When it comes to wireless connectivity in the home, as most of us have found out at some time or other, reliable coverage can often be patchy at best. Generally speaking, the larger the space and the more rooms in question, the more unreliable 100% WiFi cover is likely to get as your router or wireless devices struggle to reach every corner of the home. Luckily however, … [Read more...] about The Best Mesh WiFi Systems for Boosting your Home’s Coverage
Home Automation
Getting Started With WeMo – The Essential Guide to WeMo Devices
Belkin's smart home brand WeMo has established itself as one of, if not the leading name in the world of smart plugs and switches for home automation and control. Stepping in to fill the gap between traditional lighting and electronic devices, smart sockets and switches offer an affordable alternative to upgrading your bulbs to smart lighting equivalents in every room while … [Read more...] about Getting Started With WeMo – The Essential Guide to WeMo Devices
The Best Smart Home Buttons for One Touch Smart Home Control
Smart home buttons are pretty much what they sound like, allowing for a tactile interface with your smart home devices that offers a level of flexibility beyond that of traditional switches or remotes. It may seem like the age of the fully automated smart home is looking to do away with the need for physical interfaces such as old-school switches or remote controllers in … [Read more...] about The Best Smart Home Buttons for One Touch Smart Home Control
The Ultimate Home Automation Guide for Beginners – 2019 Edition
Home automation is redefining what it means to build an intelligent smart home. From switching off the lights when no-one's in the room, to automatically setting the right temperature before you get home from work, the latest smart devices are making hands-free home automation a reality. In this guide, we’ve taken a look at the essentials to help you get started in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Home Automation Guide for Beginners – 2019 Edition
The Essential Guide to IFTTT and IFTTT Applets for the Smart Home
The chances are, even if you're new to the smart home game, you've probably come across some of the major smart home ecosystems (think Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Nest) as well as the main players when it comes to wireless smart home protocols (WiFi, ZigBee, Z-Wave etc). What you may not be as familiar with however, is the IFTTT service of web-based applets which … [Read more...] about The Essential Guide to IFTTT and IFTTT Applets for the Smart Home