Smart home reviews, tested in my own house.
In-depth, honest reviews of smart home gear — written to expand on the videos, not just repeat them.
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New Video – One Camera, Infinite Automations #homeautomation #smarthome #reolink
Automate your home security with Reolink and Home Assistant. Learn the exact steps to connect your Reolink camera to Home Assistant and trigger custom automations based on motion…
New Video – Home Assistant Camera Notifications with Thumbnails on Apple?
Get Home Assistant notifications with camera thumbnails delivered straight to your phone. Learn to configure alerts for motion.…
New Video – Aqara U600 Emergency Key Feature for Dead Batteries
The Aqara U600 smart lock has a convenient emergency key feature that allows you to access your home…
9 iPhone Duo Apps I’ve Updated for Apple’s First Foldable
Apple’s iPhone Duo went on sale on 23 October, and for the first time an iPhone opens up…
New Video – The Smart Home Button You Didn’t Know You Needed 🤫 #gadgets #smarthome
If you need a reliable physical trigger, this Zigbee smart button offers a massive five-year battery life for…
SONOFF SNZB-01P Review: 7 Months With a £15 Zigbee Button
The SONOFF SNZB-01P is a small Zigbee wireless switch that costs around £15, and I’ve had one stuck…
New Video – Get the Most Out of Your Smart Home with the Sonoff SNZB-01P
Is the Sonoff SNZB 01P the perfect smart home button for your setup? See how this affordable wireless…
New Video – Smart Heating Schedules in Home Assistant
Here's how to create schedules using home assistant. Full video on the ultimate smart home heating setup on…
New Video – Never get locked out again with this device 🔒 #homesecurity #gadgets
The Aqara U600 smart lock features a battery cover and lock button on the inside, and a keypad…
Aqara U600 Review: A Smart Lock for UK Multipoint Doors with Apple Home Key
I’ve had the Aqara U600 fitted to my back door for about a month now, and I’ll be…