Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Aqara introduces the Spatial Multi-Sensor FP400, a camera-free device leveraging 60GHz mmWave radar and AI to provide detailed room occupancy insights while prioritising user privacy, supporting multiple smart home platforms. Aqara has added a new occupancy sensor to its smart-home…
As smart home technology becomes more commonplace, its success hinges on devices blending seamlessly into daily life. Reviews highlight that the most valued gadgets are those that behave like ordinary objects, prioritising function over flash. For all the promise of…
A simple trick , matching the new router’s Wi-Fi name and password to the old one , can save homeowners hours of reconfiguration, ensuring their smart homes remain functional after broadband switches. For anyone with a heavily automated home, changing…
A Habr article details a simple yet robust method using an Android smartphone, Termux, and the mobile network to monitor and alert homeowners about home automation system faults during internet outages, enhancing resilience and independence. A Habr article proposes a…
A strategic mix of door, window, environmental, and motion sensors, tailored to property use, is revolutionising home security by providing early detection and comprehensive protection. Home alarm sensors are the difference between a system that records events and one that…
Enhanced video analytics are now enabling gated communities to move beyond passive surveillance towards proactive detection, with a focus on existing infrastructure, network optimisation, privacy, and reduced false alarms, revolutionising security strategies and resident confidence. For many gated communities, the…
Innovative projects using ESP32 microcontrollers are enabling users to bypass costly recurring fees on home and fitness gadgets, offering affordable, customisable alternatives to commercial cloud services, as shown in the case of smart bikes, vehicle controls, and security cameras. Many…
As automations grow increasingly layered and complex, Node-RED offers Home Assistant users a more intuitive, visual approach to managing their smart home routines, enhancing clarity and control. Home Assistant is excellent at tying devices together for straightforward smart home tasks,…
While UPS units protect essential hardware from power outages, achieving a truly resilient smart home demands automations that can recover gracefully from interruptions and re-establish intended states after outages. An APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming unit can protect a home lab…
A lead QA engineer transforms basic garage door controls into an intricate and personalised home automation system, integrating gates, alarms, a vehicle, and household systems using Home Assistant and custom routines. What begins as a simple wish to open a…
Phoenix Contact introduces the Catan C1 controller, a versatile and secure platform designed to unify building systems and support sustainable, long-life projects amid increasing integration of protocols and security measures. Phoenix Contact has added the Catan C1 to its building…
As smart home and wearable technology proliferate, experts warn that expanding digital environments and AI capabilities are heightening privacy concerns and vulnerability to surveillance and data misuse, prompting calls for stricter permission management and hardware breaches. Privacy is no longer…
