Buying guides
Hands-on advice for building an Apple Home and Matter smart home.
Best HomeKit Secure Video Cameras for Europe (2026)
Eve, Aqara, Netatmo, INSTAR or eufy? We compare the indoor and outdoor cameras that really work in the Apple Home app through HomeKit Secure Video, explain what you need to record...
Black Friday 2026: The Best HomeKit & Matter Deals to Watch (EU)
Black Friday 2026 is on 27 November. Here are the HomeKit and Matter products worth watching for Apple Home users in Europe, from Eve plugs and Nuki locks to Thread sensors, camera...
Best HomeKit & Matter Smart Locks for Europe (2026)
Nuki, Aqara, SwitchBot or Yale? We compare the HomeKit and Matter smart locks that fit European doors and work with Apple Home, from retrofit locks that keep your existing cylinder...
Best HomeKit & Matter Smart Lights for Europe (2026)
Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, WiZ, LIFX, Eve or Govee? We compare the HomeKit and Matter light bulbs, light strips and lamps that work best with Apple Home in Europe, from E27 and GU10 bu...
Best HomeKit & Matter Smart Plugs for Europe (2026)
Thread or Wi-Fi, Matter or native HomeKit, energy monitoring or not: we compare the smart plugs that work best with Apple Home in Europe, from Eve Energy to budget Thread and outdo...