Understand the roles of Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Wi-Fi, with concrete Hue, Nanoleaf and Google Home setups and a practical buying decision.

Choose a motion or presence sensor by room, detection method and the controller you own. Compare Hue, Eve Motion, Aqara FP300 and Meross MS605.

Compare specific Hue and Govee bulbs, TV kits, controller requirements and US hardware costs, with practical recommendations for a first room or larger system.