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…
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…
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…
The Best Black Friday Smart Home Deals 2025
The Amazon Black Friday Smart Home deals are shaping up to be a brilliant opportunity for smart home enthusiasts. Running from November…
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…
Starling Home Hub Discontinued: The end of an Era
For smart home enthusiasts, the Starling Home Hub was a standout solution for integrating Google Nest and Apple devices. Since launching in…