Review: TP-Link Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip with USB
The UK version of this popular smart device from TP-Link has recently launched here and we were eager to give it a try. The KP303…
Video: Node RED Smart Home Lighting Zone Management System
Serial Smart Home Maker, Mat Smith has uploaded his latest video – an hour long tour through his Node-RED home lighting zone management system. Check…
myDOQ Smart Modular Plug Socket System Launches Today
Today sees the launch of myDOQ, an interesting new product that the makers describe as “the world’s first interchangeable smart modular plug socket system”. myDOQ…
Legacy Home Automation vs Smart Home & The DIY Pros
Here’s an interesting podcast that caught me by surprise. You see it’s 2 smart home professionals, extolling the virtues of DIY smart home platforms over…
EchoMount Pro is PoE Wall Dock for Amazon Echo Dot
Here’s a new PoE powered wall dock for the 3rd Generation Amazon Echo Dot that’s been designed specifically for Custom Installers.. Machined from solid Aluminium,…
Faradite Release New Outdoor Motion Sensor 360
Faradite have launched their latest smart home product, the new Motion Sensor 360 – IP67. We are delighted to introduce our brand new Motion Sensor…
Aurora AOne Smart Home Lighting System Works With SmartThings
It’s time to sit up and take notice when a heavy weight in the lighting world like Aurora decides to create its own smart home…
Watch This: Autonomous Outdoor Security Drone System
It’s been bugging me that there’s something I’ve forgot on our plans for the new house. Well here it is, every home needs an autonomous…
Watch This: Art of Smart Control4 UK Smart Home Tours
Yorkshire based smart home specialists, The Art of Smart, take us on a couple of walk-throughs of their Control4 home automation installs, including this system…
Den Automation Reborn as Den Switches
The most read story on Automated Home last year was on the launch of the Den Automation system. It all ended in tears though as…
Crestron Reveal New MC4-R-I Control System
Crestron have announced their new MC4-R-I Control System at ISE this week… “The MC4-R-I is designed for ultimate flexibility,” states Jason Oster, Sr. Manager, Product…
Review: TP-Link’s Deco P9 Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System
The latest Deco P9 Whole Home Hybrid Mesh Wi-Fi System was launched at IFA this year and TP-Link asked us if we’d like to try…
Building an OpenTherm Weather Compensator for Honeywell evohome
We fitted Honeywell evohome in our last house and it remains one of our favourite smart home heating systems. Now Automated Home reader Kevin Smart…
Useful Gadget of the Week: Plug In PIR Motion Sensor Hallway LED Night Light
In our current temporary accommodation I was looking for something to light up a hall way based on motion. Now, as home automation enthusiasts we…
Top 20 Automated Home Posts of the Year 2019
2019 was one to remember. It was the year that work got underway on the Automated Home 2.0 – thank you for following along with…
HassKit is New Home Assistant Control App
Home Assistant continues to gain fans around the world with its powerful ability to integrate multiple home automation systems. While it’s still very much a…
Listen: Vergecast Podcast Discuss Project Connected Home IP
In this last episode of the Vergecast podcast for 2019, the panel discusses last weeks announcements from Amazon, Apple, Google, Zigbee and Z-Wave. …Nilay Patel,…
Video: The Best Wireless Battery Powered Security Cameras – 2019
One of my YouTube subscriptions, ‘The Hook Up’ recently did a great overview of the best wireless, battery powered security cameras available. If you’ve been…
Z-Wave Alliance & Silicon Labs to Open Z-Wave Specification
Just 24 hours after Amazon, Apple, Google and the Zigbee Alliance unveiled their plans to develop a new Open Source smart home standard, the Z-Wave…
Amazon, Apple, Google & Zigbee to Develop New Open Source Smart Connected Home Over IP Standard
Earlier today, in a surprise move, a group of top tech companies announced “Project Connected Home over IP”. Amazon, Apple, Google, and brands from the…