With the number of devices we all have at home, it would end up being expensive to get a smart plug for each individual device. This got me thinking about whether smart plugs work with power strips, and whether they are safe to use together?
There are some hidden costs of having a smart home, but are they really worth worrying about and should they stop you from setting up your own smart home?
Robot vacuums already exist that are more than capable of cleaning flat surfaces, but with a greater number of two or more storey homes being built than single storey, it begs the question as to whether robot vacuums can also so stairs?
Smart thermostats allow you complete control over your home’s heating system and so are a useful device to have in your smart home, but how exactly are they powered?
I’ve recently been considering whether to install a smart lock in my own home, so I did some research into how smart door locks actually work and how secure they are compared with a traditional lock.
Smart blinds can be a lovely addition to any smart home. Knowing that you don’t have to get out of the bed to open the blinds and let in sunlight in the morning is bliss, but how are they actually powered and which power source would be best for your home?
Home security cameras are a popular choice to include as part of a smart home, especially when you have lots of other smart gear you want to be able to keep a close eye. Knowing how well they can record video got me thinking about whether can also record sound.
I’ve had several smart bulbs dotted around my home for several years now and haven’t had any issues with them whatsoever. This got me thinking about the life expectancy of smart bulbs and whether they ever burn out.
Kids can be a nightmare when it comes to leaving the fridge door open or flooding the kitchen using the water dispenser. This got me thinking. Can smart fridges be locked to keep kids from messing with the settings or accidentally changing something when the display panel is touched?
Some people’s existing doorbells are mounted horizontally which got me thinking whether a video doorbell can also be mounted this way. I did some research to find out.
Here in the UK, we are known to receive a lot of rain and bad weather in general, so I wanted to make sure that any video doorbell I purchased was protected when it is exposed to the elements.
There are many different ways in which you can layout your home network. They will all work in similar ways, with just a few variations in what networking hardware is used and how each device will ultimately connect to the Internet.