Home Assistant smart home kit for sensors & automation
A compatible Home Assistant starter kit for sensors & automation: 1 device plus 1 hub/bridge, about $190. Every pairing checked against manufacturer docs.
Devices
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Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 $30
Needs: Thread border router
Native Matter over Thread; 'A Matter-compatible Thread Border Router is required' (Apple TV 4K, HomePod, SmartThings hubs, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen/Max, HA Yellow all listed by Aqara). Works with 'Aqara, Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, and SmartThings'.
Hubs and bridges you also need
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Aqara Hub M3 $160
Required as: Thread border router
$159.99 on Aqara's US store (launched at '$129.99 in the US'). Aqara's first Matter CONTROLLER, a Thread border router, and 'a Matter bridge for non-native Matter Aqara devices' (exposes Aqara Zigbee children like the U100 lock to other ecosystems). Dual-band WiFi, PoE Ethernet, Bluetooth, 360-degree IR blaster.
Total
$190