Owned & tested
Gear we actually run, reviewed.
These are the devices installed in our own Home Assistant build, reviewed by the owner in their own words — no review units, no sponsorships, no exceptions.
Aqara Motion Sensor P1 ★★★☆☆ “Too Slow For Me - but if speed doesn't matter...” Read the full review → 
Aqara Wireless Mini Switch ★★★★★ “One of my most-used 'manual' switches” Read the full review → 
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock (4th Gen) ★★★☆☆ “Stays connected, good form factor, but...” Read the full review → 
Shelly Wave 1PM Mini ★★★★★ “My current go-to for single-switch automations” Read the full review → 
SONOFF SNZB-06P Zigbee Occupancy Sensor ★★★★☆ “Sometimes Slow, but for the price? Hard to beat.” Read the full review → 
Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor ★★★★★ “Are they accurate? Maybe. Are they cheap enough I don't care? Yes” Read the full review → 
Sengled Smart Outlet ★★★★★ “Good enough that I bought 6” Read the full review → 
Shelly Wave 1PM ★★★★★ “It's a Shelly device, I have the Z-Wave and Wifi versions” Read the full review → 
Midea Dehumidifier (Midea LAN) ★★★★☆ “It's a Dehumidifier - It has Matter. It works well for both.” Read the full review → 
Roborock Qrevo MaxV ★★★★★ “Great Robot Vaccum + Matter? What's not to love” Read the full review → 
Shelly Plus Wall Dimmer ★★★★☆ “Like most Shelly products, fantastic.” Read the full review → 
ThirdReality Zigbee Night Light ★★★★☆ “Hardwired motion sensor: great. Configurable night light: meh.” Read the full review → 
Shelly Wall Display XL ★★★★☆ “Expensive, Slow, but I like it anyway.” Read the full review → 
SwitchBot Air Purifier ★★★★☆ “Great, but Home Assistant Exposure is lacking” Read the full review →