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…
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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…
Automated Home 2.0 – #18 First Fix Complete
Our electrical first fix is complete. It’s great to have another stage over, although we also move forward with a hint of trepidation. If I’ve…
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…
Automated Home 2.0 – #17 Ubiquiti Networking Part 2 – All Our UniFi Hardware Has Arrived!
In the first part of our home networking series I looked at the reasons why I decided to go with Ubiquiti for the LAN in…
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…
Automated Home 2.0 – #16 The Wiring Has Begun!
Just a quick update this time, but an exciting one. On Monday these cables were delivered by Epitome Living as the electricians started their first…
Automated Home 2.0 – #15 The Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) System
Our mechanical first fix is almost complete so it’s a good time to look at our MVHR system. When spec’ing our first self-build in the…
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…