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 – 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. Code you need: https://github.com/marktiddy/home-assistant-tutorials/blob/main/camera-thumbnail-notifications-in-home-assistant.md ReoLink Camera: https://geni.us/eQ4upR This tutorial explains…
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…
New Video – Is the Aqara U600 the ultimate UK smart lock? My 1-month review
Is the Aqara U600 the right smart lock for your home? I have been testing this new model…