Smart Home

  • Vesternet Devices Now Working in Home Assistant

    While we usually recommend that most customers choose a hardware based Smart Home Hub we recognise that software based solutions are an important part of Home Automation system options. Home Assistant...

  • Hubitat C8 is Here

    Following the hugely popular C7, Hubitat have today launched C8.   Boasting Z-Wave 800 series and Zigbee 3.0 along with many other improvements. Stock is expected to sell out very...

  • Z-Wave Vs Matter

    Following on from our previous article, we'll discuss how Z-Wave and Matter will coexist in the future of Smart Homes.

  • Zigbee vs Matter

    In this article we'll discuss some of the promises that Matter aims to deliver to both existing smart home devices and future products in the smart home world.

  • Do Smart Home Devices Slow Down WiFi?

    There are compelling arguments for and against using WiFi for your Smart Home System and this article discusses them in detail, offering pros and cons as well as giving some...

  • The Cost Of Smart Home Automation in 2023

    Home Automation systems bring all manner of benefits to you and your family - security, safety, comfort, convenience, gas / electric / water efficiency, money saving on your energy bills...