Is Ring really in-secure? With a growing number of inflammatory headlines, let’s look at all the issues in context.

Did you know your smart devices can be hacked by lasers? This trick uses light to implant voice commands into smart speakers. Find out what this means for you.

The Ultimate guide to all things Alexa, from devices to skills. If you have it, or might want it, there’s something for you in here.

Bluetooth range for HomeKit devices can be a problem. Eve has an answer…for their devices. See what my performance tests reveal to see if it's really worth it.

ZigBee is a flexible, reliable protocol for connecting smart devices. This guide explores how it works, why you might want it, and the shape of the competition.

If you have a Philips Hue system, this device offers a super simple replacement for existing light switches.

Philips expands their range of luminaries again with the Play light bar, but this product is intended for more than just lighting your book shelf.

The Rachio 3 is one of the first irrigation controllers to support HomeKit, such as it is, but some users have been having connectivity drop outs. Here’s how to fix it.

Smart lighting decisions have many factors, but one that comes up in marketing often is the issue of Hubs. Take a look at the reasons for and against choosing a hub-based solution. 

The Rachio 3 is a brilliant smart irrigation controller, and the first multi-zone controller to sport HomeKit support. I take a look a real world usage and how HomeKit fits in.

Smart speakers add a lot of utility to the smart home, but there are always privacy considerations when you have an internet connected microphone in your home. What controls does Amazon provide?

HomeKit compatible lighting continues to grow, but these two products offer portability and the ability to add a unique ambience or any situation in or out of the home. 

By using a suitable integration solution we can tie our smart devices together to create a smart home. In this example we look at using external weather data from the WeatherFlow smart weather station to drive better automation with tado Smart AC Control.

Sensibo and Cielo smart AC controllers both provide a way to add smart control your dumb AC units. Learn about the pros and cons of each before buying.

App Developer Sunya Limited addresses the question of Bluetooth troubleshooting by providing a handy Bluetooth scanner app called HomeScan. HomeScan is designed to quickly and easily identify your bluetooth devices, and provide a portable and data driven means of determining signal issues.

Consumer interest is ramping up in smart home devices in general, and we’re starting to see more options for control of non-ducted air conditioners and heat pumps. We take a look at the three models in the Cielo Breez range of smart AC controllers.