Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel Review: Tunable White Dimmable 1100lm Panel that works with Philips Hue
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Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel Review: Tunable White Dimmable 1100lm Panel that works with Philips Hue

I recently gave a gushing review of the Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel, which I felt is a superior solution to GU10 bulbs for a Philips Hue or any Zigbee-based smart lighting. The justification for my praise was that the Philips Hue Surimu is capable of 4,150 lm, making it the equivalent output of 12…

Neutral VS No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Pros & Cons – How Are They Different?

Neutral VS No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Pros & Cons – How Are They Different?

Most older UK homes use dated wiring for their lighting. This will typically consist of a live and live switched cable and works simply by the light switch completing the circuit when switched on. When I first started to invest in smart home technology, there were not many (or any that I can remember) smart…

Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (With neutral) Review vs No Neutral EU
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Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 (With neutral) Review vs No Neutral EU

I have previously reviewed the no-neutral Aqara Smart Wall Switch H1 EU, and I love it. So much so that I have bought several more and now have them for many of our home light switches. More recently, I had my loft converted and decided to get the upstairs lights required at the same time,…

Best No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Zigbee and WiFi Light Switches for UK Homes

Best No Neutral Smart Light Switches – Zigbee and WiFi Light Switches for UK Homes

Traditional UK wiring did not run the neutral wire to the light switch. Typically, only the live (and switched live) wire would run to the switch, while the neutral wire would be present only at the light fitting and at the consumer unit (fuse box or circuit breaker panel). In recent years, there’s been a…

Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel Review – A perfect alternative to expensive smart GU10 downlights  
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Philips Hue Surimu Rectangle Panel Review – A perfect alternative to expensive smart GU10 downlights  

Philips Hue recently extended its range of panel lights with new versions of the Aurelle and Surimu. These are some of the brightest lights Philips Hue offers, and they are perfect for living areas, hallways and bedrooms. I was sent the rectangular Surimu panel to review, which is 120cm long and 30cm wide and can…

Philips Hue Bridge Review vs Bluetooth – An essential investment for any Hue equipped home
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Philips Hue Bridge Review vs Bluetooth – An essential investment for any Hue equipped home

Over the past year, I have reviewed quite a few excellent Philips Hue products, and I am currently in the middle of reviewing the new Philips Hue Surimu rectangle panel light and the wall switch module. I have always used the Philips Hue Bridge as I started using Hue before they rolled out the Bluetooth functionality…

Wiz Neon Flex Strip Review vs Twinkly Flex & Hue Gradient
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Wiz Neon Flex Strip Review vs Twinkly Flex & Hue Gradient

With so many PC gamers obsessed with RGB lighting for their gaming PCs and various peripherals, we have seen a growing number of smart light brands focus on products that are designed to allow people to be creative with their ambient lighting. Smart light strips have been a mainstay for years. Companies like Nanoleaf quickly…

Philips Hue Go 2 White & Colour Ambiance Smart Portable Light Review
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Philips Hue Go 2 White & Colour Ambiance Smart Portable Light Review

The original Philips Hue Go was launched back in 2015, and the Go 2 was launched around three years ago, so this review is a bit late to the game. However, it is a cool little smart light that compliments the Philips Hue ecosystem well, and I thought it was worth doing a quick review…

WiZ Luminaire Mobile Portable Light Review & Wiz A80 18.5W LED (150W equivalent)
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WiZ Luminaire Mobile Portable Light Review & Wiz A80 18.5W LED (150W equivalent)

Following on from my comparison between Wiz, Tapo and Philips Hue. Wiz was recently kind enough to send me some samples to test out. This included: WiZ Luminaire Mobile Portable Light Wiz 18.5W LED (150W equivalent) E27 Wiz 8W B22 It would seem that I don’t have any lights with the bayonet-style fitting, so I…

Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box Review with Signe Gradient Floor Lamp & Gradient Lightsrip
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Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box Review with Signe Gradient Floor Lamp & Gradient Lightsrip

I have recently expanded my range of Philips Hue smart lighting in my TV room with the Gradient Lightstrip and Gradient Signe Floor Lamp. The one missing piece to the system has been the HDMI sync box which allows me to synchronise anything on the TV with my lighting. Specifications 4 x HDMI In HDMI:…

New WiZ Smart Lighting Products Launched Including Ceiling Lights, Light Bars and WiZ Portable Button
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New WiZ Smart Lighting Products Launched Including Ceiling Lights, Light Bars and WiZ Portable Button

WiZ is a smart lighting brand I haven’t paid much attention to in the past. They are owned by Signify, who also owns the Philips Hue brand, and WiZ appears to be positioned as a more affordable alternative to Philips Hue. A good example of this is a pair of warm white GU10 spotlights from…

5 Tips for Transforming a Home with Smart Lighting

5 Tips for Transforming a Home with Smart Lighting

Smart homes have become all the rage. Whether you’re just wading into the waters or you’re looking to level up and integrate even more features into your home the whole idea behind a smart home is that it is more energy-efficient, it’s customizable and it provides you with useful features. For those who are ready…

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