The 6 Best Smart Home Products That Are Matter Compatible | digital trends

Matter is arguably the biggest thing to happen to smart homes since their inception. The interoperability feature allows devices from different ecosystems to interact with each other, giving you the freedom to purchase your favorite products regardless of manufacturer. Unfortunately, not all devices have implemented support for Matter, and not all will.

Only a few notable products support Matter as of today, though dozens more are expected to add the functionality in the coming months. For now, here are the five best smart home products that are compatible with Matter. For a full list, head over to the official Matter website.

Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)

Amazon recently brought Matt support to a host of devices, but the Echo Dot with Clock is arguably one of the most exciting. Available for just $60 (and often on sale), the Dot is a surprisingly great smart speaker. Not only does it sound good, but the simple HUD allows you to quickly check the time or get the current weather forecast. Throw in Matter and the availability of various color options, and it’s easy to see why the Echo Dot with Clock is one of the best smart speakers around.

Echo Dot with Clock (5th Gen)

Nest Hub (2nd generation)

Like Amazon, Google pushed a Matter update to many of its devices in late 2022. The Nest Hub was included in that wave of updates, giving the popular smart display the ability to interact with other Matter devices. The Google Assistant is as powerful as ever, and the vibrant 7-inch screen lets you stream your favorite shows, upload your calendar, play music, or get a quick tutorial on how to cook a new dish.

echo show 15

Need something a little bigger than your standard smart display? Take a look at the Amazon Echo Show 15, which features a beautiful 15-inch display and is fully compatible with Matter. It’s a bit pricey, but you won’t find many other products like the Echo Show 15 (let alone one that also supports Matter).

Sensors for doors and windows Eve

Now that Eve Door & Window Sensor is compatible with Matter, keeping your home safe has never been easier. Beyond knowing if your doors (or windows) are open or closed, you can trigger various events based on their status, such as turning on the lights or turning off the oven. You’ll have to join the Early Access program to make use of the features, but that’s a minor inconvenience for a lot of nifty smart home tech.

Sensors for doors and windows Eve

Apple HomePod Mini

Another entry on this list, another smart speaker to discuss. This class of products has been extensively upgraded to support Matter, as they serve as central hubs for most smart homes. The Apple HomePod mini rounds out the big three (Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri), giving you the option to use almost any ecosystem as the hub of your Matter-connected smart home. Siri may not be as versatile as the competition, but iOS fans will certainly be delighted to have the new functionality that Matter offers.

HomePod

Take everything that makes HomePod mini so great, mix it with a bigger design and better speakers, and you’ve built the new HomePod. The newest member of Apple’s smart home family offers full support for Matter, making it a great mainstay for anyone putting together a network of connected devices. Regardless of the stuff, you’ll benefit from high-fidelity audio powered by a four-inch high-excursion woofer, five tweeters, and Spatial Audio along with Room Sensing to optimize performance based on your home’s acoustics. It’s not cheap at $299, but few Matter products are as powerful and versatile as the HomePod.

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