Power to the People (and Their Wallets) The Eight Tree smart plugs offer exceptional value for money. They’re packed with features usually found in more expensive models, making them a fantastic option for anyone looking to gain control over their energy usage without breaking the bank. Pros Cons Competative priceFeature richEasy to setup Bulky designNo
A Bright Idea, Dimly Executed Overall, the MagicGlow bulbs are a bright idea with a somewhat dim execution. They offer affordability and versatility but fall short in terms of practicality and smart home integration. Pros Cons Good Value For MoneyBrightVersatileGreat Battery Life Missing Smart FeaturesWon’t Charge Via OutletClunky First Party RemoteNo RGB Options For Extra
If you have ever read any of my other smart home product reviews you may notice one of my biggest complaints is a lack of support for the walled garden that is Apple HomeKit, I mean sure there are ways to add unsupported devices if your technically savvy and have the time to tinker but for most brands and devices you are paying a hefty premium for the security and ease of use that is promised by HomeKit support. Enter Meross, a relatively well-known brand in the Smarthome tech space that focuses on budget-friendly devices with elegant designs while still…
The arrival of this box marked my first experience with Flic, but I've seen a few of my favourite YouTube smart home channels talk about their buttons and how nice they are to use, so this one came with a level of excitement. The question therefore becomes was it worth the wait?
Whether you are just getting started with your smart home journey or you already have a thriving ecosystem of devices you may already know the name Switchbot for the smart finger bots that have revolutionised how we look at smart homes
For a display all about low poly pixel art this device isn't half full of juicy tech!
it’s a Zigbee hub, it’s an IR blaster, it’s a really good quality camera with some of the smartest features you’ll find anywhere. It’s a security alarm, it feels well made and it’s one of the cutest bits of tech you’re likely to find
Setting up the light was a breeze, holding the power button on the controller for a few seconds entered bluetooth pairing mode and from there just launch the app, and provide a wifi password and it was done. the process was painless and quick.
Roku, a renowned player in the smart home industry, has announced an impressive expansion to its Smart Home lineup with the addition of a new affordable home monitoring system and feature updates to its existing range of products. Introducing the Roku Home Monitoring System SE, this budget-friendly solution is priced at a competitive $99 and
I suspect I’m not alone in my early experiences with smart home tech, where I messed around with some stuff that I thought was cool, but it wasn’t massively useful and resulted in rolled eyes from my wife and child as I demonstrated how saying “Computer, red alert” made the lights go red and a