Video: Elon Musk Reveals Tesla Powerwall 2 & Solar Roof Tiles
Elon Musk took to the stage in the early hours of this morning, UK time, to reveal a new Tesla Powerwall 2 with 14kWh of…
October 2016
Review: Elgato Eve Energy Brings UK Apple HomeKit Socket
At last there’s a UK HomeKit socket module available. But is it any good? We plug in an Elgato Eve Energy at the Automated Home to…
Bargain: Mpow Mini LCD Portable Multimedia Projector (with Discount Code!)
Very few people consider setting up a projector for their house. We’ve had one on the ceiling of the AV Room in the Automated Home since…
What’s the Future for SmartThings in the UK?
Apart from buying direct from Samsung, the SmartThings system has been exclusively available from Currys in the UK. Stock availability has been frustratingly bad at times, especially during…
Going Solar Part 2 – Costs, Incentives & Payback Time
Last month we Installed a 4kW Solar Array at the Automated Home. The first thing everyone asks is how much it cost and what the payback time is….
UK Smart Home Doorbell ‘Ding’ Launches on Kickstarter
We met UK startup team John Nussey and Avril O’Neil back in April at the Gadget Show live. This morning they’ve launched their new smart doorbell on Kickstarter. Now…
Devolo Home Control Review Part 4 – Smart Home Heating
Welcome to the fourth part in our Devolo Home Control system. In this instalment we are going to review the heating control components, a TRV…
Video: Google Home Smart Hub Plus Google WiFi Router
Google Home has the Amazon Echo in its sights. It’s a $129 voice-activated speaker powered by the Google Assistant and you ask it questions that…
New Loxone Glass ‘Touch Pure’ Makes Smart Home Lighting Stylish
Loxone say their new Touch Pure glass smart switch combines sleek design with effortless lighting control… Add stylish lighting to your home with Loxone’s new…
[Sponsor] Open Source Automation the Secret to Smarter Buildings
Modern buildings have made use of linear actuators during the automation process. The demand for smarter buildings is increasing steadily hence people are coming up…