, display or router already covers the requirement.
Check your hub needs → Network guideMatter over Thread vs Wi-Fi
Compare setup, range, power use and the products suited to each network.
Compare Thread and Wi-Fi →Build around the platforms you already use
Before buying, check support for your preferred ecosystem, whether a hub or Thread border router is required, and which features depend on a subscription.