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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Aqara FP400 review: the FP2 upgrade, minus one feature nobody expected to lose
The Aqara FP400 is the follow-up to the FP2, one of the most popular presence sensors in smart homes right now, and…
New Video – Don’t Buy a Smart Sensor Until You See This: Aqara FP400
The new Aqara FP400 is here, and I am testing whether this spatial multi-sensor is a worthy upgrade…
New Video – This Smart Plug Has a Feature You’ll Actually Use
Master your Aqara app features to control power limits and device lights. Learn how these settings improve your…
New Video – Sofabaton X2 Home Assistant Automations via MQTT
Configure automations to run with Sofabaton X2 remote using MQTT and Home Assistant. Toggle blinds, send vacuum off,…
New Video – Why you need this smart fan in your bedroom #bedroomdecor #smarthome #tech
Is this Matter fan actually worth it for your smart home setup? Purchase Links: Amazon: https://geni.us/eGx59cS SwitchBot: https://bit.ly/4ylkIhj…
SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro review: the smart fan I didn’t expect to like
Fans are useful. In the heat we’ve had this year they’ve been essential. They are almost never interesting,…
New Video – My Honest Review Of The SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro
Is the SwitchBot Battery Circulator Fan 2 Pro the best way to stay cool? Here is my honest…
New Video – Control Everything: Sofabaton X2 Deep Dive
Is the SofaBaton X2 review worth your time? Find out if this universal remote control justifies its premium…
Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote Review: Is It Worth £300?
If you’ve got a living room full of gadgets and a coffee table buried under three or four…
How to Set Up Camera Thumbnail Notifications in Home Assistant (iPhone & Apple Watch)
If you’re using security cameras with Home Assistant, one of the most useful automations you can create is…