{"version":"2026-10-02","count":7,"stale_over_90d":[],"skus":[{"id":"thermo-nest-learning-4","category":"thermostat","brand":"Google","model":"Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)","product_url":"https://store.google.com/product/nest_learning_thermostat_4th_gen","matter_support":"yes","ecosystems_notes":"Google Home app; any Matter-compatible app (manufacturer: \"Matter-certified\").","wiring_notes":"No C wire needed in most homes (Power Sharing); heating-only, cooling-only, zoned and heat-pump systems may need a Nest Power Connector or C wire (manufacturer).","energy_star":"manufacturer page references Energy Star; confirm the model on energystar.gov before claiming","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://store.google.com/product/nest_learning_thermostat_4th_gen"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Pro-recommended for heat pumps / multi-zone."},{"id":"thermo-ecobee-premium","category":"thermostat","brand":"ecobee","model":"Smart Thermostat Premium","product_url":"https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/smart-wifi-thermostat-with-voice-control/","matter_support":"unknown","ecosystems_notes":"Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings listed by manufacturer; Siri and Alexa built in.","wiring_notes":"Not stated on the page we checked — use ecobee's compatibility checker.","energy_star":"ENERGY STAR certified (manufacturer page)","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/smart-wifi-thermostat-with-voice-control/"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Includes a SmartSensor; radar occupancy sensor."},{"id":"thermo-amazon-smart","category":"thermostat","brand":"Amazon","model":"Amazon Smart Thermostat","product_url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J4C8871","matter_support":"unknown","ecosystems_notes":"Alexa (manufacturer listing). No other ecosystems stated.","wiring_notes":"C-wire adapter likely needed for older systems or when upgrading from a basic thermostat (manufacturer listing).","energy_star":"ENERGY STAR referenced on listing","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J4C8871"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Alexa-only household pick."},{"id":"lock-yale-matter","category":"lock","brand":"Yale","model":"Yale Smart Lock with Matter","product_url":"https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-smart-lock-with-matter","matter_support":"yes","ecosystems_notes":"Matter over Thread; \"Designed for Google Home\". Requires a Matter-enabled Thread border router for setup and remote access (manufacturer).","power_notes":"Battery (\"long-lasting power with Matter over Thread\" per manufacturer).","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://shopyalehome.com/products/yale-smart-lock-with-matter"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Keyed deadbolt with keypad."},{"id":"lock-schlage-encode-plus","category":"lock","brand":"Schlage","model":"Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt","product_url":"https://www.schlage.com/en/home/smart-locks/encode-plus.html","matter_support":"yes","ecosystems_notes":"\"Matter Certified\", \"Works with Thread\"; Alexa and Google Assistant listed; Z-Wave Plus variant noted (manufacturer).","power_notes":"Battery (deadbolt).","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://www.schlage.com/en/home/smart-locks/encode-plus.html"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Single-bore door retrofit per manufacturer."},{"id":"lock-kwikset-halo-select","category":"lock","brand":"Kwikset","model":"Halo Select Touchscreen Wi-Fi + Matter","product_url":"https://www.kwikset.com/halo-select","matter_support":"yes","ecosystems_notes":"Wi-Fi and Matter via Thread; Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings listed (manufacturer).","power_notes":"Battery.","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://www.kwikset.com/halo-select"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":""},{"id":"lock-aqara-u200","category":"lock","brand":"Aqara","model":"Smart Lock U200","product_url":"https://www.aqara.com/us/product/smart-lock-u200/","matter_support":"unknown","ecosystems_notes":"Apple Home referenced on manufacturer site; Matter support for this model not stated plainly on the page we fetched.","power_notes":"Not stated on fetch.","install_complexity":"diy","source_urls":["https://www.aqara.com/us/product/smart-lock-u200/"],"last_verified_iso":"2026-10-02","editor_notes":"Re-verify from Aqara spec sheet."}]}