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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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 remotes, you’ve probably looked…
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…
New Video – Don’t Buy the Sofabaton X2 Until You Watch This!
Is the SofaBaton X2 review worth your time? Find out if this universal remote control justifies its premium…
New Video – Finally integrate SwitchBot into Home Assistant #homeassistant #matter #diy
Get your SwitchBot working with Matter for seamless Apple Home and Home Assistant control. Full video on my…
New Video – I Tested the Dual Protocol Smart Plug. Here’s What Happened
Choosing between Matter vs Zigbee for your smart plug setup is easier than you think. Learn which protocol…
Aqara H2 UK Power Plug Review: Is It Worth £33?
Aqara has turned up late to the UK smart plug party. Every other brand has had a plug…
New Video – Aqara H2 UK Plug: Late to the Game, But Is It Better?
Is the Aqara H2 UK smart plug worth the wait? See if this high-quality device fits your UK…
New Video – Your smart home is broken without this #homeassistant #smarthome #diy
Boost your Home Assistant range by setting up a Bluetooth proxy. Reliable signal coverage is now simple to…
New Video – SwitchBot Smart Home Setup | Custom Display Integration
Learn how to enable the SwitchBot API and generate your SwitchBot API key to integrate custom screens into…
Fixing the 3 Biggest Annoyances With the SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard
I’ve been living with the SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard on my kitchen wall for a while now, and…