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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Govee LED Ceiling Light Review: A Bright, Affordable Matter Light for Apple Home and Home Assistant
I’ve had the Govee LED Ceiling Light fitted in my kitchen for about a year now. I bought it with my own…
New Video – How I Automated My Kitchen With The Govee Square Light
Is the Govee smart light worth it? I review the 30cm square ceiling light, testing its Matter compatibility.…
New Video – One Button To Rule Your Entire Room #smarthome #tech #automation
Master your Home Assistant automations with physical buttons. Learn how to configure single, double, and long press triggers…
New Video – One Camera, Infinite Automations #homeautomation #smarthome #reolink
Automate your home security with Reolink and Home Assistant. Learn the exact steps to connect your Reolink camera…
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.…
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…