Drayton Wiser Install Expansion In Part 1 we set up the 3 channel controller and room thermostats to replace our conventional versions. That satisfied a number…
Smart home voice assistants are being opened up to third party manufactures and KitSound have just released their new ‘Voice One’ smart speaker in collaboration…
It’s been a decade since the original iPhone was released. My own 2007 vintage handset has seen better days, but it’s still going strong. So 10 years…
The recent launch of the Drayton Wiser from Schneider Electric was the trigger for Automated Home reader Mark Boyle to bite the bullet and install…
There’s a lot of talk in the media these days about air quality. But who really has a clue how polluted the air is in…
Whether its a garage or a hard drive, chances are if you’re like us you’ll always fill the available space. So when Toshiba asked us…
The guys from Sengled sent us over their ‘Pulse’ lights with built-in Wireless Speakers to try in the Automated Home. The Pulse uses an energy…
So last month I traded in my Range Rover for a Nissan Leaf. No really. After my first 1,000 miles here are some rambling thoughts,…
These days the strangest things have WiFi. So when the AppKettle turned up at the Automated Home we wondered if we really needed a Kettle that…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Having watched the price of photovoltaic solar panels steadily fall over the last few years and seeing a drop in incentives looming on the horizon,…
Welcome to the third instalment of our review of the Devolo Home Control range. So far we have the starter pack up running with some additional…
After several months with the Automower it’s time to look back and take stock. But first here are a couple of things we’ve not covered yet. Running…
Last week Dan from The Verge proclaimed “a really good universal remote can really make your life a lot easier”, and who doesn’t want that…
The Ring Video Doorbell has been available direct from the USA for a while now but last month saw its official launch in the UK. The smart…
We’re getting close to the end of our Husqvarna Automower Review series. Here’s the latest update from the last two weeks. Secondary Area The Secondary…
If you’re a regular Automated Home reader you’ll have noticed a few electric car stories creeping in over the last couple of years along with…