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!
Philips Hue has announced a comprehensive update to its smart lighting portfolio, introducing the more accessible Essential range alongside significant expansions to its strip lighting and security offerings. The updates, released under the “Reimagine Your Home” campaign, aim to broaden the appeal of smart lighting while adding advanced features for existing users. I have written…
Aqara has announced a comprehensive range of new products and software updates at IFA 2025 in Berlin, positioning spatial intelligence as the cornerstone of its next-generation home automation strategy. The company is demonstrating these solutions at booth 155 in Hall 1.2 at Messe Berlin. Enhanced Security Solutions Doorbell Camera G400 Takes Wired Approach The Doorbell…
I reviewed the Aosu C9C-4H SolarCam D1 Classic Kit Review a little over a year ago and was impressed with the kit, with the standout features being the built-in solar panel for improved battery life, auto tracking, pan/tilt, and motion detection. Aosu has now upgraded this system, which now includes support for six cameras. So, are…
![How much does it cost to run a portable air conditioner, and how quickly does it cool a room? [Updated with August 2025 price cap]](https://mightygadget.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Portable-Air-Con-Running-Costs-768x461.jpg "Portable Air Con Running Costs")
2025 UPDATE: With us having a particularly warm heat wave in the past week, I thought it would be a good time to refresh my post on the running cost of portable air con units. This was originally written in 2021, when electricity was still relatively cheap (I was paying less than 14p/kWh). Times have…
Over the years, I have reviewed a large number of smart light products, with me eventually settling on Philips Hue for my house. It is an undeniably expensive ecosystem to choose, but they are arguably the best. One brand I often mention as an alternative option in my reviews is Govee. They seem to have…
I recently reviewed the Yeedi M14 Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop. I was great, but as always, disappointing that Yeedi have not launched it in the UK. They have now launched the S16 Plus, and Yeedi claims this is the most advanced and powerful flagship robot vacuum to date. However, it is strikingly similar in…
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 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 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…
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