Review: Tenda 4G680 V2.0 4G LTE Router with WiFi
In times like these the thoughts of a broadband outage are enough to make you shudder. So here’s a look at the Tenda 4G LTE…
Lithe Audio All-In-One 6.5″ Bluetooth Ceiling Speaker is Perfect for Retrofits
The guys over at TECH4 sent us this Lithe Audio Bluetooth ceiling speaker to check out. We’ve got a ceiling for it in mind, but…
Imou Ranger IQ – AI Powered 1080p Pan Tilt Home Security Camera
Here’s a look at the new Imou Ranger IQ, plus a discount code for 30% off for Automated Home Readers. What is It? Imou is…
Josh AI – The Privacy Focussed Voice Control Platform
The popularity of Voice control is exploding, but it’s always been surrounded by issues regarding security and privacy. Josh AI is an artificial intelligence system…
Watch This: Tour of YouTuber’s New Smart Dream Home
The family from the YouTube channel ‘What’s Inside’ recently moved into an incredible new custom home in Utah. Now Dan Markham has uploaded a new…
Panasonic’s latest EVOLTA & eneloop Batteries
The guys from Panasonic sent us some batteries from their latest ranges. The pace of innovation has never been faster, but as the rate of…
Automated Home 2.0 – #21 Wall Mounting Our Loxone iPad with PoE Texas Adaptor – Part 1
All building work stopped on the 24th March, due to the Covid-19 lockdown, but there’s still some things we can be getting on with, especially…
D-Link’s New HD Wi-Fi Camera with AI-Based Motion Detection
Earlier this year at CES, D-Link announced their new mydlink Smart Full HD Wi-Fi Camera (DCS-8325LH) with ‘intelligent AI-Based motion detection’. We got our hands on one hot off the…
Top 10 Accessories For Your Raspberry Pi
If you’re looking for a project or 10 with all your new found spare time then the Raspberry Pi (now in its fourth generation) continues…
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…
Automated Home 2.0 – #20 All Stop.
Building stopped yesterday. It’s disappointing of course, but we’re happy that the builders have decided to shut down to protect their team. Who knows when…
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…
Automated Home 2.0 – #19 To Burn or Not to Burn?
I love a real fire, who doesn’t, a warm and atmospheric focal point for any room. We originally had 2 wood burning stoves on our…
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…