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…
January 2020
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…