Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons Review
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Nanoleaf Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons Review

Nanoleaf is a well-known brand in the smart lighting industry, and their Shapes Ultra Black Hexagons are one of their latest offerings. These light panels are designed to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any room while providing customisable lighting options. Popular among gamers, I don’t think there is a product that can…

SpotCam Solo Pro Review – Wire-Free Surveillance Camera System
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SpotCam Solo Pro Review – Wire-Free Surveillance Camera System

I have previously reviewed the SpotCam Video Doorbell 2 and found it to be a good, affordable alternative to popular video doorbells such as Ring, Eufy and Arlo. Spotcam recently launched the SpotCam Solo Pro, which is a wireless camera system designed to compete with wireless surveillance cameras such as the Arlo Pro 5 and…

Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro Review – R811
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Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro Review – R811

Botslab is a new company to me. Looking at their Amazon store, they are relatively new to the market, with the Botslab S8 robot vacuum being listed for around 18 months. It appears they have recently launched a range of security cameras, with the Botslab Video Doorbell 2 Pro being their latest launch. I have…

Aqara Launches New Ceiling Light T1M with Colourful Gradient Ring
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Aqara Launches New Ceiling Light T1M with Colourful Gradient Ring

Aqara, a leading smart home solutions provider, has announced the launch of its latest smart lighting product – the Ceiling Light T1M. This new LED ceiling light fixture aims to provide both everyday and atmospheric illumination with its combination of tunable white light and a colourful gradient ring. Key Features Everyday and Atmospheric Lighting The…

Aqara Launches Smart Lock U200 on Kickstarter – Compatible with UK & EU Euro Cylinder Multi Point Locks
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Aqara Launches Smart Lock U200 on Kickstarter – Compatible with UK & EU Euro Cylinder Multi Point Locks

Aqara has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its latest product – the Smart Lock U200. This retrofit, keyless home access solution aims to provide flexibility, convenience and security through various modern unlocking methods while retaining compatibility with traditional keys. Various Unlocking Methods The U200 lock offers users numerous options for securely accessing their…

TP-Link Tapo T315 Review – Matter Compatible Temperature & Humidity Sensor with Display
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TP-Link Tapo T315 Review – Matter Compatible Temperature & Humidity Sensor with Display

At the end of 2023, I reviewed the TP-Link Kasa KE100 radiator valve and had very mixed feelings towards it. It is fantastic value for money, but at the time, it was not compatible with the TP-Link Tapo H100 hub, and I went on to criticise the mess of Kasa and Tapo interoperability. Recently, things…

TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Thermostatic Radiator Valve KE100 KIT Review – An excellent affordable smart TRV that now works with Tapo [2024 Update]

[Update – 12th February 2024] I originally wrote this review back in December 2023 and criticised this TRV due to the mess that was the Tapo and Kasa interoperability. I expressed annoyance that the Kasa smart hub had the same hardware as the Tapo smart hub, but you couldn’t add the KE100 to the Tapo…

Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Review – Including Smart Radiator Valves
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Tado Wireless Smart Thermostat V3+ Review – Including Smart Radiator Valves

Living in a large, old, inefficient home in the north of England, I have been a big fan of smart heating ever since it became available. My first experience was with the original Tado system back in 2014, but back then, they didn’t have the smart radiator valves, so I quickly jumped ship to Heat…

Reolink Duo 3 PoE Camera Review – A big improvement in image quality vs Duo 2
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Reolink Duo 3 PoE Camera Review – A big improvement in image quality vs Duo 2

The Reolink Duo 3 was announced at CES 2024 and is a logical evolution of the Reolink Duo series. The new model has a significantly improved resolution while retaining the dual-lens setup, which stitches the images together to create a 180° video feed running at 4608×1728. Past Reolink Reviews Reolink Duo 3 PoE vs Duo…

Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51
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Welock Smart Lock Fingerprint Door Lock Review – SECBN51

I have previously reviewed the pin code-based Welock SOHO-EU and was reasonably happy with it at the time. More importantly, I have left it installed on my garage/gym UPVC door for almost two years, and it continues to work well. In my past review, I wasn’t fond of the app and expressed some concerns over…

Best Fingerprint Smart Door Locks Available in the UK

Best Fingerprint Smart Door Locks Available in the UK

I have reviewed quite a few smart locks over the years, and I currently have a mish-mash of locks on my external doors, including the Yale Linus Smart Lock on my front door, Ultion Smart Lockon my back door and the Welock Smart Lock [SOHO-EU] on my garage/gym door. I have also reviewed: More recently, I…