Eve

Eve builds plugs, sensors and energy monitors that talk over Thread and Matter and deliberately avoid a manufacturer cloud account. Data stays on your network, which is a real differentiator for anyone uncomfortable with another subscription and another login.

What Eve is known for

• Matter over Thread smart plugs with energy monitoring
• Local-first design with no vendor cloud dependency
• Clean Apple Home support alongside other Matter ecosystems

What to know before you buy

Thread devices need a border router, and Eve's catalog is narrower than the big ecosystems — no cameras, no speakers, no locks. It is a specialist, not a one-stop shop.

Our coverage

• Matter & Thread explained
• Best Smart Plugs: buying guide

Note: Compatibility and feature details on this page come from manufacturer documentation and published specifications at the time of writing. Support changes with firmware, so confirm the current details with the manufacturer before you buy.