Creating a smarter light switch
Smart light switches are cool, but you can make it even better if you add n+ gangs to it
ESP32 – getting started on Windows
All you need to know to start programming with ESP32
Google Home Mini – Black Friday Sale £34! – unboxing
Hello Google, Cortana, Alexa... I feel like I have so many friends!
NEST your old thermostat under $5
Nest-ing up your older thermostat under $5
Shelly TRV – WiFi valve that lasts years?
Shelly TRV brings 2 year battery life, WiFi and smart controls to both: consumer and DIY automation - check it out!
IKEA Trådfri – Home automation level: MEATBALLS
A critical look at IKEA home automation - Tradfri
NodeRED: Who’s home?
Keeping track of who is home!
The most inexpensive smart socket can measure power!
Sonoff iPlug is one of the cheapest ZigBee smart plugs with power measurement. I'm trying it out with eWeLink, Alexa, NodeRED and Home Assistant
The end of Tasmota? Sonoff SwitchMan M5 Matter
These are one of the least expensive Matter devices to automate your lights. Will Sonoff SwitchMan M5 Matter put an end to Tasmota?
How much does it cost to run a smart home?
It's pretty clear how much power a smart light draws when turned on, but have you ever wonder how much do you pay to have it connected 24/7?














