Thermostats That Don’t Need A C-Wire
Not having a c-wire can be a pain when looking for smart thermostats, but here are some options to get around that.
Blue Light: What It Is and How It’s In Every Smart Home
The growth of LED lighting has led to an more research focus on blue light and what it means for our bodies. Here’s a quick primer on the current state of play.
Smart Bulb vs Smart Switch: Which Is Better?
Smart bulbs and smart switches are both viable options when choosing to install smart lighting, is one better than the other. Take a look at the pros and cons of each, things to be aware of, and how to work around any issues.
LIFX Beam Smart Light Bar Review: Better Than LED Strips?
The LIFX Beam provides an excellent solution to adding dynamic feature lighting where light strips won’t, or can’t, do the job. See how it works, and how it performs in real world use.
Chamberlain Home Bridge Review: Easy But Not Great
Chamberlain’s MyQ system allows for adding smart home connectivity to your garage door. But is their own bridge device the best way to do that?
How To Use LIFX With HomeKit
LIFX make some great smart lighting products, and it’s easier than ever to get them working in an Apple HomeKit setup. Here’s how to do it, step-by-step.
Best Battery Powered Video Doorbells (2023 Update)
Not having doorbell wiring doesn't mean you can't go with a battery powered video doorbell. See how these models compare based on real performance testing.
LIFX Clean Review: Does It Actually Work?
The LIFX Clean is a unique smart bulb that offers to disinfect your home. I take a look into the research and do some actual bacterial tests to see if it works.
How Many Hue Bridges Will You Need?
Do you need more than one Hue bridge for your setup? Why would you? Does it cause any issues, and how would you add one? This guide answers these questions, and more.
Buying A Video Doorbell In Australia
Many US-based video doorbells won’t work down under. We analyze the best options that will give you good results in Australia.
Video Doorbell vs Security Camera: What’s The Difference?
Video doorbells and security cameras have many similar features and specs these days. Is there much difference, and how do you choose?
Hue Tap Dial Review: A Versatile Scene Controller
Using a scene controller is a great way to provide intuitive manual controls for your smart lights, and cover up those manual switches to avoid people turning them off. We take a look at just what the Hue Tap Dial switch can do.
A Comprehensive Guide to Z-Wave
Z-Wave has been driving smart homes for a long time. See how it works, how it stacks up against growing competition and how it can benefit your smart home.
The Best Light Bulb Security Cameras for Indoors and Outdoors
Home security cameras have become popular with consumers, but often require some level of physical installation. So can you put a camera in a light bulb? These ones use a simple light socket to provide both light and security, making them the simplest approach.
What Is Band Steering in Wi-Fi Networks?
Band steering is a term thrown around a lot when it comes to Wi-Fi networks, but there is a lot of misunderstanding about it. What does it actually do?
Arlo vs Ring: Which System Is Better?
Arlo and Ring are both big names in wireless security cameras, but how do you choose? Here we compare devices as well as the software platforms that run them.