Smart Devices that Need 2.4Ghz Wifi
A couple of months ago, I did something pretty silly. I split up my home wifi into separate 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz networks so that I…
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Why Can’t I Re-Trigger Flows in Homey?
Smart Home Wifi Chaos Recovery
Change Wifi name, break everything?!
My vibration sensor automation didn’t work out
I got my first Homey flows going
Why my Meross door sensor doesn’t work with Homey
Sonos CEO Issues an Apology
LG acquires a controlling stake in Athom
Samsung 8K TV with Sonos Arc and Sub (DIY Home AV Setup)
I recently bought a Samsung 8K TV, a Sonos Arc soundbar and a Sonos Sub Gen 3. It wasn’t cheap, but after slumming it on…
From Dumb Home to Smart Home (Day 1)
This is just a short post to show that I really am starting off my smart home journey from the beginning. No smart hub, no…
Responding to FullBore and the NEW Podcast
The forums are still broken, and everyone is frustrated (especially me). FullBore requested an update about the current situation with regard to the forums, so…
Not the end, just the beginning
Hi everyone, my name’s Marty and I’m new here. I was originally planning to have the website and forums running smoothly before introducing myself, but…
Not The End…
This blog started in September 1996. 27 years on, the time has come to make a change. Almost 3 decades after I began my home…
FlexiSpot Ergonomic Chair
Back in the summer we added the Comhar Standing Desk to the Automated Home. Now FlexiSpot have sent over their new BS11 PRO Ergonomic Chair…
Comhar Wooden Top Standing Desk
Sitting is the new smoking apparently so we were intrigued when FlexiSpot offered to send us their EW8M Comhar Standing Desk to try in the…
Video: Matter Network Transport Explained
This new video from the Connectivity Standards Alliance gives a good overview of the new Smart Home Standard, Matter…
Tesla Model Y – A UK Owners Review
After nearly two and a half years of ownership, I sold my Model 3 last Autumn, taking advantage of the incredibly strong used prices. The…
Review: BenQ GV30 – A Neat Portable Projector
With our student getting ready to return home it was time to setup the den upstairs. The timing couldn’t have been better because BenQ got…
Will Matter Bring Smart Home Unity in 2022?
I’ve referred back to this post about a Smart Home Utopia many times since I wrote it 14 years ago. In the intervening years, there…