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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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 to my bathroom wall…
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…
New Video – Aqara P1 Motion Sensor Limited by Built-in Light Sensor
The Aqara P1 motion sensor has a great range and is responsive, but it's limited in its use…
New Video – Is This the Perfect Way to Control Heating? | Home Assistant
Build the perfect Home Assistant heating setup for your home. Configure your temperature setpoints and modes for total…
Home Assistant Heating Setup: Room Schedules, Geofencing and Smart TRVs
If you’ve ever come home to a freezing house, or realised the heating has been blasting all day…
New Video – How to Build the Perfect Smart Heating System | Home Assistant
Create a professional Home Assistant heating setup for your home. Learn the configuration process for a more efficient…