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Aqara Radiator Thermostat W600 Review with Aqara Climate Sensor W100
ByJames Smythe 19th November 202515th November 2025
I previously reviewed the Aqara Smart Radiator Thermostat E1 and thought it was an excellent, relatively affordable radiator valve for anyone invested in the Aqara ecosystem. Aqara has now launched the W600 thermostat, with the main selling point being that it supports both Zigbee for native Aqara integration and Matter over Thread, allowing you to…
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Weffort Smart Motorised Shades Review – Matter Over Thread Shades Perfect for Home Assistant
ByJames Smythe 2nd October 202524th September 2025
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…
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Tado X Review vs Tado V3- Wireless Smart Thermostat X & Smart Radiator Thermostat X – Matter over Thread Smart Heating
ByJames Smythe 14th November 202414th November 2024
I have been a big fan of smart home heating since the launch of Tado. I switched from the original Tado system to Heat Genius, now Genius Hub, as they were the first company to offer smart radiator valves. Living in a relatively large 100-year-old four-bed semi up north inevitably means our home is cold…
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SmartWings Blinds Review – Matter Over Thread 100% Blackout Motorised Roller Shades
ByJames Smythe 30th August 202420th August 2024
I have previously reviewed the excellent but very expensive Luxaflex PowerView Smart Home Blinds and the affordable Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1. SmartWings are another popular option and sit somewhere in the middle in terms of price, quality and features. Unlike the Luxaflex, these are self-install options, so you need to measure everything yourself and…
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