Reolink RLN8-410 NVR Review – An affordable 8-channel network video recorder with ONVIF support
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Reolink RLN8-410 NVR Review – An affordable 8-channel network video recorder with ONVIF support

ByJames Smythe

The Reolink RLN8-410 was launched around three years ago, so this new isn’t anything particularly new, but with the growing number of POE Reolink cameras I have covered it made sense to see what the NVR was like. Even though this has been out for a few years, it still has access to the advanced…

Eufy Battery Powered Video Doorbell 2K Review – Is this good enough to replace my Ring Doorbell 3 Plus? [Currently 20% off at £143.99]
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Eufy Battery Powered Video Doorbell 2K Review – Is this good enough to replace my Ring Doorbell 3 Plus? [Currently 20% off at £143.99]

ByJames Smythe

I have been a big fan of smart video doorbells ever since getting the Ring Doorbell 2. I receive a huge number of parcels as well as regular pickups, and it is a genuine cause of stress for me (first world problem). Ring massively alleviated that, and I now rarely miss the door when I…

Daan Tech Bob Mini Dishwasher Review – An adorable countertop dishwasher ideal for single users or couples
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Daan Tech Bob Mini Dishwasher Review – An adorable countertop dishwasher ideal for single users or couples

ByJames Smythe

One of the products that kept popping up on my newsfeed during CES was Bob, a tiny eco-friendly countertop dishwasher made by French brand Daan Tech Bob claims to be the worlds smallest and fastest autonomous dishwasher. It is available to pre-order now for £299.90 with shipping stated as a vague fall 2020. Full RRP…

Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors – IAQ Monitor Buying Guide for Asthma and Allergies
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Best Indoor Air Quality Monitors – IAQ Monitor Buying Guide for Asthma and Allergies

ByJames Smythe

I have recently been on a quest to improve the indoor air quality in my home after suffering years of mild breathing issues due to chronic congestion. It’s hardly a serious condition, but it is frustrating, nonetheless. If you want to improve your indoor air quality, you need to identify when it is bad. This…

Yale Linus Smart Lock Now available for £219.98 – Alternative to Danalock and Nuki with ability to unlock with your old key
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Yale Linus Smart Lock Now available for £219.98 – Alternative to Danalock and Nuki with ability to unlock with your old key

ByJames Smythe

For more information please check my review of the Yale Linus Smart lock [Originally posted on 10 January 2020] Announced back at CES, when times were simpler, the Yale Linus Smart Door Lock addresses all the concerns people had with the Yale Conexis L1. The new locks offers smart lock functionality while retaining the outdoor…

Top Smart Home Devices Making Seniors’ Lives Easier

Top Smart Home Devices Making Seniors’ Lives Easier

ByJames Smythe

The old man of the future will be surrounded by gadgets. Creators of technology are trying to outdo each other in how to make the life of the elderly more comfortable and efficient. So far, new technologies have been associated mainly with the young. Seniors were reluctant to use modern solutions, nor were they the…

The New Age Blinds are Smarter Than You Think

The New Age Blinds are Smarter Than You Think

ByJames Smythe

Window treatments have come a long way. They are no longer just meant to cover the windows to render privacy and guard from the harmful sun rays. Several brands have come up with wide variety of shades that have the power to enhance the appeal of any given space in an instant. Not just the…

Reolink RLC-510A & RLC-810A Review – Smart human & car detection surveillance cameras with 5MP/4K
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Reolink RLC-510A & RLC-810A Review – Smart human & car detection surveillance cameras with 5MP/4K

ByJames Smythe

Reolink has finally joined the growing list of companies that offer an advanced smart motion detection technology enabling the camera to distinguish between people and cars. I have been a massive fan of human/car motion detection since I first experienced it with the Netatmo Floodlight Camera. Since then, other brands have adopted the technology including…

Amazon Echo goes spherical – New, improved speakers vs 2019 models and auto-tracking Echo Show 10
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Amazon Echo goes spherical – New, improved speakers vs 2019 models and auto-tracking Echo Show 10

ByJames Smythe

Amazon has had one of the more exciting launch events this year, temporarily distracting me from all the doom and gloom in the news. We have seen Rng shake up the home surveillance market with the launch of the Always Home Drone Cam, and now the Amazon Echo devices have had their biggest shakeup in…

Ring Always Home Cam – One up’s every home surveillance brand with a new automated indoor drone & is the new archenemy of your cat
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Ring Always Home Cam – One up’s every home surveillance brand with a new automated indoor drone & is the new archenemy of your cat

ByJames Smythe

Throwing a complete curveball in the world of home surveillance, Ring has launched the Always Home Cam. They seem to be coy about calling it a drone, but it is one. While it was inevitable drones would enter the consumer home surveillance market, I wasn’t expecting it so soon. Ring was at the forefront of…

New Blink Indoor & Outdoor vs Old indoor & Blink XT2 – Try to spot the difference
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New Blink Indoor & Outdoor vs Old indoor & Blink XT2 – Try to spot the difference

ByJames Smythe

Today Amazon has announced Blink Outdoor and Indoor – Blink’s all-new flagship wireless smart home security cameras that run on two AA lithium batteries for up to two years, making them easy to use and maintain. Normally, I would go into a long post about the differences between these new models and the existing Blink…

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Electric Meters

Everything You Need to Know About Smart Electric Meters

ByJames Smythe

Energy or Electric meter is a device that measures the amount of electricity consumed by a building, area, or by electricity-powered equipment. Electronic utilities use such meters that are installed at customer’s premises to measure energy delivered to them for billing purposes. This energy is typically calibrated in billing units, commonly in kilowatt-hours (kWh), which…

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