Gear I use

Only what earns its place.

Every item here is something I own and use at home. If a link pays me a commission it says so, and it never changes what makes the list.

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How I choose
  • Works locally, without the maker's cloud, where possible (Matter, Zigbee or Thread).
  • No monthly fee to keep the basics working.
  • Used in my own home before it's listed here.
The list is built from devices in my own home, so it starts small and only grows with things I've actually used.