Aqara Hub M3 Review – Matter over Thread Smart Hub
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Aqara Hub M3 Review – Matter over Thread Smart Hub

The Aqara Hub M3 is the latest smart home hub from Aqara, offering a range of features and improvements over its predecessor, the M2. This hub is designed to bridge the gap between Aqara’s Zigbee and Thread devices and the Matter ecosystem, making it easier for users to control their smart home devices seamlessly. Specifications…

Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs
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Paulmann Zigbee Filament & GU10 Smart Bulbs Review – Philips Hue Compatible RGBW Smart Bulbs

I have previously reviewed the excellent Paulmann Velora Zigbee Smart LED Panel, which is an excellent alternative to the Philips Hue light panels. More recently, I have been checking out the range of Paulmann Zigbee bulbs, which can be integrated into a Philips Hue system just as easily as a normal Hue bulb. I have…

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…

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,…

Aqara Announces a Wave of New Smart Home Products at IFA 2023
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Aqara Announces a Wave of New Smart Home Products at IFA 2023

Aqara, a major player in the smart home industry, is set to make a splash at this year’s IFA show by unveiling a suite of groundbreaking devices. With its booth positioned at H22, 214, Aqara is more than ready to showcase its latest offerings to the public. As a brand that’s always committed to bringing…

Sonoff NSPanel Pro Smart Home Control Panel Review
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Sonoff NSPanel Pro Smart Home Control Panel Review

The Sonoff NSPanel Pro is an innovative smart home control panel that integrates all your smart home devices and scenes for control. It acts as a Zigbee hub with support for Sonoff Zigbee devices giving you control of smart lights, switches, heaters, coolers, curtains, and much more, all from the panel itself. The inclusion of…

What are the differences between Zigbee vs Thread – Pros & Cons of Each Standard

What are the differences between Zigbee vs Thread – Pros & Cons of Each Standard

I previously wrote an article comparing Zigbee vs Z-Wave and the pros and cons of each smart home technology. Thread is a new smart home communication protocol that builds upon the Zigbee specification and is available at no cost; however, this requires agreement and continued adherence to an End-User License Agreement (EULA). Albeit, you have…

What are the differences between Z-Wave vs Zigbee – Pros & cons of each standard

What are the differences between Z-Wave vs Zigbee – Pros & cons of each standard

I have recently covered several smart home products, and many of these use the Zigbee communication protocol. There is also the Z-Wave which I have covered extensively in the past, and then you have Thread which is an up-and-coming protocol. It can get confusing what the difference is between these technologies and which is best,…

Aqara G2h Pro Review – Homekit compatible Zigbee hub and camera
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Aqara G2h Pro Review – Homekit compatible Zigbee hub and camera

I have previously reviewed several of the Aqara Zigbee hubs, including the Aqara G2h. Aqara currently lists six different hubs on their product page, this would make the 7th. It seems very excessive, but I guess it gives buyers as many options to fit their budget and needs as possible. Therefore the review of the…

Aqara announces Matter based motion sensor & door/window sensor. Hubs to be updated to work with Matter & ZigBee seamlessly

Aqara announces Matter based motion sensor & door/window sensor. Hubs to be updated to work with Matter & ZigBee seamlessly

I have been impressed with the Aqara products I have reviewed recently. The Zigbee based system is perfect for anyone looking for an affordable way to set up a smart home. While Zigbee is a fantastic smart home protocol, there is a new kid on the block called Matter, which is backed by the Zigbee…

Aqara Camera Hub G3 Announced for €120/£100 with 2K, pan-and-tilt camera with the local facial and gesture recognition features
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Aqara Camera Hub G3 Announced for €120/£100 with 2K, pan-and-tilt camera with the local facial and gesture recognition features

Today, Aqara have added another Zigbee hub to their product lineup with availability on the Amazon US, Canada and France. It should come to the UK in the next few weeks. Buy from Amazon: The new camera is a 2K, pan-and-tilt camera with the local facial and gesture recognition features, and it integrates a built-in…

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