Ecosystems

The platform you already use decides which devices are easy, which need a hub, and what happens when the internet drops. Browse the library by ecosystem, then check the Before you buy table on each guide.

• Apple Home Smart home guides for Apple Home households: HomeKit devices, hubs, Matter, Thread and the privacy trade-offs. 39 articles
• Google Home Smart home guides for Google Home households: Nest devices, Matter, Thread, routines and subscription costs. 52 articles
• Amazon Alexa Smart home guides for Alexa households: Echo hubs, Matter, routines, cameras and the subscription math. 53 articles
• Home Assistant Local-first smart home guides for Home Assistant: hardware, integrations, Matter, Thread, privacy and maintenance. 49 articles

Support is per model, not per brand. A guide listed here includes at least one recommended device that works with the ecosystem, and names the trade-offs.