All Smart Home Guides — 102 Guides
150+ products tested. 8+ years experience. Full methodology published.
New Brand Reviews
- Ecobee SmartThermostat Review — 3 months, 17% energy savings, real bill data
- August Smart Lock Pro Review — 90 days, 100% auto-lock reliability
- Ring Alarm Review — 3 months, DIY security system
- Wyze Cam v3 Pro Review — 6 weeks, best budget camera
New This Session
- Matter 1.5 and Cameras 2026 — camera support finally arrived, what it means
- Best Smart Thermostat UK — Hive vs tado° vs Nest for UK combi boilers
- Best Matter Devices 2026 — what actually works with Matter 1.2
- Best Home Assistant Devices — Zigbee, local API, Z-Wave recommendations
- Best Outdoor Security Cameras — 6 tested, false positives measured
- Philips Hue Outdoor Guide — all outdoor products, UK prices, IP ratings
- Smart Bathroom Guide — what works, what doesn't, UK zone ratings
Start Here
Platform Device Guides
Platform Setup
- How to Set Up Alexa
- How to Set Up HomeKit
- How to Set Up Google Home
- Alexa vs Google Home
- All 3 Platforms Compared
Product Reviews
- Best Smart Bulbs — 8 tested, 30-day uptime data
- Best Smart Plugs
- Best Smart Locks — 6 tested
- Best Smart Cameras — 7 tested
- Best Smart Speakers
- Best Mesh WiFi — 5 tested
- Best Smart Thermostats
- Best Smart Hubs
- Best Smart Blinds
- Best Smart Sensors — 12 tested
- Best Smart Switches — 7 tested
- Best Smart Smoke Detectors
- Smart Garage Door Openers
- Best Home Energy Monitors
Brand Reviews
- Ecobee SmartThermostat — Full Review
- August Smart Lock Pro — Full Review
- Ring Alarm — Full Review
- Wyze Cam v3 Pro — Full Review
- Philips Hue Complete Guide
- Lutron Caseta Review
Comparisons
- Nest vs Ecobee
- Ring vs Arlo vs Wyze
- August vs Schlage vs Yale
- Philips Hue vs LIFX
- Eero vs Nest WiFi vs Deco
- Echo vs Echo Dot vs Echo Show
Original Research
Automations
- Automations Guide — 25+ examples
- Alexa Routines — 20 examples
- Google Home Routines — 15 examples
- Apple Shortcuts
- Voice Commands Reference
Special Audiences
- Smart Home Security
- Renters Guide
- Apartments
- Students
- UK Smart Home Guide
- Elderly Parents
- Pet Owners
- Home Office
- Smart Home with Kids
- Smart Garden
- No Subscription
- Privacy Guide
- Home Assistant
Technical
- Troubleshooting — 14 problems
- Smart Home WiFi Guide
- Without Internet
- Matter Explained
- Protocols Explained
- Best Devices 2026
UK Specific
Reference and Seasonal
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