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Eve Door & Window

mid local: excellent MatterThread

Price: $36 verified Nov 4, 2026
HA fit: good
Offline: yes
Setup: easy
Hub needed: no

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Eve Door & Window - Privacy-first Thread contact sensor with zero cloud dependency

Quick verdict

A contact sensor from a brand that prioritizes privacy. No cloud, no account, just Thread and Matter. It costs more than a cheap Zigbee sensor, but you get a clean setup experience and the confidence that your door open/close data stays on your network. Works great in both Apple Home and Home Assistant.

Standout: Privacy-first Thread contact sensor with zero cloud dependency.

Notes last checked Mar 22, 2026.

Compatibility snapshot

Home Assistant good

Apple Home excellent

Google Home good

Alexa good

Works offline yes

Setup easy

Extra hub needed no

Power battery

Local control facts

Home Assistant: matter integration, Local Push (home-assistant.io, checked Oct 10, 2026)
Matter: certified (csa-iot.org, checked Nov 6, 2026)
Matter binding: no binding (matter-survey.org, checked Nov 6, 2026)
Matter group control: no (matter-survey.org, checked Nov 6, 2026)

Why it stands out

zero cloud dependency, fully local via Matter over Thread
Eve's privacy-first reputation means no data harvesting or account requirements
clean, compact design that blends in on doors and windows

Reasons to hesitate

pricier than basic Zigbee contact sensors from Aqara or Sonoff
requires a Thread border router on your network
simple open/close only, no tilt or vibration detection

Best for

privacy-conscious buyers who want a no-cloud contact sensor
Apple Home and Home Assistant users building a Thread-based setup

Avoid if

you want the cheapest contact sensor possible. Zigbee options are cheaper
you do not have a Thread border router and do not plan to add one

Privacy and local-control notes

Eve is one of the most privacy-forward smart home brands. No cloud account required. Fully local via Matter over Thread. No data collection.

Home Assistant support: supported · integration path: matter.

Buying reality check

Price notes: Costs more than budget Zigbee sensors, but the Thread/Matter local-first story justifies the premium for many buyers.

Verified price reads: lowest seen $29.95, latest $36 on Nov 4, 2026.

Nov 4, 2026$36amazon
Oct 28, 2026$31.8amazon
Oct 21, 2026$31.8amazon
Oct 14, 2026$31.8amazon
Oct 13, 2026$33amazon
Oct 12, 2026$33.4amazon
Oct 10, 2026$33.6amazon
Oct 6, 2026$29.95amazon

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