Amazon Prime Day 2026: Our Top Smart Home Picks
Amazon’s October Prime Day 2026 is here, bringing major savings on some of the most popular smart home devices. Whether you’re looking to…
Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 – Easy Retrofit Smart Blinds
Smart home technology has evolved far beyond basic lighting and plug-in devices, with products like the Aqara Roller Shade Driver E1 bringing…
IKEA ALPSTUGA : The Best Value Air Quality Sensor?
IKEA is quietly joining my list of favourite smart home manufacturers. While companies like Eve, Aqara etc tend to focus on premium, quality…
Chipolo Launches Limited Edition LOOP Colours
Chipolo has unveiled two new Limited Edition versions of its LOOP item tracker, and this time the community played a direct role in bringing…
6 Essential Smart Home Devices for Time and Energy Savings
Smart homes aren’t just about convenience they’re about creating an environment that works around your lifestyle, saves you time, and quietly…
Aqara Launch Camera Hub G350 and Doorbell Camera G400
Aqara is continuing its rapid expansion into smart home security with two major new launches: the Camera Hub G350 and the Doorbell Camera G400…
Eve Motionblinds Get Smaller
We recently reviewed the Eve Motionblind system and loved it. If you’ve been eyeing Eve Motionblinds but your roller blinds were on the…
Celebrating One Year of The Smart Home Blog
It’s hard to believe that ‘The Smart Home Blog‘ is now one year old. What started as a small idea, simply a place to…
SwitchBot Hub 3: The Ultimate Smart Home Controller
The SwitchBot Hub 3 represents a significant evolution in smart home hubs. The Hub 3 offers advanced connectivity with Matter, Bluetooth, and…