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Learn about a wonderful and fast-developing world of home automation and smart devices. Anything from smart grills or ovens to smart remote controls and smart sprinkler systems.

The A5X MAX Android 8.1 TV Box

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Regular viewers may recall I reviewed a rather nice TV Android box some time ago – the H96 Max Plus. I’m particularly choosy about...

Best universal remote control

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There was a time when a single brand dominated the universe of universal remote controls: Logitech’s Harmony. That changed earlier this month when Caavo...

Foxconn Wants More Visibility in the Connected Home

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Many of us know Belkin for its many home electronic devices (with brands such Belkin, Linksys, Wemo, Phyn) but many of us might not...

Somfy’s First Zigbee3.0 Range of Connected Shades and Curtains

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Somfy has launch a new range of connected shades and curtains solutions based on Zigbee 3.0.  This new range includes the TaHoma gateway hub...

Behind that automated car or robot, there’s often a person

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The Mira Robotics laundry robot is teleoperated for some tasks. Image courtesy of Mira Robotics. When we think of automation, we tend to think of...

Tronsmart Element Force review: This small and inexpensive Bluetooth speaker produces high-quality sound

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With so many people wanting to share their tunes with friends and family wherever they happen to be, it’s no wonder that small, battery-powered,...

Organizing light bulbs

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Good lighting in our homes is essential. We need light to read books, work on projects, and perform basic household tasks. The brightness and...

Everything You Need to Do to Secure Your Raspberry Pi Home Automation Projects

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When you’re working with connected devices or home automation projects on the Raspberry Pi, it’s important to lock down your Raspberry Pi so it’s...

Best 5 Smart Water Leak Detectors to Avoid Flooding and Water Damage

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Despite of popular belief, a smart home is all about efficiency, reducing waste and preserving a more productive environment for you and your family....

Original USB plug wasn’t reversible because being cheap was more important

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The Universal Serial Bus standard came into being more than 20 years ago, ushering in the USB era, which has been defined...

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Struggling to Explain Internet Safety to Your Kids? Use This Free Resource

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Google Talking to children in clear, age-appropriate language about the dangers of the internet can be tricky. Fortunately, Google has a free (and pretty fantastic)...

Amarey A800 robot vacuum cleaner review: This budget robot vac delivers premium performance

Despite being nearly synonymous with iRobot’s Roomba, there are a plethora of makes and models of robot vacuums. Some, like Samusung’s Powerbot line, carry...

Spotify responds to Apple, calling it a ‘monopolist’

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The tit-for-tat war of words between Spotify and Apple continued today, with the former calling the latter a “monopolist,” and that its...