What once seemed like science fiction is now a reality: we are building smart homes. However, the more smart devices we buy, the more apps are overloading our mobile phones and tablets – so much clutter! The latest solution is the smart home hub. These smart home hubs are quickly becoming the brains and hearts of our smart houses, removing digital clutter from our lives. What is a Smart Home Hub? Smart home hubs are systems that help you control multiple wireless devices in one spot. If you have smart home features like locks, security cameras, and garage door openers, a smart home hub will pu ..read more

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Sure Petcare Microchip feeder reviewIntuitive appPortion control Training mode for nervous petsLack of 3rd party integrations4.1Next level pet tech!How it works3rd part connectivityCostSetupReader Rating 0 Votes You might remember our review of Sure Petcares Smart Cat Flap? Well this is their latest product in their growing range of smart pet products. What does the Microchip Pet Feeder Connect do? This is the smartest pet feeder we have ever encountered. The feeder is completely closed, only opening for the designated pet. This is done by reading the microchip in your pet, if you pet ..read more

Stylish smart switchStylish glass finishAlexa, Google & SiriIFTTTNo hubDeep switchNeutral required 4.1Overall ScoreHow it works3rd part connectivityCostSetupReader Rating 0 Votes What does the Retrotouch IOTTY Smart Switch do? The switch replaces your existing switch and makes it smart by connecting to your home WiFi. It connects directly to your WiFi without the need for a hub or controller. Note: To install it you need a neutral wire in your switch. Once installed you can control the switch via the app (Androdi and iOS). The app is packed with features: Energy monitoring – to ..read more

Signify is rumoured to be expanding its Philips Hue range to include designer filament bulbs. As well as a smart plug that will be controllable from the Philips Hue app. The plug will be their first move into other products outside lighting.   The news comes from a leak via Dutch tech website iCulture. The funky bulbs will apparently be available in sizes: E27, ST19 and G93 with prices starting from £17.99. Based on the price we assume these will not be colour changing bulbs. The leak also stated the bulbs would support Bluetooth, an interesting move and expansion on the current ZigBee ..read more

In a very surprise move Google has today announced ending the works with Nest program. The program will be replaced with the Works with Google framework. This is because Nest is merging back into the Google brand and company, rather than being a separate spin off. The Works with Nest program was designed to allow tech to connect to Nest. As Google said: “All you need is a Nest Thermostat, Nest Protect or Nest Cam. Add another product, like a light bulb, and they’ll start to notice each other, learn from one another and help you out – all on their own” Google The new program will still ..read more

UNO: The first cross device type-C USB cable now fully funded on Kickstarter. We know what you are thinking… this is not the first type-C USB magnetic cable. What makes UNO different is it has adapters for Lightning, Micro USB and Type-C. All connected via powerful neodymium magnets that are strong enough to hold an iPad Air! Unlike existing magnetic charger cables, UNO claim the magnets have been positioned to allow easy connection. Even if the tip is flipped 180°. The cable supports QC4.0 and Apple fast charge allowing you to quickly charge your smart tech. As well as full USB 2.0 data ..read more

Tado Smart radiator Thermostat reviewRoom level heating controlSmart detection like open windowHumidity sensorAlexa, Google, HomeKitIFTTTCost per thermostat 4.8Very impressive!How it works3rd part connectivityCostSetupReader Rating 0 Votes Tado, the smart climate control company, has come along way in a short space of time. In this review, we are going to be looking at the latest model of their Smart Radiator thermostat and starter kit – v3+. What does the Tado’s Smart Radiator Thermostat do? Tado’s Smart radiator thermostats are different to most smart home thermostats, they do not wo ..read more

Sure Petcare release their exciting new innovation a smart microchip pet feeder! The smart pet feeder connects to their existing Smart petcare app via the already released hub. As part of their expansion into the smart space and joining the Smart Cat flap. (Read our review of their Smart Cat flap here) The pet feeder goes further than any pet feeder before, allowing total control over which animal can eat what food – automatically.  All done via the microchip inside your pet or RFID collar tag. The feeder closes over the feed only opening for the chosen pet, this also keeps the food fresh ..read more

Since Amazon bought Ring they have been rapidly expanding. One such expansion was the announcement of a Smart Lighting solution that fully integrated with Ring. This will be using their recent acquisition of LED light company Mr Beam. The Ring light range includes: Ring SpotlightRing FloodlightRing Pathlight Ring Steplight They require a hub, in the same way market leader Philips Hue does. All controlled from the Ring App and integrating with Alexa. The new smart lights were supposed to be shipping this month to USA customers who had pre-ordered. Today Ring sent an email to these ..read more