| Access Control |
Aqara |
Average |
Smart locks |
Yes |
Yes |
Fingerprint and keypad models available. |
| Access Control |
Yale |
Premium |
Smart locks |
Yes |
Yes |
Reliable and Matter-compatible. |
| Access Control |
August |
Premium |
Smart locks |
Yes |
Yes |
Home Assistant and Matter support. |
| Access Control |
Nuki |
Premium |
Smart locks |
Yes |
Yes |
Offers smart locks supporting Matter over Thread; compatible with Home Assistant. Available in UAE. |
| Appliances |
Bosch |
Premium |
Smart appliances |
Partial |
Yes |
Some devices Matter-compatible. |
| Appliances |
Miele |
Premium |
Smart appliances |
Partial |
Yes |
High-end appliances; Matter support growing. |
| Appliances |
Samsung SmartThings |
Premium |
Smart appliances |
Yes |
Partial |
Needs SmartThings hub. |
| Audio |
Yamaha |
Average |
AV receivers, soundbars |
No |
Yes |
Supports MusicCast. |
| Audio |
BOSE |
Premium |
Smart speakers, soundbars |
Partial |
Yes |
High-end audio solutions. |
| Audio |
Denon |
Premium |
AV receivers and amplifiers |
No |
Yes |
Supports HEOS. |
| Audio |
Sonos |
Premium |
Multi-room audio systems |
No |
Yes |
High-quality; Home Assistant compatible. |
| HVAC |
CoolAutomation |
Premium |
HVAC control systems |
No |
Yes |
Compatible with most HVAC brands. |
| HVAC |
LG ThinQ |
Premium |
AC units and smart appliances |
Yes |
Partial |
Matter via ThinQ ON hub. |
| HVAC |
Samsung SmartThings |
Premium |
AC units and appliances |
Yes |
Partial |
Requires SmartThings hub. |
| Lighting |
Aqara |
Average |
Smart switches and lighting control |
Yes |
Yes |
Zigbee based; Home Assistant compatible. |
| Lighting |
Govee |
Average |
LED light strips, bulbs, ambient lighting |
Partial |
Yes |
Some models support Matter; cloud-based integration. |
| Lighting |
Nanoleaf |
Premium |
Smart lighting panels, bulbs, light strips |
Yes |
Yes |
Supports Thread and Matter; known for aesthetic lighting. |
| Lighting |
Philips Hue |
Premium |
Smart bulbs, light strips, lamps |
Yes |
Yes |
Requires Hue Bridge; Matter support. |
| Security |
Aqara |
Average |
Cameras, motion sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
Home Assistant and Matter support. |
| Security |
Arlo |
Average |
Security cameras |
No |
Partial |
Limited local control. |
| Security |
Reolink |
Average |
Security cameras, NVRs |
No |
Yes |
Wide range of cameras; local and cloud. |
| Security |
Ring |
Average |
Video doorbells, cameras |
No |
Partial |
Cloud-based; limited local access. |
| Security |
Hikvision |
Average |
IP cameras, NVRs, intercom systems |
No |
Yes |
Industry leader in surveillance; Home Assistant support via integrations (RTSP/ONVIF); widely available in UAE. |
| Sensors |
Aeotec |
Average |
Sensors, switches, hubs |
Yes |
Yes |
Z-Wave focused; Home Assistant friendly. |
| Sensors |
Eve |
Average |
Sensors, switches, plugs |
Yes |
Yes |
Privacy-focused; Thread/Matter support. |
| Sensors |
Fibaro |
Average |
Z-Wave sensors and plugs |
No |
Yes |
Strong Z-Wave ecosystem. |
| Sensors |
Shelly |
Average |
Relays, switches, sensors |
No |
Yes |
Local control; reliable devices. |
| Sensors |
Sonoff |
Entry |
Smart switches, plugs, sensors |
No |
Yes |
Affordable and reliable; wide range of products; supports integration via Home Assistant. |
| Sensors |
Apollo Automation |
Premium |
Presence, air quality, plant health sensors |
No |
Yes |
ESPHome-based sensors; Home Assistant certified. |
| Window Treatments |
Aqara |
Average |
Smart curtain motors |
Yes |
Yes |
Zigbee/Thread; automation-capable. |
| Window Treatments |
Somfy |
Premium |
Motorized curtains, blinds, awnings |
Partial |
Yes |
RTS and Zigbee motors; Home Assistant via hub. |
| Window Treatments |
MotionBlinds |
Premium |
Smart blinds and shades |
Yes |
Yes |
Native Matter support. |
| Window Treatments |
SmartWings |
Premium |
Motorized blinds and shades |
Yes |
Yes |
Offers various motor options including Matter over Thread, Zigbee, and Z-Wave. Compatible with major platforms including Home Assistant. Available in UAE via Ubuy. |