Home automation allows you to monitor and control devices and appliances in your home remotely. Connected products like smart lights, thermostats, security cameras, locks, and more can be programmed to turn on/off automatically or controlled manually from anywhere.
Home automation systems communicate through wireless protocols like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee or are hardwired into a home’s electrical system. Cloud services and digital assistants enable voice control.
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SwitchBot has announced its full product lineup for CES 2026, headlined by the company’s first humanoid household robot and a range of AI-enhanced smart home devices. The smart home manufacturer is positioning these announcements as part of its broader “Smart Home 2.0” strategy, which focuses on combining artificial intelligence with robotics to create more capable…
The Flic Duo is a dual-button smart controller that combines traditional button presses with gesture input to drive automations across lights, media, and other connected devices. It is designed to work both as a wall-mounted switch and as a handheld remote, with deeper integration available when paired with a Flic Hub. Related Reviews Specification Specification…
I have previously reviewed the Aqara Hub M3 and also had the M2 prior to that, which I turned into a secondary hub when I moved to the M3. Aqara has now released the Smart Hub M200, presumably the successor to the M2. With an RRP of £60, it provides a more affordable alternative to…
Back in October, SwitchBot announced a range of new lighting products, including the SwitchBot Candle Warmer Lamp, which was a bit of an unusual smart lighting product, but I love it. The RGBICWW Floor Lamp is a bit more mainstream for smart lighting. This is a floor lamp designed for ambient lighting where the light…
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has released Matter 1.5, the latest version of the smart home interoperability standard that finally adds support for security cameras alongside new device categories and energy management features. This update arrives after two maintenance releases earlier this year that focused on testing and certification improvements. Camera Support Finally Arrives After being…
I have reviewed a lot of SwitchBot products in the past couple of years and have generally loved all of them. I like how they try to do things a bit differently from other brands, and the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is one of the best smart locks on the market, with advanced features…
My first experience of smart blinds was the premium-priced Luxaflex PowerView, which I reviewed back in 2021. They are great blinds, but I unfortunately have a lot of sleep problems and need a completely dark room, which they did not provide. I then went in the other direction when reviewing the affordable Aqara Roller Shade…
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…
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…
I previously reviewed the Aqara Smart Lock U200, and at the time, it was my favourite smart lock I had tried. I continued to use it as my primary smart lock until May this year, when I reviewed the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo. I am tempted to move back as I have had to…
Following on from my review of the outstanding SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, I have also been reviewing the new SwitchBot Hub 3, which is what the Lock Ultra is paired to. This hub has some significant upgrades compared to the SwitchBot Hub 2 and will be appealing to anyone who integrates SwitchBot into a…
I have previously reviewed the SwitchBot Lock Pro and found it to be excellent. I have continued to use it on my back door but have favoured the Aqara Smart Lock U200 for my front door. This has now changed with the launch of the SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo, which combines the new SwitchBot…
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