HomeKit naming clashes can cause all manner of confusion and frustration when trying to use Siri to control your smart home. Unfortunately there is little guidance from Apple on how best to name your stuff. Follow these simple guidelines for reliable and argument free Siri interaction.

WiFi is everywhere, and we all depend on it now, but are you up to speed on the current jargon? We’ve got you covered with this concise guide to all things WiFi.

When looking at top quality consumer mesh routers supporting Wifi 6, eero and Netgear have strong contenders. We look at what’s on offer, and how they compare.

Smart devices are well known potential attack vectors when they are connected to the internet, but Apple has a HomeKit feature that gives you easy control over those devices to stop them being used against you.

A smart light that can also help your security cameras see in the dark? The LIFX Nightvision offers something a bit different.

Sometimes you want to add smart home control to something that just isn’t smart. Switchbot has the answer to those smart home ‘holes’.

If you want a simple, easy to use, and very affordable security system for your home, X-sense may have just what you need.

While smart homes have actually been around for quite some time, the advent of digital assistants and smart speakers has brought them much more into the mainstream, at least as a concept. But is turning something on with a voice command really smarter than using a finger?

Getting control of your garage door through your smart home has never been easier thanks to this cost effective add-on device from Meross. We take a look at how it works and if it gets the job done.

Having outdoor security cameras on your homes perimeter has real benefits for security, but using wired cameras can be a hassle. Ring’s Spotlight Cam offers a robust, reliable, and feature packed option for this specific use case.

Smart smoke detectors can set you back a bit, but this one from security company X-Sense delivers a simple, smart Tuya-based product at a bargain price.

When it comes to floodlight security cameras you’ll generally be looking at hard-wiring something. Arlo offers a different approach with their battery powered Pro 3 Floodlight model. And it’s brighter than the competition too.

SmartThings has been undergoing a transformation under the hood for while now. Big changes are coming to allow local automations, and much easier access to custom device handlers.

You may have seen the name Tuya when looking for smart home devices. Who are they, What do they do, and should you be looking at buying those products?

Do you have Nanoleaf Essentials accessories in HomeKit? Do you have more than one HomePod Mini? Are things not going well? This procedure should fix things, at least for a while.

Smart light strips are bright enough to be a very versatile lighting option. There are some rules to follow to ensure you get that soft, classy look though.