Smart Home Devices — Release Timeline
Every major smart home device release from 2023 to 2025, sorted newest first.
Last updated: February 2026 • 20 products tracked • 5 brands
Smart home is converging around Matter. The new universal smart home standard (Matter) means devices from Amazon, Google, Apple, and others now work together. Amazon drops new Echo hardware every October alongside Prime Day. Google refreshes Nest devices every 12-18 months. The most valuable devices are the hubs — Echo Show, Nest Hub, and Apple HomePod — which act as Matter controllers for your entire home. Tip: Amazon Echo devices regularly see their deepest discounts on Prime Day and Black Friday.
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| Released | Brand | Product | MSRP | Key Feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 20257 months ago |  Amazon |
Echo Show 21 | $399 | 21-inch display, Matter hub, Alexa Plus AI, ambient mode, smart home dashboard | — |
| Sep 22, 20258 months ago |  Apple |
HomePod (3rd Gen) | $299 | Ultra-wideband guest access, S10 chip, spatial audio, Thread, energy sense | — |
| Aug 20, 20259 months ago |  Ring |
Battery Doorbell Pro 2 | $249 | 3D motion detection, Bird Eye Zones, dual-band Wi-Fi, 180-degree horizontal FOV | — |
| Jun 1, 202511 months ago |  Google |
Nest Doorbell (2025) | $179 | Gemini AI face recognition, 24/7 video history, HDR, package detection | — |
| Apr 1, 202513 months ago |  Philips |
Hue Bridge v3 | $69 | Matter over Thread, supports 200+ lights, Bluetooth fallback, faster API | — |
| Oct 23, 202419 months ago | Amazon |
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) | $149 | Adaptive Content display, spatial audio, smart home hub, Matter compatible | Check Price |
| Oct 23, 202419 months ago | Amazon |
Echo Pop (2nd Gen) | $39 | Compact half-sphere, Alexa, Matter controller, improved bass, 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi | — |
| Sep 12, 202420 months ago | Apple |
HomePod mini (2nd Gen) | $99 | S9 chip, double tap gesture, Thread border router, improved temperature sensor | — |
| Jul 1, 202422 months ago | Ring |
Video Doorbell 4 Pro | $229 | 4K HDR, dual-band Wi-Fi, color night vision, head-to-toe view, 3D motion | Check Price |
| Jun 1, 202423 months ago | Google |
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) | $279 | Matter support, Google AI scheduling, larger display, energy saver mode | Check Price |
| Feb 7, 202427 months ago | Amazon |
Echo Hub | $179 | 8-inch smart home control panel, Matter hub, Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth mesh | Check Price |
| Nov 10, 202330 months ago | Amazon |
Echo (5th Gen) | $99 | Temperature sensor, Matter controller, updated design, 5.5-inch woofer, USB-C | Check Price |
| Oct 12, 202331 months ago | Ring |
Spotlight Cam Pro | $229 | 1080p 3D motion detection, Bird Eye Zones, color night vision, two-way talk | Check Price |
| Oct 12, 202331 months ago | Ring |
Indoor Cam (2nd Gen) | $59 | 1080p, manual privacy cover, plug-in, motion zones, Alexa integration | Check Price |
| Sep 30, 202332 months ago | Google |
Nest Wifi Pro | $199 | Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, Matter, Google Home app, 2000 sq ft per unit | Check Price |
| Sep 21, 202332 months ago | Apple |
HomePod (2nd Gen) | $299 | S7 chip, spatial audio, temperature/humidity sensor, Thread border router, USB-C | Check Price |
| Sep 9, 202332 months ago | Amazon |
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen updated) | $149 | 13MP camera, center frame video calls, spatial audio, smart home hub, Matter | Check Price |
| Jul 11, 202334 months ago | Philips |
Hue Gradient Lightstrip | $129 | Multiple colors per strip, Sync Box compatible, entertainment Area sync | Check Price |
| Apr 20, 202337 months ago | Amazon |
Echo Pop | $39 | Compact half-sphere design, Alexa, fabric finish, Matter controller | Check Price |
| Mar 1, 202339 months ago | Google |
Nest Doorbell (Battery, 2nd Gen) | $179 | 6-zone activity detection, 24/7 HDR recording option, Nest Aware required | Check Price |