When buying replacement light bulbs, it can still be tempting to opt for the cheaper classic incandescent bulbs, but unfortunately these bulbs are massively inefficient. There is no doubt that energy-efficient LED bulbs save you money on your bulbs, so don’t be put off by their higher price. On top of these, you can now [...]read moreCan Smart Lighting help me reduce my bills?
Our homes are becoming full of smart home devices as we strive for a more efficient and automated life and experience, but are you at risk of being hacked? The simple answer is ‘yes’. A typical selection of smart home devices ranges from televisions to security networks through to thermostats and more and more smart [...]read moreHow your smart home could be at risk from hackers
Simply put, having an automated home means that you have a central unit that gives you control over any compatible devices that is connected to it. This gives you the benefit of being able to program different devices to work together automatically, from one central control unit. You can control your heating, smart lighting, entertainment [...]read moreAutomating your Smart Home
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
Smart doorbells are becoming more and more popular and with many more choices on the market than ever. Is it just a trend or do you need one? They are encouraged to enhance your home security and help you manage deliveries, so you never miss one again. Smart doorbells or sometimes known as video doorbells, [...]read moreDo I need a smart doorbell?
Years ago, a secure home meant you had locks, deadbolts, and latchkeys with little keys for all your windows. Since then, home security has come a long way with smart and keyless security options for your home. Before deciding on what you need or want, it is worth taking a bit of time to research [...]read moreMake your Smart Home secure
Smart Doorbells are becoming more and more popular to enable homeowners to see who is at their door and to provide additional home security. With the increase of smart devices and smart assistants, we can all get a bit overwhelmed with the different options, amount of apps we have to install to control and interact [...]read moreThinking about getting a smart doorbell?
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
Home cinema rooms have been around for some time and quite often have been associated with millionaires and footballers’ mansions, however, you will be surprised how many households are turning dining rooms, lesser used rooms into an entertainment space. Not only do we want to get the most out of watching our favourite films and programmes, but there’s also nothing like a global pandemic to force you to spend more time at home and re-evaluate family time. The trend in investing in our homes does not seem to be slowing down and home entertainment is certainly an area where there has been a focus.
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As we head to the summer we long for the light nights where we can sit outdoors and enjoy the warmer summer evenings. Indoors we are all using smarter lighting, but you can enhance your garden with smart lighting and create some great affects and whilst hopefully being able to entertain friends and family – lighting means you can enjoy your summer nights for longer. [...]
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