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Hubs, Matter/Thread controllers, smart lighting, plugs, sensors, locks, curtain motors and the automation software that ties a home or small office together.
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Home Automation · Featured
Amazon
21-inch Full HD smart display with built-in Fire TV — a shared calendar, video-call and signage screen for a kitchen or break room
See current price on Amazon
Home Automation · Featured
Aqara
Zigbee + Thread border router + Matter controller with local storage, IR blaster and offline automations
$159.99 on us.aqara.com (launched at $129.99) — indicative pricing, Aug 2026
Home Automation · Featured
Nabu Casa
Plug-in appliance that runs Home Assistant — open-source, local-first automation with 3,000+ integrations
~$199 / €179 MSRP (raised twice in 2026 on component costs) — indicative pricing, Aug 2026
Home Automation · Featured
Philips Hue (Signify)
Hue's flagship hub for 150+ lights with MotionAware, which turns existing bulbs into motion sensors
~$139.99 — indicative pricing, Aug 2026
Home Automation · Featured
SwitchBot
Matter controller with IR blaster, rotary dial and built-in climate, light and presence sensors
~$119.99 (1-pack; frequently discounted) — indicative pricing, Aug 2026
Home Automation
Amazon
Kid-safe Echo Dot with a parent dashboard, explicit-lyric filter and a year of Amazon Kids+ — the home-office family speaker
See current price on Amazon
