In our ever-connected world, a dependable and uninterrupted power supply is crucial to the seamless operation of home networks. Unforeseen power outages, voltage fluctuations, and surges can pose significant risks…
Sonos WiFi Speaker Selection: Enhancing Your Home Audio Experience
In today’s era of smart homes and cutting-edge technology, having a reliable and high-quality audio system is a must. Sonos, a pioneer in wireless audio solutions, offers a range of…
Is the Ring Video Doorbell Worth It Without a Subscription? A 1-Year Review
Smart home technology has gained popularity for its convenience and security features, with the Ring Video Doorbell standing out as a top contender. However, the Ring’s functionality heavily relies on…
Generic smart switch for home automation
Smart products that do not come with customised applications and instead use widely popular platforms for their cloud controls are known as generic smart products. For instance, SmartSetup depends solely…
Useelink WiFi Smart Switch: A Budget-Friendly Option With Some Drawbacks
After using the Useelink WiFi Smart Switch for 6 months in my home, I have come to appreciate its budget-friendly price and ease of connection to voice assistant platforms like…
Home Automation hubs, gateways & bridges
Home automation has become increasingly popular in recent years, with a wide range of devices available to control lighting, heating, security, and more. One of the key components of a…
Rise of the people’s network (Apple Air Tag, Amazon Sidewalk)
The rise of the people’s network is a trend that is being driven by the increasing popularity of location-based technologies such as Apple’s Air Tag and Amazon’s Sidewalk. These technologies…
AU/NZ approve switches for Tasmota firmware
Only small selection of smart home switches are AUS/NZ certified. Most of the products use Tuya platform. Only small set of switches use Espressif ESP chipset. Tasmota firmware can only…
Smart home device testing – Mercator Ikuü
Currently testing some of the following home automation device by Mercator Ikuü. WiFi 3 Gang Smart switch Zigbee 2 Gang Smart switch Zigbee Hub Zigbee motion sensor Mercator Ikuü products…
Adding magnetic sensor to my automated garage door
In my early experiment I show how easy to convert a standard garage door to app control garage door. In this experiment we will extend the capability to read a…