Wireless sensors are a staple of smart home monitoring, but changing batteries can become a chore. The Meross Smart Sensor aims to solve that by using microlight harvesting.

After a long dry spell, Australia now has options for HomeKit compatible smart plugs. I've used them all to see how they compare, and what you should try.

Smart plugs have all sorts of uses, but sometimes getting one where you need it is a squeeze. The EVVR Smart Plug is a solution for those specific situations.

Sooner or later the limitations of Apple’s built in HomeKit notifications will become too hard to ignore. Here’s how we can create far more useful, actionable notifications for our smart homes.

As our smart homes grow more complex, notifications are an important way of keeping track of the things we need to know about. Take a look at the options available in Apple’s Home app, and how to use them.

There are various ways to use a smart lock, but Apple’s Home Key system is one of the best. See how it works and why you should use it.

There are plenty of times where the thing we want to use in our automations isn’t supported. IFTTT is one tool we can use to get around that, but only using this iOS app as an intermediary.

HomeKit Secure Video offers a privacy-centric cloud storage model for security cameras. Arlo won’t support it. Here is how to work around them and do it anyway.

Wireless outdoor security cameras are a great solution for keeping tabs on your property. Having built-in lights to deter intruders is also a great advantage. How does Ring’s latest battery-powered spotlight camera hold up?

Not having a c-wire can be a pain when looking for smart thermostats, but here are some options to get around that.

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 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.

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’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?

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.

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.