Home Assistant: The Smarter Thermostat Solution
Smart thermostat technology has evolved and, in some cases, even regressed over the years. As vendor ecosystems shift, Home Assistant stands…
Willow Plant Sensor Review: Smart Plant Care Made Easy
Caring for houseplants often feels like a game of guesswork — one that even the most well-intentioned plant parents frequently lose. You check…
Smart Greenhouse Irrigation: Water your Plants the Intelligent Way
I have been automating my greenhouse irrigation for several years. My first system employed the Apple HomeKit powered Eve…
The MeatStick V: Bringing Smart Technology to the BBQ
Smart home technology has moved far beyond lights, smart plugs, and voice commands. Today, it’s helping us automate blinds, optimise heating,…
Sensereo MS-1: Reliable, Matter, Smoke Detection Made Simple
The Sensereo MS-1 redefines what a modern smoke alarm can do. Combining advanced infrared light–scattering technology with…
Getting Started with Home Assistant Green
I have been using a Home Assistant Green for just over a year. As a newcomer to Home Assistant, I was keen to start with a system that ensured…
Google Home Update Gives New Life to Google Nest
With the 2nd Gen. Google Nest Thermostat nearing its end of life in the UK and EU read here, Google is breathing new life into the 3rd Gen.…
Getting Started with the Philips Hue Bridge Pro
Almost a decade after the launch of the Philips Hue Bridge v2, Philips has introduced the Hue Bridge Pro. This new iteration marks a…
Getting Started with the Home Assistant Energy Dashboard
One of the standout features of Home Assistant, setting it apart from other smart home platforms, is its robust ability to log and review the…