Ghosts, ghouls and gadgets: Halloween is a holiday when the smart home really comes into its own. It’s when you…
Explainers
Our comprehensive Explainers, all found on this hub page will help you to understand your smart home better and take your automations to the next level. From voice-activated lighting to security systems you can control from anywhere, learn how these innovative products can revolutionize your everyday life. Our detailed guides are designed to help you make informed decisions with ease, ensuring you select the best smart home solutions for your lifestyle. Whether you’re a tech-savvy enthusiast or new to the world of smart homes, our Explainers will help you progress to a smarter, more efficient and connected living space.
You’ve got your Apple HomePod or HomePod Mini banging out the tunes, with their impressive 360-degree audio, and you’ve got…
For the smart-home dabbler with some lightbulbs, a door lock and a couple connected plugs, a smart speaker can act…
If you’ve been stocking up on top smart home kit, you’ve probably noticed a Z-Wave logo on many of the…
Amazon’s digital voice assistant Alexa is becoming an ever-present AI helper in our homes, phones and even cars. The basic…
Siri is everywhere now in the Apple ecosystem and while you may not believe it, the voice assistant can cause…
For a long time now, Google’s Chromecast has offered a more affordable way to turn your TV smart. At first…
Wherever technology pervades, hackers won’t be far behind, which means that your Alexa speaker – be it an Echo Dot…
Wi-Fi has moved beyond giving us a more convenient internet connection for our laptops and is now the basis of…
We’ve all got smart TVs, but as they age they tend to get out of date and slow. That’s why…
Apple TV might have started out as a hobby for its Cupertino-based creator, but it was also the tech giant’s…
Android TV is not dead. But Google TV has gone live. You may be wondering how those two statements are…
As good as Apple HomeKit is, delivering both voice control and some powerful automation, the system is rather limited when…
Since HDMI sockets and cables first appeared in 2002, they haven’t half caused some trouble. They’ve been responsible, for instance,…
If you’re looking for a one-stop shop for automating your smart home routines, then Yonomi could be the answer. Offering…
Android TV can be found powering the smart parts of many smart TVs, from the likes of Philips and Sony,…
Amazon’s Alexa is now getting released in more and more territories, and the number of accents and languages is growing,…
Ikea is now a major player in the smart home. That’s right, the Swedish furniture giant isn’t just here to…
For almost a century, the boffins of at least one big manufacturer per decade have bumped their egg-shaped heads together…
We all know it’s downright dangerous to use our smartphones while driving, but that’s an annoying limitation when they hold…