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!
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,…
Aqara has introduced three new products aimed at simplifying home automation and enhancing security and comfort. The Hub M100, Camera Protect Kit Y100, and Climate Sensor W100 are designed to cater to both entry-level users and experienced enthusiasts, providing compatibility with major smart home ecosystems and focusing on ease of use, reliability, and flexibility. Related…
Aqara recently released several new exciting products in the EU market, including the Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus, Touchscreen Dial V1 and Light Switch H2. The last product I have to review is the Aqara Display Switch V1 EU, which is a is a dual-channel neutral wall switch featuring four physical buttons and a 2.08-inch…
Aqara has recently launched several new products for the EU/UK, including the superb Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus EU and the impressive but limited Touchscreen Dial V1. The Aqara Light Switch H2 EU I am reviewing today is far less exciting than my previous two reviews, but in some regards, it is the best product…
Aqara recently launched several new wall switch products, including the superb Panel Hub S1 Plus. The Aqara Touchscreen Dial V1 EU, which I am reviewing today, is a rotary dial wall switch featuring haptic feedback, two relay switches, and six wireless switches. It incorporates a 1.32-inch round touch screen for adjusting compatible Aqara devices through…
The Aqara Panel Hub S1 Plus EU has arrived, promising to transform how we interact with our smart homes. This wall-mounted control panel combines a touchscreen interface with physical switches, aiming to provide a centralised command centre for Aqara’s ecosystem and beyond. As smart home technology continues to evolve, devices like the S1 Plus seek…
Aqara recently announced its first outdoor camera, the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro, which is available in WiFi and PoE versions. As the name suggests, this is not just a camera but also a Zigbee and Open Thread Border Router with Matter support. The camera uses a graphene-cooled 1/1.8” sensor with an f/1.0 aperture, which…
Aqara has introduced two new smart home devices to the global market: the Dimmer Switch H2 EU and the Camera Hub G5 Pro. These products aim to enhance home automation by offering flexible lighting control and advanced security features. Both devices are designed for compatibility with major smart home ecosystems, making them accessible to a…
As much as I love robot vacuums, we still regularly use a stick vacuum for on-demand cleaning and for cleaning areas, a robot vacuum can’t reach. I am fortunate enough to have multiple excellent vacuums, and I typically use the Gtech AirRAM 3 Dual Edge-Clean and Hoover HFX Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for any additional…
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