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 – Habi sent an engineer out – Does it work now?
After my issues in December Habi sent an engineer out to set up the system and monitor from…
New Video – Homey Software Self Hosted Option for Raspberry Pi
Discover how Homey software can be run on your own hardware, including Raspberry Pi's and other devices. This…
New Video – Setting Up the SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap and Powering The Hub and Flap
The SureFlap Microchip Cat Flap's battery life is discussed, including the use of rechargeable batteries. It can track…
I Tried Homey Self-Hosted Server — It’s a Bit Buggy!
I Tried Homey Self-Hosted Server — It’s a Bit Buggy! A few hours of testing have led to…
New Video – My experience with Homey Self-Hosted: Bugs, setup, and more
In this video, I provide an overview of the Homey self-hosted server, a platform designed to centralise smart…
New Video – More Control Than Physical Buttons This Fan App Shows How #smartHome #tech
In this video, I'll be reviewing the Dreo TurboCool 516S Smart Misting Fan. The fan is more effective…
New Video – 10 Years With These Smart Bulbs (Still Going) #smarthome #durability
I share my thoughts on which smart lighting devices to avoid when setting up your home. I discuss…
Smart Lighting in 2026: A Tour of My Setup and What I’d Do If I Was Starting Again
Smart Lighting in 2026: A Tour of My Setup and What I’d Do If I Was Starting Again…
New Video – My Smart Home Lighting Setup in 2026 | The Best Smart Lights I’ve Found
In this video, I'm giving you a tour of my smart lighting setup in 2026. I'll be sharing…
New Video – Pi Airplay Streamer – No Pairing Code Required for Apple TV Stream
Learn how to stream vinyl audio to AirPlay devices without needing a pairing code. This method works specifically…