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!
The Lepro N1 AI Smart Neon Light Strip aims to compete with the many options on the market. While there are plenty of options available, and many of them are cheaper, the Lepro tries to stand out from the crowd. It is 6-meter flexible LED strip boasts 96 LEDs per meter, promising vibrant, diffused lighting…
The SwitchBot Universal Remote is a new entrant in the smart home market, aiming to simplify control of various devices through a single, compact remote. This review examines its features, performance, and how it integrates with the Matter-enabled Hub Mini. Connectivity and Compatibility The SwitchBot Universal Remote boasts impressive compatibility, supporting over 80,000 IR-controlled devices….
I have previously reviewed the Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra and was pleasantly surprised at its performance. Aosu has now sent me the C9C-4H SolarCam D1 Classic Kit to review. This is a four pack of wireless security cameras which have a solar panel built in and a 2K pan tilt lens capable of panning 360°…
Philips Hue recently launched a new range of lighting products, including new Lightguide bulbs, a new Solo Light strip, and brighter HU10 bulbs. The two most interesting products they announced were the new Philips Hue Twilight, which I recently reviewed, and the Datura Ceiling Light, which I am reviewing today. These two products are…
The Philips Hue Twilight is a new addition to the Philips Hue smart lighting ecosystem, designed to enhance sleep routines and provide a versatile lighting solution for the bedroom. At £250, it is a premium priced product but I have grown to love it the past couple of weeks I have used it. Related Reviews…
I have previously been impressed with the range of Meross smart devices, including the Meross MSP843P Smart Fast Charging Power Strip, MSP843P Smart Fast Charging Power Strip and Smart Temperature and Humidity Sensor. Last year, Meross launched the new MSS315 mini smart plug, which is one of their first Matter-enabled plugs which allows you to…
The Yeedi C12 Pro Plus Robot Vacuum is a recent addition to the expanding market of robot vacuums. This model is designed to simplify household cleaning tasks with advanced features such as bagless self-emptying, high suction power, and combined vacuuming and mopping capabilities. While this robot vacuum has many advanced features, it was launched at…
The Aosu Video Doorbell Ultra was launched a couple of years ago, and it is one of the best-reviewed video doorbells on Amazon. Still, it is a brand that I overlooked due to the sheer volume of random Chinese brands on Amazon. I have used the video doorbell for the p[past couple of weeks, and…
Philips Hue has launched a range of new products and app features designed to enhance home lighting experiences. Introduction of Philips Hue Twilight for Better Sleep Among the highlights is the Philips Hue Twilight, a new sleep and wake-up light designed to support users’ circadian rhythms. The Twilight light, available in both white and black,…
The Acer Acerpure Cool C2 2-in-1 Smart Air Purifier & Circulator (model AC551-50W) is the first air purifier I have reviewed from Acer. While Acer may not be well known for air purifiers, they have been expanding in a variety of different niches in recent years, including e-bikes and even a desk bike similar to…
I have been a big fan of the dual-lens cameras Reolink has produced, and I continue to use the Reolink Duo Floodlight in my back garden and the Reolink Duo 3 in my front garden. Reolink has now implemented this tech in its Argus range, with the Argus 4 Pro being the new flagship model….
I reviewed the Airrobo T10+ two years ago and thought it was superb. At the time, it was the most affordable robot vacuum with an auto-empty station, and I have continued to use it as my main robot vacuum for the past couple of years. Airrobo has now launched its successor, the T20+ which is…
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