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The Ultimate Home Automation Guide: Turning Your House into a Smart Home

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In this home automation guide, we will explore the world of home automation and show you how to turn your house into a smart home. From basic concepts to advanced features, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make your home smarter, more efficient, and more comfortable Home automation has become increasingly popular in [...]read moreThe Ultimate Home Automation Guide: Turning Your House into a Smart Home

Just what is Alexa?

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Smart tech is here to stay, becoming more and more of our everyday lives.  However, it is still easy to get confused between the Google Assistant, Alexa, Google Nest Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot – all integral to controlling our smart tech at home.

Here is a quick download of exactly what Alexa is.

What is Alexa?


Simply put, Alexa is a device that will recognise your spoken commands and respond to you – this means you can ask questions to find out the answers and instruct your Alexa to play music for example.  The most common place to find Alexa is in the Amazon Echo – a range of speakers that come complete with the Alexa software.  However, with increasing use of virtual assistants you will find the Alexa software in the likes of cars and other third-party speakers.

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Energy company set to offer smart home solutions

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Energy provider Scottish Power has become the first firm in its field to provide smart home solutions to households wherever they are based.

The forward-thinking firm is [...]

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Save your energy

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With the rise in cost in gas and electric, there is no better time to look at how you can use less energy and become more efficient in the home.  Surprisingly the average household (containing 4 occupants) uses 13 electronic devices – all using energy.  Naturally over the past 10 years we have been increasing [...]read moreSave your energy

Should you have a smart meter fitted when offered

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Most utility companies have a program of rolling out smart meters and are encouraging their customers to have one fitted or replacing really old meters with smart meters. But do you know what is best to do? Here is some useful information:- Qualified engineers will come to your home and install your new smart meter [...]read moreShould you have a smart meter fitted when offered