Welcome to our Smart Home and Automation category page—the hub for all things smart and convenient that can revolutionise your daily living. Here, you’ll find comprehensive guides, reviews, and the latest news on devices and ecosystems that promise to make your home safer, more efficient, and undeniably more enjoyable.
Smart Home and Automation refers to the network of intelligent devices and systems that connect to the internet and to each other, offering remote control, monitoring, and data collection. From voice-activated lighting to intelligent cooking appliances, this category spans a wide array of products designed to bring ease and automation into your home life.
Whether you’re a tech-savvy early adopter or a homeowner seeking practical solutions for everyday tasks, smart home tech offers a wide range of applications that can genuinely improve your living standards.
Whether you’re just starting your smart home journey or looking to expand your existing setup, our Smart Home and Automation category is rich with expert advice, detailed reviews, and the latest updates to help you make informed decisions. Dive in and discover how smart your home can truly be!
I reviewed the Nuki Smart Lock 2.0 back in 2019, which was my first review of a smart lock that integrated with your existing door hardware and allowed you to continue using your key. At the time, I was somewhat critical of the way it mounted on UK door handles, but since then, I have…
I previously reviewed the Reolink Duo Floodlight PoE back in 2023, which was essentially the same as the Reolink Duo 2but withtwo big floodlights bolted to it. They later released the Reolink Duo 3, both in WiFi and PoE versions, but did not release a corresponding floodlight camera. The Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi is different…
I reviewed the Yeedi M14 Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop at the end of May and thought it was excellent. My main issue with it was that Yeedi don’t launch these advanced models in the UK. They have now launched the S16 Plus, and Yeedi claims this is the most advanced and powerful flagship robot…
I reviewed the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 over two years ago and thought it was an excellent video doorbell camera ideal for anyone invested in Aqara or Apple HomeKit. The new Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is an evolution of the G4. The G410 is equipped with a 2K sensor for high-definition video output…
Austrian smart lock manufacturer Nuki has officially launched its flagship product in the United States, marking a significant expansion for Europe’s leading smart access solutions provider. The Nuki Smart Lock, which has gained recognition as a 2025 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, brings European engineering precision to American consumers seeking advanced home security solutions. Company Background…
Signify has announced a new addition to the Philips Hue smart lighting range with the launch of the Play wall washer. This product aims to provide a more immersive home entertainment experience through wide-angle lighting and dynamic sync capabilities. Alongside this release, Philips Hue is expanding the rollout of its generative AI assistant, with the…
I previously reviewed the Aqara Smart Lock U200, and at the time, it was my favourite smart lock I had tried. I continued to use it as my primary smart lock until May this year, when I reviewed the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo. I am tempted to move back as I have had to…
I have previously reviewed the very impressive Reolink Altas PT Ultra, which is a pan and tilt camera with a 4K sensor that can capture true colour night footage. As amazing as it is, the pan-tilt design with auto-tracking inevitably requires a lot of power. Reolink did their best to overcome this problem by using…
Yeedi recently announced their latest robot vacuum, the M14 Plus, which has been launched in the US and is available on Amazon with an RRP of $1400, but with early bird discounts taking it to $850. Yeedi sent me this several weeks ago, and I have been using it as my main robot vacuum since….
Following on from my review of the outstanding SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, I have also been reviewing the new SwitchBot Hub 3, which is what the Lock Ultra is paired to. This hub has some significant upgrades compared to the SwitchBot Hub 2 and will be appealing to anyone who integrates SwitchBot into a…
I have previously reviewed the SwitchBot Lock Pro and found it to be excellent. I have continued to use it on my back door but have favoured the Aqara Smart Lock U200 for my front door. This has now changed with the launch of the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, which combines the new SwitchBot…
Signify, the parent company behind both Philips Hue and WiZ, has announced the global launch of the WiZ HDMI Sync Box with TV Backlight, alongside new Gradient Light Bars and a Gradient Floor Light. This new offering aims to bring dynamic, colour-matched lighting effects to home entertainment setups, providing an accessible route to immersive TV,…
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