Home Assistant · Field guide
A curated catalog of devices that work locally with Home Assistant.
No prices, no cloud lock-in — just the hardware that pairs cleanly over Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Z-Wave, with editorial notes from a real setup.
Start with the HA starter setup →Browse by category
All devices →- Plugs & EnergySmart plugs and energy devices that switch lamps and appliances locally through Home Assistant — a low-stakes way to start.
- Hubs & Border RoutersThe piece beginners miss: the coordinator or border router that lets Home Assistant talk to Thread, Zigbee and Matter devices locally. Start here — most of the kit depends on it.
- LightingBulbs, dimmers and switches that Home Assistant controls locally over Matter — the easiest, most satisfying first automation.
- Locks & SecuritySmart locks and security hardware. Matter-over-Thread locks are local and responsive, and are the clearest reason a Thread border router earns its place in the kit.
- SensorsDoor, window, motion, presence and environmental sensors — the triggers behind useful automations. Matter-over-Thread models are low-power and fast, but need a Thread border router.
- Climate & AirAir purifiers and air-quality devices that report to Home Assistant — surfacing PM2.5 and letting automations react to the air you actually breathe.