There are few things in life that don’t come with pros and cons, the smart home is no exception. In this guide, I’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of the smart home. The main advantages of a smart home include convenience, energy efficiency, accessibility, and security. Not to mention the fun you can have with … Read more
If you’re a coffee lover and a smart home addict like me, then you’ll definitely want to make sure a coffee machine is the next smart kitchen gadget you invest in. Whilst it’s still quite a stretch to see a day where Rosey the Robot from The Jetsons is waiting for our beckoning call. We’re … Read more
If you’re looking for the best smart home devices to deck out your kitchen or dining room, this article is for you. There’s no end to the number of kitchen appliances and accessories that can now connect to Wi-Fi and be controlled with your voice. Some kitchen gadgets are a little over the top (the … Read more
We Brit’s love a good brew and if your kettle isn’t the most used device in your kitchen then there must be something wrong! As with most appliances in our homes, there’s now a new generation of kettles that come with added smarts. Why might you need a smart kettle? A smart kettle is great … Read more
Two of Philips Hue’s best products for creating an ambiance behind your TV and entertainment area are the Hue Play Bars and the Hue Play Gradient Strips. If you’re considering these but don’t know what the differences are, I’ll reveal everything in this article. If you’re in a rush, here’s a quick rundown of the … Read more
As an avid fan of Google’s smart home ecosystem, I have more than my fair share of Chromecasts and cast-enabled devices. Over time, I’ve picked up several tips and tricks to improve the experience even more and today, I’m going to share them with you. Allow Your Chromecast to Control Your TV If your TV … Read more
Once you get the smart home bug, you’ll find devices in all parts of your home that you want to automate, including in the garden or front yard. If you’re planning to use plugs to create automations, you’re probably wondering whether smart plugs can be used outside? No, smart plugs cannot be used outside unless … Read more
As a big fan of Google’s ecosystem, Chromecasts are my go-to method for streaming on my dumb TVs. But getting them to work properly isn’t always that easy. One of the most popular errors that occur during the setup process is the ‘Could not communicate with your Chromecast’ message. In this guide, I’ll explain why … Read more
The Hue Sync Box is an incredible addition to any Philips Hue setup, allowing you to sync your lights with your music and TV output to create an awesome entertainment area. When you first set up the Hue Sync Box, this is generally a hassle-free experience. However, when you try changing networks or moving home, … Read more
When looking for robot vacuums, there’s a lot of jargon thrown around especially around the navigation technology such as ‘lidar’ and ‘vSLAM’, but what are these? Both Lidar and vSLAM are ways that robot vacuums can map your home. Lidar uses lasers which tends to be more accurate, although it’s also more expensive. On the … Read more
