Boundary Launch DIY Z-Wave Smart Home Security System
After hitting their Kickstarter funding target in just 48 hours back in June 2019, Edinburgh-based startup Boundary have just launched their new smart home security…
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Building the Ultimate DIY Home Automation Ceiling Multisensor
We’re always in awe of the skills that DIY home automators possess and Mat Smith is no exception. His latest project is this ceiling-mount Multisensor…
Automated Home 2.0 – #33 Our Air Source Heat Pump
I previously covered our MVHR system and now it’s time to look at the rest of our mechanical setup. Electrification of Heating Heating, just like…
Top 20 Automated Home Posts of the Year 2020
2021 is the 25th Anniversary year of this blog, but where do we start with 2020. Despite being memorable for all the wrong reasons, it…
Z-Wave Alliance Announces Z-Wave Long Range Spec
The Z-Wave Long Range specification, first announced in September, is now available to its Alliance members for product development. Z-Wave LR supports distances of up…
Automated Home 2.0 – #32 Working with Epitome Living, Our Loxone Partners
Not long after we started researching the new house we attended the first of many self-build shows we have visited over the last couple of…
Video: 25 Home Automation Ideas
Many of us have had more time at home than ever this year and that’s meant plenty of opportunity to consider smart home projects. It’s…
Black Friday Smart Home Bargains
Here’s our pick of some of the best Black Friday smart home bargains. As always, these Amazon Affiliate links do not affect the price you…
The Smart Home – Why is it so Complicated
I’ve mentioned Matt Ferrell’s YouTube channel before here, it’s a fascinating mix of coverage of topics mainly surrounding renewable energy. But his latest video delves…
Our Cheat Sheet on Todays Apple Silicon & New Mac Reveal
Here’s our regular cheat sheet, breaking down tonights presentation of the first of the new generation of Macs powered by Apple silicon. Hardware Apple M1…
Useful Gadget of the Week: Inexpensive Bedside iPhone & Apple Watch Charger
I’ve tried a couple of these wireless bedside chargers for my phone and watch and this Seneo model is the one I can recommend. Despite…
Automated Home 2.0 – #31 We Discuss Our Loxone System on the House Planning Help Podcast
While we were doing our research for the new Automated Home build, there was one podcast that provided us with some really invaluable insights into…