Smart-home gear you can keep using.

Compare devices by what works offline, what needs an account or cloud service, and what connects to other systems. Understand the trade-offs before you buy.

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TP-Link Deco BE63 Mesh Wi-Fi

TP-Link Deco BE63 Mesh Wi-Fi

TP-Link Deco BE63 is a Wi-Fi 7 mesh system managed through the Deco app.

Cloud Required−Local Path Unconfirmed−Closed API
UniFi Express 7

UniFi Express 7

UniFi Express 7 combines a gateway, Wi-Fi 7 access point, and UniFi Network management in one device.

Cloud Optional+Local Control+Open API
Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller

Zooz ZEN32 Scene Controller

Zooz ZEN32 combines an on/off relay button with four scene buttons for a compatible Z-Wave system.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat

Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave Thermostat

Honeywell Home T6 Pro Z-Wave is a thermostat that can connect to a compatible Z-Wave controller.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
ratgdo Garage Door Controller

ratgdo Garage Door Controller

ratgdo is an add-on controller for compatible garage door openers. Its open-source firmware options connect the opener to a local smart-home system.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Emporia Smart Plug (Energy Monitoring)

Emporia Smart Plug (Energy Monitoring)

Emporia Smart Plug provides app-based switching and energy monitoring through Emporia’s Wi-Fi and cloud system.

Cloud Required−Local Path Unconfirmed−Closed API
Home Assistant Green

Home Assistant Green

Home Assistant Green is a ready-to-use Home Assistant hub with Ethernet networking. Initial setup requires internet access.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Reolink CX810 PoE Camera

Reolink CX810 PoE Camera

Reolink CX810 is an 8 MP PoE camera with an F1.0 lens, supplemental warm lighting, and local recording options.

Cloud Optional+Local Control+Open API
Reolink Duo 3 PoE

Reolink Duo 3 PoE

Reolink Duo 3 PoE is a dual-lens, 16 MP camera with a stitched 180-degree view and local recording options.

Cloud Optional+Local Control+Open API
Shelly 1PM Gen3

Shelly 1PM Gen3

Shelly 1PM Gen3 is a Wi-Fi relay with power monitoring and documented local API and MQTT integration.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Zooz ZEN04 Smart Plug

Zooz ZEN04 Smart Plug

Zooz ZEN04 is a Z-Wave smart plug with power and energy reporting for compatible loads and hubs.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Zooz ZEN55 800LR DC Signal Sensor

Zooz ZEN55 800LR DC Signal Sensor

Zooz ZEN55 connects compatible interconnected smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm signals to a Z-Wave controller for supplementary monitoring.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Apollo Automation AIR-1

Apollo Automation AIR-1

Apollo AIR-1 is an ESPHome air-quality monitor for Home Assistant. It reports environmental measurements; it is not an mmWave room-occupancy sensor.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Athom Human Presence Sensor

Athom Human Presence Sensor

The Athom Human Presence Sensor combines presence sensing with ESPHome integration for local smart-home automations.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Inovelli White Series 2-1 Smart Dimmer

Inovelli White Series 2-1 Smart Dimmer

The Inovelli White Series smart dimmer connects through Matter over Thread and includes a configurable LED bar and smart-bulb mode.

Cloud Optional+Local Control+Open API
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus

SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus

The SONOFF ZBDongle-P is a USB Zigbee coordinator for software such as Home Assistant ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
TP-Link Tapo C200

TP-Link Tapo C200

TP-Link Tapo C200 is an indoor pan-and-tilt Wi-Fi camera with local microSD recording and documented RTSP/ONVIF access.

Cloud Required+Local Control+Open API
Sonos Era 300

Sonos Era 300

Sonos Era 300 supports Wi-Fi playback, Bluetooth, and AirPlay 2. Home Assistant also documents local Sonos playback controls.

Cloud Required+Local Control−Closed API
Shelly Plus 1

Shelly Plus 1

Shelly Plus 1 is a Wi-Fi relay with a potential-free contact and documented local integration options, including MQTT.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API
Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

Ring Video Doorbell Pro is a wired Wi-Fi doorbell for the Ring app and service ecosystem.

Cloud Required−Local Path Unconfirmed−Closed API
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is a retrofit interior lock for compatible deadbolts, retaining the existing exterior keyway.

Cloud Required−Local Path Unconfirmed−Closed API
Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2

Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2

Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 reports open and closed contact states using Matter over Thread. It uses a CR123A battery.

Cloud Optional+Local Control+Open API
Home Assistant Yellow

Home Assistant Yellow

Home Assistant Yellow is an expandable Home Assistant hub whose production ended in October 2025. Home Assistant says software support continues without promising a fixed lifetime.

No Cloud Needed+Local Control+Open API

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