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Smart home

Hubs and bridges, Matter and Thread devices, smart switches, sensors and automation.

Hubs & platformsMatter, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave
Lighting & switchesWired and retrofit
SensorsMotion, contact and climate
Automation & scenesRoutines, controllers and relays
Voice assistants & displaysAlexa, Google and Siri control
Smart home

Hubs & platforms

Buying guideMatter, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave
Smart-home standards

Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Z-Wave and Wi-Fi compared: what each does, which need a hub or border router, local control, and how to plan a smart home that lasts.