Which smart lamps are suitable for Matter?

Hello,

Matter is about to launch and it already looks very promising that the standard will establish itself in the long term and replace the old systems (especially the isolated solutions).

My question is which smart lamps would you recommend for Matter?

Lamps: complete lamp, light bulbs, light strips, etc.

Matter mainly relies on the wireless standard Thread, but also Wi-Fi and other wireless standards can be integrated via bridges.

The largest and best-known provider is Philips Hue. However, Philips Hue has already announced that they will stick to Zigbee and do not want to use Thread. Matter compatibility via the Hue Bridge.

Which lamps would you recommend?

Would you opt for Philips Hue despite Zigbee and then work with 2 wireless standards (Zigbee for lamps and the rest with Thread)?

As light switches I like the Eve Light Switch (wireless standard Thread), alternatively you could also use Friends of Hue switches or regular Zigbee light switches.

Matter is about to launch and it already looks very promising that the standard will prevail in the long run and replace the old systems (especially the isolated solutions).

Does it really look that promising?

What alternatives are left for one?

For us, there is only one wireless solution that is as future-proof as possible.

Radio or Wi-Fi. There has been more than enough choice for many years. But you are focused on Matter. Why buy a radio bulb and commit yourself expensively when you can simply use a Shelly with any bulb you like?

Or automate properly and use KNX.

No cable possible? Actually, the lamp doesn't matter (unless you have DALI power supplies...). You just have to insert an actuator in between.

I have heard of Matter before, but I really don't think it will catch on.

There are already too many working solutions.

Radio or Wi-Fi. There have been more than enough options for many years. But you are fixated on Matter. Why buy a wireless bulb and commit yourself expensively when you can simply use a Shelly with any bulb you want?

Or automate properly and use KNX.

Well, smarthome doesn't necessarily mean KNX,