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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.
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Following on from my comparison between Wiz, Tapo and Philips Hue. Wiz was recently kind enough to send me some samples to test out. This included: WiZ Luminaire Mobile Portable Light Wiz 18.5W LED (150W equivalent) E27 Wiz 8W B22 It would seem that I don’t have any lights with the bayonet-style fitting, so I…
I have reviewed quite a few Philips Hue products over the past few months. More recently, Wiz has sent me some samples to try out. WiZ is a relatively new smart lighting brand that was founded in 2017 and became part of Signify in 2019. This places them under the same company that manufactures Philips…
I have reviewed a few Annke outdoor cameras in the past, and they are normally a reliable, affordable option. The Annke NC400 was particularly good, providing the full-colour night vision that is typically found on much more expensive Hikvision cameras. The Annke Crater is on the budget end of the spectrum. It is an indoor…
Switchbot is branching out from their smart home curtain robot to include a new smart blinds controller. Unlike the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1, the new SwitchBot Blind Tilt is designed for horizontal blinds. There are not many competing options on the market. SOMA has been a popular option for both roller blinds and horizontal…
Continuing my obsessive posting about the cost-of-living crisis, I have been looking into the benefits of using a desiccant dehumidifier over a heated clothes rack for drying clothes. Yesterday, I reviewed the Dry:Soon 3-Tier Heated Airer. It is about the best-heated clothes airer/rack on the market, but it is out of stock, and I am…
I have recently expanded my range of Philips Hue smart lighting in my TV room with the Gradient Lightstrip and Gradient Signe Floor Lamp. The one missing piece to the system has been the HDMI sync box which allows me to synchronise anything on the TV with my lighting. Specifications 4 x HDMI In HDMI:…
I have been slowly expanding my Philips Hue set-up and, in particular, upgrading my TV room. Recently, I have added the new Tap Dial Switch and the excellent but expensive Signe Gradient Floor Lamp. The Philips Hue Gradient Lightstrip for TVs was launched back in 2020. It is a premium-priced product, and back then, I…
We all know that using LED lightbulbs saves a massive amount of electricity compared to traditional incandescent bulbs. Incandescent bulbs were typically sold in 40W, 60W, 75W and 100W bulbs. Most large B22 or E27 LED bulbs cap out at around 10W and are often rated as 8W or 9W. Therefore, I have never paid…
I have previously reviewed the superb Tineco Carpet One Pro smart carpet cleaner. It is one of, if not the best, consumer-focused carpet cleaners on the market. The cordless stick vacuum market is much more competitive, especially with Dyson dominating the industry. So, is the Tineco PURE ONE S15 PRO a viable alternative to Dyson…
I have previously reviewed the AIRROBO T10+, which is one of the most affordable LiDAR mapping and self-emptying robot vacuums on the market. It has been excellent, and I still use it as my main robot vacuum now. On the more basic end of the spectrum, AIRROBO has the P10, which currently costs just £120…
I have reviewed plenty of robot vacuum cleaners and cordless cleaners, but this is my first carpet cleaner. For better or worse, our two living areas and bedrooms are carpeted. I prefer carpets, but they are also a bit disgusting compared to hard surfaces. A vacuum is never going to clean them thoroughly, and we,…
The Philips Hue Signe Gradient Floor Lamp has been around for a few years now, but it was recently updated with a new natural wood-toned base and signature slender profile. The existing colourways are white and black, and the new oak model is very similar to the white model, just with oak elements on the…
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