Smart TV’s are all the rage right now. If you purchased a new TV in the last few years, chances are that it’s already smart. However, if you have a perfectly good TV that doesn’t have smart features, there’s no need to go out and buy another one just yet. In this guide, I’ll explain … Read more
When you’ve just bought a brand-new robot lawn mower, the last thing you want to do is spend hours burying a perimeter wire around the edge of your lawn. But unlike robot vacuums which have walls and objects to work from, a lawn doesn’t afford such luxuries. Unfortunately, there aren’t currently any robot lawn mowers … Read more
Nanoleaf has become synonymous with smart LED light panels and is the only real contender. But they don’t come cheap, so are they worth it? Yes, Nanoleaf panels are worth the extra cost if you’re serious about lighting. Not only are they extremely reliable, but the latest generation feature touch controls, can be synced to … Read more
Nanoleaf colour changing LED wall panels are a popular way to add ambiance to your home. Their range of light panels (Shapes, Canvas and Light Panels) come in various geometric shapes and some have touch control too. However, they don’t come cheap! In this guide, I’ll share some of the cheaper alternatives to Nanoleaf that … Read more
Nanoleaf make some excellent smart LED panels that add ambiance to any room and are particularly popular with gamers thanks to the ability to create an immersive gaming experience. However, Nanoleaf haven’t made it very easy to understand the different features, so that’s why I’ve created this guide. If you need a quick answer: Nanoleaf … Read more
Arlo may have been late to the game with their video doorbell, but it was worth waiting for and earnt a place in my favourite video doorbells. The Arlo Smart plan gives you cloud storage and other features for an ongoing fee, but is the doorbell still worth buying without subscribing? Yes, an Arlo video … Read more
If you’re planning to buy a new smart speaker, then Amazon’s Echo is probably something you’ve come across. But one question I always get asked by those new to the world of smart devices is what’s the difference between Alexa and Echo? Think of it like this: Amazon Echo is the name of the smart … Read more
Alexa is the voice assistant that lives inside Amazon’s Echo speakers, but increasingly is being built in to third party devices. There’s no monthly fee for using Alexa. Once you have purchased an Alexa-enabled device, you’ll have access to general voice commands, routines and automations as well as a number of free services that are … Read more
Video doorbells are great for deterring criminal activity and capturing evidence if someone attempts to steal your parcels or break into your home. However, having an expensive video doorbell on the outside of your home brings its own problems and many thieves are opting to take the doorbell instead (or at least attempt to). To … Read more
The Nest Hello is currently my top recommended video doorbell, not just because I’m a big Google fanboy, but because it’s packed full of features and very reliable. However, when weighing up whether it’s right for you, it’s important to keep in mind the ongoing cost of the Nest Aware subscription and whether or not … Read more
