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 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 on the market for…
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…
New Video – Switchbot Display Gets Smarter with Home Assistant | Switchbot EInk Display Tips
Upgrade your SwitchBot e-ink display with custom scripts. Get more from your smart home by adding camera feeds…
New Video – SwitchBot E-Ink Display Custom Widgets That Actually Work #automation #gadget
Build your perfect custom dashboard to organise your day at a glance. Learn how to use templates to…
New Video – Bluetooth Proxy Stick vs ESP32 Development Board #homeassistant #comparison #diy
Boost your Home Assistant range with a simple Bluetooth proxy. Learn how to use an inexpensive ESP32 microcontroller…
Simple Bluetooth Proxy Setup in Home Assistant (The Easy and Reliable Method)
If you’re running Home Assistant without built-in Bluetooth support, setting up Bluetooth devices can quickly become frustrating. This…
New Video – Home Assistant Bluetooth Proxy Setup That Actually Works
Set up a Home Assistant Bluetooth proxy to extend your device range. Learn how to configure an ESP32…