Ezviz BC1 Battery Powered security camera launched with a better spec than the Eufy 2C with colour night vision, 365-day battery & human detection
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Ezviz BC1 Battery Powered security camera launched with a better spec than the Eufy 2C with colour night vision, 365-day battery & human detection

ByJames Smythe

Last year I reviewed the Ezviz C3A battery-powered security camera. It was good, just not as good as the Eufy 2C or Eufy 2. Now Ezviz is back with what appears to be a very well specced camera that is highly competitive against the rest of the market. Ezviz BC1 Features The new Ezviz BC1…

Can Savant Home Automation Make My Home Safer?

Can Savant Home Automation Make My Home Safer?

ByJames Smythe

In recent years, more and more homeowners have been falling in love with smart home technology. While smart home tech can revolutionize your life at home, it can also become quickly overwhelming when you have countless remotes for all your new devices. This is why companies like Savant Home Automation have engineered advanced home automation…

Reolink RLC-510WA Review – An affordable 5MP Wi-Fi security camera with person/vehicle detection
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Reolink RLC-510WA Review – An affordable 5MP Wi-Fi security camera with person/vehicle detection

ByJames Smythe

The Reolink RLC-510WA was announced back in March. Similar to most of the recent Reolink launches, the main feature upgrade here is the new smart object detection for people and vehicles, allowing you to minimise notifications and make it easier to find recorded events. The RLC-410W would be the likely camera this replaces, so you…

Yeedi Vac Station Initial Review – An affordable robot vacuum with visual smart mapping & auto-emptying
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Yeedi Vac Station Initial Review – An affordable robot vacuum with visual smart mapping & auto-emptying

ByJames Smythe

In a few days time the Yeedi Vac Station wil be available to buy with an RRP of $499 but a $100 early-bird coupon available for anyone that subscribes to their newsletter. I was quite excited about trying out this robotic vacuum and had planned to do a full review of it. Unfortunately, the review…

SwitchBot Smart Humidifier Review – An affordable smart humidifier with IFTTT and voice integration
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SwitchBot Smart Humidifier Review – An affordable smart humidifier with IFTTT and voice integration

ByJames Smythe

Following on from yesterdays SwitchBot Bot review, I have also been using their smart humidifier. This is not currently discounted on Amazon UK for Prime Day, but it is is available directly from SwitchBot for just £24.60 vs £45 on Amazon. Features: Set the desired humidification efficiency from 1-100% 3.5L/0.9Gal tank, it can work up…

SwitchBot Bot Review – An innovative & affordable smart home solution
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SwitchBot Bot Review – An innovative & affordable smart home solution

ByJames Smythe

The SwitchBot Bot has been around for about 3 years on Amazon, originally funded on Kickstarter. The Bot is a simple and relatively affordable way to add smart home controls to your old none smart devices. The device itself is battery operated and sticks onto whatever device you plan to automate. When activated, a little…

Reolink Prime Day Deals – 25-30% off, including RLC-820A & RLC-810A 4K PoE CCTV Camera +Reolink Go 4G camera
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Reolink Prime Day Deals – 25-30% off, including RLC-820A & RLC-810A 4K PoE CCTV Camera +Reolink Go 4G camera

ByJames Smythe

Amazon Prime day for 2021 will run from the 21st of June until the 22nd. It is a great time to pick up certain products. Amazon regularly discounts all the tech from companies they own, including Ring security products and Echo devices. Many other companies get in on the action too. Reolink will have at…

Realme Announce Watch 2 & Watch 2 Pro for £70 & £50 + New LiDAR mapping TechLife Robot Vaccum for £260
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Realme Announce Watch 2 & Watch 2 Pro for £70 & £50 + New LiDAR mapping TechLife Robot Vaccum for £260

ByJames Smythe

As part of the Realme GT 5G launch, Realme announced the launch of three new AIoT products – the Realme watch 2 & 2 Pro and the Realme TechLife Robot Vacuum – as part of an accelerated AIoT product strategy for the next five years. The TechLife robot vacuum sounds particularily interesting, a LiDAR equipped…

SpotCam Video Doorbell 2 Review – Can a £90 video doorbell compete vs Ring, Eufy & Arlo?
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SpotCam Video Doorbell 2 Review – Can a £90 video doorbell compete vs Ring, Eufy & Arlo?

ByJames Smythe

I love video doorbells; they are one of my favourite pieces of smart tech. However, they can be quite expensive; the latest Ring Video Doorbell 4 and the Arlo Essential Wireless Video Doorbell are both £179. The SpotCam Video Doorbell 2 comes in at a much more wallet-friendly £89 with the added bonus of including…

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell now compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa & Siri
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Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell now compatible with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa & Siri

ByJames Smythe

Netatmo is an unusual company in the world of tech; they don’t seem to have a big yearly launch cycle introducing dozens of new products with refreshes of old. For example, I am now on the Ring Video Doorbell 4. Instead, they seem regularly roll out upgrades for existing hardware. The latest upgrade is for…

Haier FD 70 SERIES 7 Fridge Freezer uses artificial intelligence and integrates with the hOn App for a smarter kitchen

Haier FD 70 SERIES 7 Fridge Freezer uses artificial intelligence and integrates with the hOn App for a smarter kitchen

ByJames Smythe

I don’t typically cover white goods, but I have previously expressed my frustration at how slow smart home tech has taken to enter the kitchen appliance market. I reviewed the Samsung WW9000 washing machine back in 2014, which was one of the first Wi-Fi-equipped smart appliances. In recent years, smart home kitchen appliances have slowly…

Ring Video Doorbell 4 Review – Better than expected compared to the Video Doorbell 3 Plus
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Ring Video Doorbell 4 Review – Better than expected compared to the Video Doorbell 3 Plus

ByJames Smythe

The Ring Video Doorbell 4 was announced last month and is now available to buy. On paper, it only offers incremental changes from last year, so existing users won’t feel the need to upgrade. The headline change is the rollout of colour pre-roll from the black and white on the Ring Video Doorbell 3 Plus….

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