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 – Aqara Led Strip Premium Feel vs Philips Hue
Shop Aqara Prime Day Deals https://geni.us/aqaraproducts In this clip, I discuss the physical build quality of the Aqara…
New Video – Home Assistant Adds Non-Apple Devices to Apple Home Easily
In this video, I share my experience with adding non-Apple devices to Apple Home using Home Assistant. It's…
Aqara LED Light Strip T1 Review – A month’s worth of testing
I’ve been using the Aqara LED light strip T1 for about a month now, and in this review,…
Confession: I Started Using Home Assistant
Confession: I Started Using Home Assistant There is a confession I need to make that might surprise some…
New Video – Apple HomeKit + Home Assistant: The perfect smart home?
I started playing with Home Assistant a few months ago, despite my channel's primary focus on Apple Home.…
New Video – Homey Matter Device Setup Fails Due to Lack of Apple HomeKit Experiment
The Homey self-hosted software has some limitations, including the lack of an Apple HomeKit experiment. This means that…
New Video – Using the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap for 9 months!
Learn how to enable indoor only mode on your SureFlap microchip cat flap. This feature allows you to…
Sure Petcare SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect Review – 9 Months Later
The Sure Petcare SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect is a smart pet door designed to give you more…
New Video – Sure Petcare SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap Connect Review – Smart Cat Flap!
The SureFlap Cat Flap Connect is a microchip cat flap designed to give you total control over pet…
New Video – Matter Finally Fixed Smart Home Compatibility #smartlight #matter
The Aqara T1M smart bulb is a high-quality option for Apple Home users, available at various price points.…